Human Resources Assistant in Manchester

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Location: Hybrid – Manchester, Leeds, or Edinburgh

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Overview

Our client, an international law firm recognised for its collaborative culture and commitment to professional development, is seeking an HR Assistant – Early Careers to join its growing People Team. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual with strong administrative and organisational skills to play a key role in supporting early careers recruitment, trainee development, and engagement activities. The role sits within a dynamic, supportive team that works closely with stakeholders across the business to attract, nurture, and retain top legal talent.

Responsibilities

• Support the coordination and delivery of early careers recruitment campaigns, including university events, placement schemes, open days, and assessment centres.
• Assist with marketing and attraction initiatives, ensuring strong candidate engagement across multiple channels.
• Manage candidate communications, responding promptly to enquiries and maintaining accurate records in applicant tracking systems.
• Support trainee development by coordinating seat rotations, training sessions, inductions, and secondments.
• Maintain trainee records and monitor performance review documentation, ensuring accurate and timely updates.
• Assist with qualification processes, liaising with internal stakeholders and trainees to ensure smooth progression.
• Manage administrative tasks such as maintaining inboxes, processing invoices, and tracking budgets.
• Collaborate with the wider HR team on cross-functional initiatives and continuous improvement projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 months’ experience in an administrative or support role, ideally within professional services or a similar fast‑paced environment.
• Strong organisational and time management skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in all work.
• Professional and approachable manner, able to build positive relationships with candidates, colleagues, and external partners.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and confident using databases or applicant tracking systems.
• Experience supporting recruitment or HR processes, particularly early careers or graduate schemes.
• An interest in talent development, diversity initiatives, and employee engagement.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Hybrid working across UK office locations.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth within a highly respected international law firm.
• Access to a wide range of wellbeing, inclusion, and learning initiatives.
• Supportive team culture that values collaboration, growth, and work‑life balance.