Talent Acquisition Assistant

Harper James; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing law firm is seeking a Talent Acquisition Assistant to join their remote team. The role involves supporting recruitment operations and sourcing candidates. Ideal for those with up to a year of experience or eager to start a career in recruitment. This position offers competitive salary, bonus potential, and a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and bonus structure

33 days holiday, including public holidays

Private Healthcare

Access to an electric car scheme

Qualifications

• Up to 12 months of experience in a resourcing or recruitment support role.
• Willingness to learn about the business model and departments.
• Enthusiasm and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Support the recruitment strategy and understand the employer brand.
• Conduct outreach and headhunting of candidates via LinkedIn.
• Screen applications to ensure candidates meet criteria.

Skills

Excellent time management

Strong organizational skills

Microsoft 365 proficiency

Communication abilities

Candidate sourcing on LinkedIn

Job description

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About the Job

Talent Acquisition Assistant (Remote)

Join Our Growing Recruitment Team!

To support our ambitious growth, we’re expanding our recruitment function and are searching for a Talent Acquisition Assistant to join our team. In this role, you’ll play a vital part in helping us attract and identify top talent and support our recruitment operations through candidate sourcing and administrative duties.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with up to 12 months of experience in a resourcing or recruitment support role, or for someone eager to launch their career in recruitment and gain hands-on experience within a dynamic, fast-paced team environment.

About Harper James

Harper James is a full-service commercial law firm with a unique subscription-based model for ambitious SMEs. We’ve grown rapidly and recently secured private-equity backing from LDC to fuel our next phase of expansion, including through strategic M&A. We’re a remote-first, no-ego team of over 150 people.

What We’re Looking For

Reporting to our Head of Talent Acquisition, you’ll play an important role in our direct recruitment process. This is a busy and fast-paced position with plenty of opportunity for personal and professional growth.

Ideally, you will

• Demonstrate excellent time management and the ability to respond quickly in a competitive market
• Be adept at prioritising and managing multiple tasks, with strong organisational and communication abilities
• Be willing to learn about our unique business model, departments, and practice areas
• Confidently source candidates who meet specific criteria using LinkedIn
• Possess solid Microsoft 365 and general administrative skills
• Bring enthusiasm and professionalism to our collaborative and friendly team

Key Responsibilities

• Support the recruitment strategy and develop a strong understanding of our business and employer brand
• Conduct professional outreach and headhunting of candidates via LinkedIn
• Qualify applications by carefully screening submitted CV's and profiles, ensuring candidates meet the required criteria for each vacancy before progressing them in the recruitment process.
• Promote job openings across social media platforms
• Communicate feedback to candidates
• Maintain and update our Applicant Tracking System (ATS)
• Provide general administrative support to the recruitment team

What We Offer

• The chance to be part of an innovative, fast-growing company at the forefront of the legal sector, with ample opportunity for development and career progression
• Competitive salary and bonus structure
• Full-time, remote position (occasional travel for team events/meetings)
• A welcoming team-oriented culture with daily check-ins and regular 1:1s
• Relaxed yet professional working environment with supportive colleagues

The Bottom Line

• £24,000 - £26,000 DOE plus bonus.
• 33 days holiday, including public holidays.
• Option to buy up to 5 holiday days a year.
• Private Healthcare
• Death in service benefit.
• Access to our electric car scheme.
• An opportunity to play an important part in the next phase of growth for a law firm leading innovation within legal services.

Ready to start or develop your recruitment career with us? Apply today and become part of the Harper James journey!

NO AGENCIES PLEASE

Location: United Kingdom (Remote)