The Role
We are delighted to be supporting a leading law firm in Newcastle city Centre with their search for a HR Assistant. The role will be supporting the HR Manager with the following duties:
- Creation of employee documents, including contract amendments letters for promotions, salary increases, changes to terms and conditions and termination paperwork
- Supporting internal and external enquiries and requests that are directed towards the Human Resources department
- Assisting with implementing and updating Human Resources policies and processes
- Assisting with the day-to-day operations and supporting with the daily administration of the HR function and duties
- Assisting with employee recruitment, including preparing job descriptions, posting adverts, initial CV sifting, arranging interviews and the initiation and tracking of various background checks
- Assisting new hires with paperwork and supporting when required in new employee onboarding
- Maintenance of electronic employee files and records, attendance records and performance review documentation
- Preparation of documents for audits to ensure that the organisation complies with all relevant legislation and requirements
- Updating the HR section of the company Intranet to ensure that all information stored is up to date and relevant
Skills and Attributes
Skills/Attributes:
- Customer service focused
- Strong organisational skills
- Ability to manage and prioritise time
- Team player who can also work independently and under their own initiative
- Excellent IT skills including excel, outlook and word.
- A desire for continuing professional development and to keep up to date with the latest legislation changes and HR best practices to improve workplace efficiency.
- The ability to maintain confidentiality
- Previous experience in an HR administration role is desired with a working knowledge of HR functions and best practices
- Working knowledge of employment law and Human Resources responsibilities
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Experience of working with various stakeholders
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail
Next Steps
Please contact for further details.