HR/Operations Executive in City of London

Farani Taylor Solicitors is an award-winning full-service law firm committed to providing exceptional legal services with professionalism, integrity and outstanding client care.

We are looking for a highly organised, professional and proactive HR and Operations Executive to join our team. This is a varied role combining day-to-day HR responsibilities with operational and administrative support, including direct support to the Managing Director.

The successful candidate must be highly organised, discreet and confident working in a fast-paced professional environment where priorities can change quickly.

Human Resources Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end recruitment process, including job postings, candidate screening, interview coordination and onboarding.
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee records and HR databases.
• Coordinate employee onboarding, inductions and offboarding.
• Assist with payroll preparation, attendance tracking, annual leave and benefits administration.
• Support performance management and employee development processes.
• Respond professionally to employee queries and provide guidance on HR policies and procedures.
• Support compliance with UK employment law, internal policies and employment regulations.
• Coordinate employee engagement activities, training programmes and wellbeing initiatives.
• Support the Office Manager/HR Manager with HR-related responsibilities and tasks assigned by the Managing Director.

Operations and Executive Support Responsibilities

• Manage diaries, appointments and meeting schedules as required.
• Handle calls and messages when the Managing Director is unavailable.
• Manage and respond to emails professionally and promptly.
• Prepare for client and business meetings, including meeting rooms, refreshments and other requirements.
• Attend meetings and accurately prepare minutes and action points.
• Coordinate travel arrangements, including flights and accommodation when required.
• Carry out reasonable business-related errands when required.
• Coordinate day-to-day administrative and operational activities across departments.
• Monitor office supplies, equipment and facilities requirements.
• Support the development and implementation of operational procedures to improve efficiency.
• Assist with vendor management, procurement and contract administration.
• Prepare operational reports and maintain accurate business records.
• Support budgeting, expense tracking and cost-control activities.
• Support compliance with health and safety and workplace requirements.
• Work collaboratively with teams across the firm to support business objectives and projects.

Candidate Requirements

• Previous experience in an HR, operations, office management or similar professional role.
• Good understanding of HR processes, including recruitment, onboarding, employee records and general HR administration.
• Understanding of UK employment practices and HR compliance.
• Strong organisational and diary management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High level of professionalism, discretion and confidentiality.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritise and manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
• Confident using Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with colleagues.
• Comfortable supporting senior management and handling confidential or sensitive information.

Desirable

• Previous experience within a law firm or professional services environment.
• Experience supporting senior management, directors or executives.
• Experience with HR systems, payroll administration or employee databases.
• Experience coordinating recruitment processes from vacancy through to onboarding.

What We Are Looking For

• Proactive and takes ownership of responsibilities.
• Highly organised and dependable.
• Professional and confident when dealing with employees, candidates, clients and senior management.
• Able to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Calm under pressure and able to adapt when priorities change.
• Practical and willing to support both HR and wider operational requirements.
• Solutions-focused with a strong work ethic.

This is a full-time, on-site position.

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