Temporary HR Assistant / Coordinator

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

Job summary

A major law firm is seeking an HR Assistant for a temporary contract near Liverpool Street, London. The role involves full HR administrative support, managing recruitment processes, and requires prior experience in a law firm and familiarity with Workday. This is an excellent opportunity for proactive individuals looking to contribute significantly to a dynamic HR team.

Qualifications

• Previous law firm experience required.
• Experience using Workday essential.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide full HR and recruitment administrative support to the London HR team.
• Manage the HR inbox and respond to internal queries.
• Schedule interviews with candidates and hiring managers.

Skills

Organisational Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Proactiveness

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
• Previous law firm experience required

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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