HR Assistant (12 Month FTC)

HR Assistant (12 Month FTC)

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 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:

• Competitive salary
• 12-month fixed-term contract
• Generous benefits and in-office perks
• 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, key deadlines, and payroll changes, liaising with the payroll team as required