We are seeking a driven and ambitious HR/People Assistant at a prestigious London law firm, you will play a crucial role in supporting the HR team and ensuring smooth day-to-day HR operations. The role involves a broad spectrum of administrative duties, including managing employee records, assisting with recruitment, onboarding, and maintaining compliance with employment laws. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly organised and proactive individual to contribute to a dynamic legal environment, ensuring a smooth experience for both the HR team and employees.
Key Responsibilities:
- Employee Records: Maintain and update accurate employee records, ensuring compliance with GDPR and other relevant regulations.
- Recruitment Support: Assist with the recruitment process, including posting job adverts, coordinating interviews, and liaising with candidates.
- Onboarding and Offboarding: Coordinate the onboarding process for new hires, including preparation of contracts, induction schedules, and welcome packs. Ensure smooth offboarding procedures for leavers.
- HR Systems: Maintain and update the HR information system (HRIS) with accurate employee data, absence records, and performance reviews.
- Payroll and Benefits: Support the payroll process by ensuring accurate and timely submission of data to the payroll team. Assist with the administration of employee benefits, including pensions, private healthcare, and other perks.
- Employee Queries: Be the first point of contact for HR-related queries, providing timely and professional support to staff.
- Policy and Compliance: Ensure that HR policies and procedures are up to date and in line with current legislation. Assist with audits and ensure compliance with employment law.
- Training and Development: Coordinate training programs, track attendance, and support the development initiatives of the firm.
- HR Reporting: Prepare regular and ad hoc reports on HR metrics such as absence, turnover, and recruitment statistics for management review.
- Event Coordination: Help plan and organise employee engagement events, such as team-building activities, seminars, and social events.
Requirements:
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Experience: At least 1.5 years of experience in an HR administrative role, preferably within a professional services or legal environment.
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Education: CIPD Level 3 qualification (or working towards) is desirable.
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Technical Skills: Proficiency in HR software (such as Workday or SAP) and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).
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Knowledge: Understanding of UK employment law, GDPR, and HR best practices.
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Skills:
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Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
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Ability to prioritise tasks and work under pressure.
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Discreet, trustworthy, and able to handle sensitive information confidentially.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunity for career progression and professional development.
- Flexible working arrangements.
- Access to ongoing training and development programs.
This is an ideal role for an ambitious HR professional looking to gain exposure in a fast-paced, prestigious legal environment.
If you are interested in applying for this position, please submit your cv and one of our consultants will give you a call.