HR Assistant (Apprentice)

Ryder Reid Legal Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Ryder Reid Legal Ltd in London seeks an HR Assistant (Apprentice) for a 24-month contract, office-based. This entry-level role provides exposure to human resources across the full employee lifecycle.

You will support onboarding, background checks, HR records, and benefits administration while pursuing a Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship. A strong eye for detail and good IT skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Genuine interest in developing a career in HR.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to handle confidential information.
• Proficient IT skills with MS Word/Excel/Outlook/PowerPoint.
• Five GCSEs including Maths and English at grade C/4 or above, plus A-Levels or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Support onboarding/offboarding, inductions, and exit administration.
• Coordinate background checks and right-to-work verification.
• Monitor HR inbox and respond to routine queries.
• Maintain HR systems (e.g., ADP) and assist with data quality checks and reporting.
• Assist with benefits administration (pension, private medical insurance, life assurance, season ticket loans).
• Assist with recruitment administration, including interview scheduling and candidate communications.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Professional approach

Education

GCSEs + A-Levels

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Title: HR Assistant (Apprentice)

Location: London

Role: 24-month contract

Working Arrangement: Office Based

Salary: Flexible

The firm

Our client is a prestigious US-headquartered international law firm with a prominent and growing presence in London. The firm is renowned for advising many of the world's leading businesses, financial institutions and investors on complex, high-profile matters, and offers a fast-paced, collaborative and high-performing working environment.

The role

This is an excellent entry-level opportunity for someone looking to begin and develop their career in Human Resources within a leading global law firm.

As the Human Resources Assistant, you will provide comprehensive administrative support across the full employee lifecycle for the firm's Business Professional teams. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Supporting employee onboarding and offboarding, including new joiner paperwork, inductions and exit administration.
• Coordinating background checks and right-to-work verification and maintaining accurate employee records.
• Monitoring the HR inbox, responding to routine employee queries and escalating more complex matters where appropriate.
• Maintaining HR systems, including ADP, and assisting with data quality checks, headcount tracking and reporting.
• Supporting the administration of employee benefits, including pension, private medical insurance, life assurance and season ticket loans.
• Assisting with recruitment administration, including interview scheduling, candidate communications and maintaining candidate records.

What do you need?

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

• A genuine interest in developing a career in Human Resources.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a professional and proactive approach.
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to handle confidential information appropriately.
• Good IT skills, including working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• At least five GCSEs or equivalent, including Maths and English at grade C/4 or above, alongside A-Levels or equivalent.

What do you get in return?

In return, you will receive a great opportunity to start a career within HR at a highly regarded international law firm. You will also complete a Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship. The firm offers highly competitive benefits including free breakfast and lunch.

We look forward to receiving your application!