At a Glance
- Tasks: Support the HR team with administration and project work, ensuring a seamless service.
- Company: Join an ambitious international law firm committed to positive partnerships.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, recognition for performance, and flexible working arrangements.
- Other info: Opportunities for career growth and development in a diverse workplace.
- Why this job: Gain early responsibility and make a real impact in a dynamic HR environment.
- Qualifications: Strong administration skills and a proactive attitude are essential.
The predicted salary is between 25650 - 31350 £ per year.
What we will offer
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We will offer you a place where you can be yourself and where there are no limits on what you can achieve. With us, you can take ownership of your career and have honest conversations throughout. You would join an ambitious firm with a clear strategy for profitable growth where you can get early responsibility. Here you can expect a competitive and fair reward as well as recognition based on all round performance. This forms part of our internal promise to you, The Deal, between the firm and its employees.
A note to recruitment agencies: this position is not open to agency support. Any submissions made without prior approval from our Talent Acquisition team will not be recognised as valid introductions, and no agency fee will be paid. We also reserve the right to contact such candidates directly.
Team Structure
- Implementing our people and talent strategy in line with business objectives
- Recruitment of all partners and employees, including graduate 'trainee' recruitment
- Talent and career management
- Reward strategy and salary review
- Supporting the appraisal and performance management process
- Employment and personnel administration, including payroll and benefits
- Policy and procedures setting and the practical application of these across the business
Main Responsibilities
- Changes to terms and conditions (flexible working, extension of fixed term contracts)
- Maternity and other family friendly leave
- Immigration
- Intra-company and client secondments
- Absence monitoring and reporting
- Employee relations (e.g. grievances, disciplinaries etc.)
- End of year summary and salary review administration
- Accurately inputting and maintaining all HR data in the HR Information System
- Ad-hoc support on cyclical HR projects
- Creating spreadsheets and using Excel formulas to manipulate data
- Managing the HR inbox by responding to queries and escalating where necessary
- Process pre-employment background security screening
- Coordinating induction programmes for all levels of employees
- Drafting offer paperwork and contracts as and when needed
- Joiner administration and managing the on-boarding and off-boarding process
- Supporting probation review processes
- Scheduling exit interviews
- Being the first person of contact for new joiners
- Producing timely and accurate information to the Payroll and Benefits team
- Regular liaison with the Payroll and Benefits team in relation to joiners, leavers and other ad-hoc changes
- Efficient and accurate use of the HR and payroll system changes
- Escalating payroll and benefits queries to the reward team
- Proactive and accurate use of HR Information System to log and report on all headcount, absence, holiday, diversity information and other employee data
- Production of regular and ad-hoc reports
- Documenting and proactively maintaining records of HR processes and procedures
- Drafting changes to terms and conditions and updating policies with the support of the HR Advisers and HR Managers
- Proactively suggest, promote and implement improvements on processes, templates and guidance
- Updating the HR pages of the firm's intranet
- Keeping up to date with regulations and practices
- Participating in the firm and department projects to support strategy
Attributes/Skills Required
- Relevant experience in a similar role, strong administration and/or assistant experience preferable
- Analytical with the ability to interpret management information and data
- Accuracy and a strong eye for detail are essential
- Able to handle sensitive situations and information confidentially and discreetly
- Partnership experience is not essential but experience working in professional services environment would be an advantage
- Excellent organisational skills; planning and prioritisation; time management of self and others and the ability to manage high volume of work
- Experience of an HR Information System/database, such as Workday
- Excellent verbal/written communication skills
- Strong IT skills, mainly Excel, Word and PowerPoint
- Commercial understanding and approach
- Awareness and understanding of core Employee Legislation and policies
- Willingness to take on new challenges
- Demonstrates a willingness to adopt and use AI-powered tools to improve efficiency, accuracy, and service delivery within HR processes.
- Pro-active and self-starter
- Can-do, client focus and positive attitude
- Can think quickly and on their feet
- Adaptable and amendable to changing deadlines and demands from multiple work streams
- Proactive with strong prioritisation skills
- Empathetic and people-centric in approach
- Ability to work as a part of a team
- Approachable and able to build rapport quickly with stakeholders at all levels
- Resilient with the ability to deal effectively with set-backs and challenging situations
- Motivated by and interested in people and the HR agenda
- Credible and professional
- Ability to effectively and professionally communicate with all levels of Stephenson Harwood partners, staff and management – quickly builds credibility
- Eager to learn and develop within the role
- Ability to manage multiple and competing demands
- Open to change and able to contribute new ideas
- Commercial approach to increase efficiency
About the Firm
Stephenson Harwood is an international law firm, and we're committed to creating 'positive partnerships' with our clients. We represent listed and private companies, institutions and individuals, building lasting relationships to help them succeed in a complex and ever-changing world.
Our focus is on five core sectors: Energy Transition, Life Sciences and Healthcare, Private Capital and Funds, Technology, and Transportation and Trade.
With more than 1,500 people, including 250+ partners, across eleven offices in Europe, the Middle East and Asia, we combine deep legal capabilities and broad commercial expertise. We have also forged close ties with high quality law firms around the world, blending local knowledge with global savvy for clients in over 100 countries.
We understand the power of diversity in delivering that high calibre advice to our clients. We want to attract diverse talent and we particularly encourage applications from underrepresented demographics.
- 220+ PARTNERS
- 11 OFFICES
- 45+ LANGUAGES SPOKEN BY OUR PEOPLE
Offices in Al Khobar, Athens, Dubai, Hong Kong, London, Madrid, Paris, Riyadh, Seoul, Shanghai, Singapore and associated office in Guangzhou
Our brand strengths:
GO FAR, GO TOGETHER
EXPERTS IN MORE THAN LAW
CAN DO PERSONALITIES
ALWAYS READY
HR Assistant (no agencies) in London employer: Stephenson Harwood LLP
At Stephenson Harwood, we pride ourselves on fostering a vibrant and inclusive work culture where every employee can thrive and take ownership of their career. As an HR Assistant, you will be part of a dynamic team that values your contributions and offers ample opportunities for professional growth, all while enjoying the flexibility of hybrid working arrangements in our London office. With a commitment to recognising performance and promoting diversity, we ensure that you have the support and resources needed to excel in your role and make a meaningful impact within the firm.
