Job Description
HR Assistant (12 Month FTC)
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An exciting opportunity for a proactive and experienced HR Assistant to join an elite US law firm in the heart of the City on an initial 12-month fixed-term contract. Supporting the Director of Administration & HR, you'll play a key role across the full employee lifecycle, gaining exposure to all aspects of the London HR function.
What’s On Offer:
12-month fixed-term contract
Generous benefits
Hybrid working
City of London
HR Assistant – What You’ll Be Doing:
- Coordinate the recruitment process for London Business Services staff, including interviews, agency liaison and HR interviews
Manage the end-to-end onboarding process, preparing contracts, new starter documentation, pre-employment screening and induction programmes
Deliver HR and Firm policy inductions and coordinate probation reviews
Draft HR correspondence, including contract variations, probation and flexible working letters
Support the Director HR with employee relations matters, including absence management, disciplinary, grievance, capability and organisational change
Update job descriptions and maintain accurate HR documentation, policies and templates
Administer the HR budget, process invoices and track expenditure
Monitor absence records and ensure return-to-work procedures are completed
Coordinate the offboarding process, including leaver documentation, exit interviews and final arrangements
Provide day-to-day HR support to employees through meetings and general HR guidance
Manage HR diaries, xehkeey key deadlines and payroll changes, liaising with the payroll team as required
HR Assistant – What We’re Looking For:
- A minimum of 3 years of HR experience gained within a law firm is essential
US law firm experience is preferable
Proficiency in MS Office (specifically Word, Excel). Knowledge of iManage, Chrome River and ADP are advantageous)
Experience and knowledge of HRIS systems
Good working knowledge of Right to Work verification processes and UK employment eligibility requirements
