HR Assistant

Ryder Reid Legal Limited; London; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious US law firm in London is seeking a HR Assistant to provide high-quality support to the HR team. Key responsibilities include managing employee records, onboarding, and ensuring compliance with internal policies. Candidates should have experience in HR or office administration, excellent interpersonal skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. This full-time role offers a competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in HR, recruitment, or office administration.
• Ability to interact effectively with clients and stakeholders.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate employee records in Workday.
• Manage the end-to-end onboarding and offboarding processes.
• Record and track employee sickness absences.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title: HR Assistant

Location: City of London

Role: Full-time permanent role

Working Arrangement: Hybrid Working (3 days in office)

Salary: up to £32,000 per annum

The firm

Our client is a leading international law firm, renowned for its pioneering role in globalizing the legal profession since its founding. With over 1,200 lawyers across 16 offices worldwide, the firm operates as a single, integrated global partnership, delivering seamless legal services across borders.

The firm is recognized for its excellence in handling complex legal and business challenges, particularly in areas such as corporate law, litigation, antitrust, sovereign debt restructuring, and mergers and acquisitions. Notable clients include multinational corporations, financial institutions, sovereign governments, and public sector entities.

The role

In your new role as a HR Assistant you will be providing high quality administrative support to a busy Human Resources team in London. Your key responsibilities will include:

Maintain accurate employee records in Workday.Manage the end-to-end onboarding and offboarding processes to ensure a smooth and professional employee experience.Prepare and issue employment, tenancy and other types of references as required.Record and track employee sickness absences accurately and in a timely manner.Ensure compliance with GDPR and internal policies.Assist with benefits administration, including supporting employee enrolments, processing changes, handling queries, and coordinating with external benefits providers.

What do you need?

In order to be successful in this role you will need:

Previous experience in an HR, recruitment, or office administration environment.Strong interpersonal skills; ability to interact effectively with internal and external clients and stakeholders.Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.Competent on all Microsoft Office applications.

What do you get in return?

In return, you will receive a competitive salary with excellent benefits and the opportunity to work at a prestigious US 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!