Temporary HR Assistant

Ryder Reid; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm is seeking an experienced HR Assistant for a temporary contract based near Liverpool Street, London. This role involves administrative support for the HR team and requires proficiency in Workday, excellent communication, and organisational skills. The opportunity is ideal for those immediately available to contribute positively within a dynamic HR environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience using Workday is essential.
• High organisational skills with attention to detail.
• Proactive and able to manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Provide full HR and recruitment administrative support.
• Manage the HR inbox and respond to queries.
• Schedule interviews and liaise with candidates.

Skills

Organisational Skills

Attention to Detail

Proactive Approach

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Tools

Workday

Job description

HR Assistant (Temporary Contract)Location: Liverpool Street, London (Hybrid - 3 days in office per week)
Salary: Up to £45,000 depending on experience
Contract Length: Around 3 months - possibility to go perm

We are working with a leading law firm client of ours based near Liverpool Street, who are looking for an experienced HR Assistant to join them on a temporary basis.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide full HR and recruitment administrative support to the London HR team
• Manage the HR inbox and respond to internal queries
• Schedule interviews and liaise with candidates and hiring managers
• Draft and send HR-related documentation (e.g., contracts, offer letters, references)
• Maintain and update HR spreadsheets, including salary and employee data
• Ensure accurate data entry and record-keeping
• Proactively offer administrative support wherever needed within the team

About You:

• Essential: Previous experience using Workday
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
• Proactive and able to hit the ground running with minimal supervision
• Confident managing multiple tasks and prioritising effectively
• A strong team player with a positive, can-do attitude
• Excellent communication skills
• While experience in a law firm is not required, a professional services background is advantageous

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is immediately available and keen to make a real impact in a dynamic HR team at a leading law firm.

Due to the high volume of applications, we are not able to respond to all enquiries. If you have not received a response within 72 hours, please assume you have not been shortlisted at this stage, however thank you for taking the time to apply.

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