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HR Assistant
Please note: this is a part time, 6 month fixed term contract position (with the view to extend). All applicants must be available to work 3 days a week.
We are currently recruiting on behalf of our client, a reputable international law firm, in their search for a HR Assistant.
This is a newly created role supporting the Office & HR Manager with onboarding, recruitment, data entry on HRIS, research and draft policies etc.
Responsibilities:
- Work in strict confidentiality.
- Support the end-to-end employee lifecycle.
- Maintaining the HR database ensuring data integrity and accuracy of employee information.
- Pre & Onboarding / Off Boarding arrangements.
- Liaising with recruitment agencies.
- Drafting or updating job descriptions, vetting all candidates, including Right to Work and DBS checks and reference checks’, first day letters, exit letters.
- Supporting the HR Director with employee queries.
- Collating and reporting on HR management information.
- Updating the current benefit plans with new changes; liaising with the providers.
- Daily HR administration ie: liaising with Reception and HoD to advise of daily absences.
Requirements:
- Educated to at least A Level standard or equivalent.
- A degree in HR/law or similar is desirable.
- An excellent command of written and spoken English.
- Well organised with the ability to prioritise work.
- Commitment to equal opportunities and inclusion.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and to deal with sensitive issues.
- Proficient (Intermediate level - minimum) in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
- Familiarity with Document Management Systems and HR databases.
The successful candidate will be required to attend the London office 2 days a week, giving the flexibility to WFH 1 day a week.
