Human Resources Assistant

Ryder Reid Legal; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A global law firm in Greater London is seeking a HR Assistant to join their team. The role offers hybrid working arrangements and requires previous HR administration experience, ideally in a legal setting. Key responsibilities include supporting onboarding and offboarding processes, preparing employment contracts, and maintaining employee records. This position offers a competitive salary of up to £40,000 per annum, along with excellent benefits in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an HR administration/assistant role, ideally in a law firm.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to develop and maintain relationships.

Responsibilities

• Supporting onboarding and offboarding processes.
• Preparing offer letters and employment contracts.
• Coordinating orientation schedules for new joiners.
• Monitoring upcoming leavers for timely termination in Workday.
• Updating records and maintaining databases.
• Organising meetings, interviews, and training sessions.
• Managing email correspondence from HR inbox.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

HR administration experience

Tools

HR systems

Job description

Working Arrangement: Hybrid Working (3 days in office)

Salary: up to £40,000 per annum

About the firm

Our client is a global law firm known for its strong focus on technology, life sciences, and high‑growth industries, advising startups, investors, and established companies on corporate transactions, venture capital, IP, regulatory matters, and complex litigation.

The role

A HR Assistant working in a team of 6, providing effective HR support to the firm. Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting onboarding and offboarding processes.
• Preparing offer letters and employment contracts.
• Coordinating orientation schedules for new joiners.
• Monitoring upcoming leavers to ensure timely termination in Workday.
• Updating employee records and maintaining databases.
• Organising meetings, interviews and training sessions.
• Managing email correspondence from HR inbox.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an HR administration/assistant role at a law firm, ideally, or a professional services environment.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to develop and maintain working relationships with stakeholders.
• Familiarity with HR systems desirable.

Benefits

Highly competitive salary with excellent benefits and the opportunity to work at an established US Law firm in London.