My client, a leading law firm specialising in technology and IT, is looking to hire a HR Assistant into their wider People team on a permanent basis.
This is an outstanding opportunity for a proactive and detail-oriented HR professional to join a highly regarded international law firm. Working within a collaborative and supportive HR function, you will play a key role in delivering an exceptional employee experience across the full employee lifecycle.
The successful candidate will support a busy HR team, providing high-quality administrative and operational support across onboarding, employee administration, HR systems, payroll processes, and leaver management. This role would suit an individual with previous HR administration experience who is looking to develop their career within a professional services environment
.
As HR Assistant, you will be responsible for ensuring HR processes are delivered accurately, efficiently, and with the highest levels of confidentiality. Acting as a key point of contact for employees and stakeholders, you will support a range of HR activities while building strong working relationships across the busines
s.This is a varied role offering broad exposure to generalist HR, providing an excellent platform for someone looking to grow their career within a respected and forward-thinking organisatio
n.
Key Responsibiliti
- es:
Coordinate all pre-employment screening activities, including references, background checks, and occupational health requireme - nts.Monitor and chase outstanding documentation to ensure a smooth onboarding proc
- ess.Organise and coordinate new joiner induction program
- mes.Act as a first point of contact for new employees before and during their onboarding experie
- nce.Arrange regular new joiner check-ins to support integration into the busin
- ess.Support probation review processes, ensuring documentation and timelines are managed effectiv
- ely.Prepare employment-related correspondence, including contractual changes and employee lett
- ers.Assist with payroll administration activities and employee data upda
- tes.Support annual performance review, salary review, and reward proces
- ses.Respond to day-to-day HR enquiries and escalate more complex matters where appropri
- ate.Maintain employee records within the HR system, ensuring data accuracy and complia
- nce.Produce reports and HR analytics to support decision-making and business requireme
- nts.Work closely with HR systems specialists to support system updates and process improveme
- nts.Ensure electronic personnel files are maintained accurately and confidentia
- lly.Provide end-to-end administration for employee departures, ensuring processes are completed efficiently and accurat
- ely.Coordinate exit interviews and associated documentat
- ion.Support the wider HR team with employee lifecycle activities and project work as requi
red.
The ideal candidate will be a highly organised and professional HR Administrator or HR Assistant with a passion for delivering exceptional ser
vice.
You will
- have:Previous experience within an HR Administration or HR Assistant
- role.Strong administrative and organisational s
- kills.Excellent attention to detail and acc
- uracy.Experience managing confidential information with discretion and profession
- alism.Strong written communication skills and confidence drafting correspon
- dence.Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Power
- Point.Experience using HR systems, databases, or document management sy
- stems.The ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced enviro
- nment.A proactive and solutions-focused app
- roach.Professional, personable, and approac
- hable.Strong communicator with the ability to build relationships at all l
- evels.Team-oriented with a collaborative working
- style.Highly organised and able to prioritise effect
- ively.Client-focused with a commitment to delivering excellent se
- rvice.Flexible, resilient, and keen to
learn.
Why
- apply?The opportunity to join a leading international law firm operating at the forefront of the technology and innovation
- sector.A supportive and collaborative HR team with excellent career development opportu
- nities.Broad exposure across the employee lifecycle and generalist HR acti
- vities.Hybrid working arrang
- ements.Competitive salary and benefits p
- ackage.A fantastic opportunity to develop a long-term career within HR in a professional services envir
onment.
If you're an ambitious HR professional looking to take the next step in your career within a dynamic and innovative law firm, we'd love to hear f