HR Assistant (12 Month FTC)

HR Assistant

An exciting opportunity for a proactive and experienced HR Assistant to join an elite US law firm in the heart of the City on an initial 12-month fixed-term contract. Supporting the Director of HR, you'll play a key role across the full employee lifecycle, gaining exposure to all aspects of the London HR function.

What’s On Offer:

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• Competitive salary
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• 12-month fixed-term contract
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• Generous benefits and in-office perks
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• Hybrid working
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• City of London
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HR Assistant – What You’ll Be Doing:

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• Coordinate the recruitment process for London Business Services staff, including interviews, agency liaison and HR interviews
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• Manage the end-to-end onboarding process, preparing contracts, new starter documentation, pre-employment screening and induction programmes
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• Deliver HR and Firm policy inductions and coordinate probation reviews
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• Draft HR correspondence, including contract variations, probation and flexible working letters
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• Support the Director HR with employee relations matters, including absence management, disciplinary, grievance, capability and organisational change
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• Update job descriptions and maintain accurate HR documentation, policies and templates
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• Administer the HR budget, process invoices and track expenditure
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• Monitor absence records and ensure return-to-work procedures are completed
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• Coordinate the offboarding process, including leaver documentation, exit interviews and final arrangements
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• Provide day-to-day HR support to employees through meetings and general HR guidance
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• Manage HR diaries, key deadlines and payroll changes, liaising with the payroll team as required
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HR Assistant – What We’re Looking For:

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• A minimum of 3 years of HR experience gained within a law firm is essential
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• US law firm experience is preferable
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• Proficiency in MS Office (specifically Word, Excel). Knowledge of iManage, Chrome River and ADP are advantageous)
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• Experience and knowledge of HRIS systems
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• Good working knowledge of Right to Work verification processes and UK employment eligibility requirements
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