Human Resources Assistant

Ryder Reid Legal; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious international law firm is seeking an HR Assistant to support various HR functions and employee relations processes. The role involves coordinating recruitment, onboarding new staff, and maintaining HR records. Ideal candidates will have law firm experience and strong organizational skills, with a competitive salary offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Varied role in a prestigious firm

Qualifications

• Experience in HR administrative or HR Assistant role within a law firm.
• Ability to multi-task and work in a shifting priorities environment.
• Excellent communication skills with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate recruitment process for new hires.
• Onboard new staff and prepare offer documentation.
• Maintain local HR files and records.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

IT literacy

Education

CIPD qualification (or working towards it)

Job description

Job Title: HR Assistant

Location: City of London

Role: Full-time permanent role

Working Arrangement: Hybrid Working (4 days in the office)

Salary: up to£35,000 per annum

Requirements: Law firm Experience is essential

The firm

Our client is a leading international law firm recognized for its forward-thinking approach, top-tier talent, and unwavering commitment to client success. Their culture is built on teamwork, mutual respect, and a shared drive for excellence. They’re consistently ranked among North America’s most innovative firms.

The role

In your new role as a HR Assistant, you will be providing support across multiple HR functions and ER processes as part of a small locally based team. You will be working closely with the Senior HR Specialist, Director of Administration and Director of Recruiting. This is a hands-on and varied role, your key responsibilities will include:

• Coordination of recruitment process for new hires.
• Onboarding new staff, including preparation of all offer documentation.
• Coordinate the firms eLearning training process and support the coordination of any in-person training requirements.
• Maintenance of the local HR files and records.
• Ad hoc support with payroll and benefits administration.
• Performing other HR and office related duties as needed.

What do you need?

To be successful in this role you will need:

• Experience working in an HR administrative or HR Assistant role within a law firm.
• Excellent organizational skills, ability to multi-task, and work in an environment with shifting priorities.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships with all stakeholders.
• IT literate, able to comfortably pick up new systems
• CIPD qualification (or working towards it) is preferred

What do you get in return?

In return, you will receive a competitive salary and the opportunity to work in a varied role at a prestigious international law firm.

Application Process: For further information and to apply, please submit your resume. Due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to respond to all inquiries. If you have not received a response within 72 hours, please assume you have not been shortlisted.

We look forward to receiving your application!

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 our latest vacancies. https://uk.linkedin.com/company/ryder-reid-legal