HR Assistant
We are currently recruiting on behalf of our client, a boutique London law firm, in their search for a HR Assistant. The HR Assistant will work as part of the Operations Team and report into the HR Director.
Hours of work: 9.30am to 5.30pm Monday - Friday
Salary: £26,000 - £28,000
Responsibilities:
- Work in strict confidentiality.
- Support the end-to-end employee lifecycle.
- Maintaining the HR database ensuring data integrity and accuracy of employee information.
- Pre & Onboarding / Off Boarding arrangements.
- Liaising with recruitment agencies.
- Drafting or updating job descriptions, vetting all candidates, including Right to Work and DBS checks and reference checks', first day letters, exit letters.
- Supporting the HR Director with employee queries.
- Collating and reporting on HR management information.
- Updating the current benefit plans with new changes; liaising with the providers.
- Daily HR administration ie: liaising with Reception and HoD to advise of daily absences.
- Provide diary management and adhoc support to the Cheif Finance and Operations Officer.
Requirements:
- Educated to at least A Level standard or equivalent, ideally with a degree in HR or CIPD qualification.
- Good understanding of HR processes.
- An excellent command of written and spoken English.
- Previous relevant experience of working within a Human Resources department, preferably legal or professional services.
- Well organised with the ability to prioritise work.
- Commitment to equal opportunities and inclusion.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and to deal with sensitive issues.
- Proficient (Intermediate level - minimum) in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
- Familiarity with Document Management Systems and HR databases.
As the firm operate a hybrid working policy with typically 3 days in the office.