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My client is looking to recruit an experienced HR Assistant to support the Head of HR and HR Advisor. The hours are 9.30am-5.30pm offering hybrid working.
The RoleThe successful candidate will be the first point of contact for all generalist HR issues within the firm.Key Responsibilities
- Responsible for the weekly float team allocation for secretarial cover
- Updating and maintaining the HR Information System data (ADP), including producing reports and statistics
- Responsible for updating holiday and absence records for all employees
- Assisting with administration of the Benefits platform
- Assisting with admin associated with joiners and leavers
- Drafting offer letters and contracts
- Taking up new starter DBS checks
- Assisting with organising appraisals and general admin associated with this
- Assisting with HR projects
- Compiling and maintaining electronic employee records, including holiday and sickness
- Supporting internal and external inquiries and requests related to the HR department
- Entering employee data into computer database
- Preparing monthly reports for Recruitment, Payroll and HR contributions to Management Board meetings
- Taking up and responding to employee reference requests
- Dealing with various HR queries throughout the firm.
Key Skills
- Knowledge of relevant HR policies and procedures
- Excellent administration and organisational skills
- Excellent listening skills
- The ability to communicate with people at all levels
- Research and analysis skills.
The Individual
- Must be a team player
- Excellent Excel and Word experience
- Accuracy and attention to detail a priority
- Ability to prioritise work efficiently and meet strict deadlines
- A minimum of two years’ experience working in HR capacity (ideally within a professional service environment)
- A good understanding of employment law
- CIPD qualification not essential
- Previous law firm experience desirable
