Human Resources Assistant

My client, a leading law firm specialising in technology and IT, is looking to hire a HR Assistant into their wider People team on a permanent basis.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a proactive and detail-oriented HR professional to join a highly regarded international law firm. Working within a collaborative and supportive HR function, you will play a key role in delivering an exceptional employee experience across the full employee lifecycle.

The successful candidate will support a busy HR team, providing high-quality administrative and operational support across onboarding, employee administration, HR systems, payroll processes, and leaver management. This role would suit an individual with previous HR administration experience who is looking to develop their career within a professional services environment.

As HR Assistant, you will be responsible for ensuring HR processes are delivered accurately, efficiently, and with the highest levels of confidentiality. Acting as a key point of contact for employees and stakeholders, you will support a range of HR activities while building strong working relationships across the business. This is a varied role offering broad exposure to generalist HR, providing an excellent platform for someone looking to grow their career within a respected and forward-thinking organisation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate all pre-employment screening activities, including references, background checks, and occupational health requirements.
• Monitor and chase outstanding documentation to ensure a smooth onboarding process.
• Organise and coordinate new joiner induction programmes.
• Act as a first point of contact for new employees before and during their onboarding experience.
• Arrange regular new joiner check-ins to support integration into the business.
• Support probation review processes, ensuring documentation and timelines are managed effectively.
• Prepare employment-related correspondence, including contractual changes and employee letters.
• Assist with payroll administration activities and employee data updates.
• Support annual performance review, salary review, and reward processes.
• Respond to day-to-day HR enquiries and escalate more complex matters where appropriate.
• Maintain employee records within the HR system, ensuring data accuracy and compliance.
• Produce reports and HR analytics to support decision-making and business requirements.
• Work closely with HR systems specialists to support system updates and process improvements.
• Ensure electronic personnel files are maintained accurately and confidentially.
• Provide end-to-end administration for employee departures, ensuring processes are completed efficiently and accurately.
• Coordinate exit interviews and associated documentation.
• Support the wider HR team with employee lifecycle activities and project work as required.