Administration and HR Assistant

Ryder Reid; City Of London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A global law firm in London is seeking an Admin & HR Assistant to manage various administrative and HR functions. The ideal candidate will have 2-5 years of relevant experience and be keen to grow within a supportive team. This full-time position offers a salary of £35k-£40k, and requires excellent communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of continuous administration experience in a law firm.
• Eager to learn and take on new responsibilities.
• Process-driven with strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Responding to emails and actioning requests.
• Data entry and report creation.
• Tracking absences and processing leavers.

Skills

Continuous administration experience in a law firm

Exposure to HR tasks

Strong attention to detail

Excellent communicator

Confident user of Microsoft Office

Job description

Admin & HR Assistant | Global Law Firm | City of London | Full-Time Office-Based

Are you a proactive individual with a hands-on attitude and a passion for professional growth? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy being part of a collaborative team where no two days are the same?

Ryder Reid is delighted to be recruiting for an Admin and HR Assistant on behalf of one of our esteemed global law firm clients. This is a fantastic opportunity to work across both administrative and HR functions, with plenty of scope for development and progression.

Why this role could be your next career step:

• Monday to Friday, 09:30-17:30, fully office-based
• Beautiful offices in the heart of the City of London
• Competitive salary £35k-£40k depending on experience
• Close knit, supportive team, and excellent management

What you'll be handling day-to-day:

• Responding to emails and actioning requests
• Data entry and report creation
• Tracking absences, processing leavers, preparing for new starters, updating status change forms
• Organising gift orders and sending reminders
• Drafting letters and professional correspondence
• Track deadlines and process right to work
• Filing and general administrative duties

Who we're looking for:

• 2-5 years of continuous administration experience in a law firm with demonstrable exposure to HR tasks. Candidates from professional services may be considered also.
• Eager to learn and take on new responsibilities
• Process-driven with strong attention to detail
• Excellent communicator with a personable approach
• Able to build rapport across teams and departments
• Organised, efficient, and capable of multitasking
• Confident user of Microsoft Office and internal systems

If you're ready to bring energy, initiative, and professionalism to a globally respected law firm, we'd love to hear from you.

Due to the high volume of applications, we are not able to respond to all enquiries. If you have not received a response within 72 hours, please assume you have not been shortlisted at this stage, however thank you for taking the time to apply.

Ryder Reid Legal is a recruitment specialist. For almost thirty years we've been connecting legal talent with many of the leading law firms in London and internationally. Follow our LinkedIn page for the latest vacancies.

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