At a Glance
- Tasks: Support HR processes, manage recruitment, and handle employee lifecycle activities.
- Company: Established law firm with a commitment to diversity and professional growth.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, generous leave, medical benefits, and pension scheme.
- Other info: Flexible, supportive workplace with opportunities for career advancement.
- Why this job: Gain valuable HR experience in a dynamic environment while making a real impact.
- Qualifications: CIPD Level 3 or working towards it, with HR experience preferred.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
Are you a proactive and detail-oriented HR Assistant/HR Coordinator looking to take the next step in your career? A well-established law firm is seeking an HR professional to join its team on a fixed-term maternity cover basis. This role provides a fantastic opportunity to gain broader exposure within HR, offering greater scope and responsibility while working closely with the HR Manager.
About the Role
This is a fast-paced and varied role, ideal for an experienced HR Administrator/Assistant eager to progress in a professional services environment. You will play a key part in delivering effective HR support across recruitment, employee lifecycle processes, compliance, payroll, and engagement initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- HR Administration – Drafting contracts and employment documents, maintaining HR records, and managing HR inbox queries.
- Recruitment Support – Coordinating recruitment processes, liaising with agencies, and supporting graduate recruitment schemes.
- Employee Lifecycle Management – Handling onboarding, performance reviews, promotions, training requests, and offboarding processes.
- Employee Relations – Acting as a first point of contact for HR queries, supporting engagement initiatives, and assisting with employee relations cases.
- Payroll & Benefits Administration – Providing payroll data, managing benefits, and handling employee queries.
- Compliance & Policy Support – Ensuring HR policies align with legal and industry best practices, supporting compliance audits.
About You
- CIPD Level 3 qualification (or working towards it).
- Previous experience in an HR Assistant or Administrator role within a legal or professional services firm is preferred.
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage conflicting priorities.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills to handle sensitive matters professionally.
- High attention to detail and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).
- A positive, flexible, and self-motivated attitude.
What’s on Offer?
- Competitive salary (dependent on experience).
- 22 days annual leave + bank holidays + additional Christmas closure (pro-rata).
- Medical benefits scheme & Employee Assistance Programme.
- Death in service & income protection.
- Workplace pension scheme with enhanced salary sacrifice options.
- Firm sick pay policy.
- Additional holiday entitlement for long service.
This firm is an equal opportunities employer and values diversity. Applications are welcomed from all backgrounds and communities.
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