HR & Admin Assistant (6 Months FTC)

A fantastic opportunity to learn and develop your skills at a highly regarded UK law firm within the HR sector. You’ll provide essential admin support on an initial 6-month fixed-term contract – maintaining accurate employee records, coordinating recruitment, managing onboarding and offboarding, and supporting HR compliance across the London and international offices.

• Salary to £38,000
• 6-month fixed-term contract
• Hybrid working – 3 days in the office / 2 days remote
• 09:30am – 6:00pm working hours
• Stunning offices / Fenchurch Street location

HR & Admin Assistant Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain employee records and work closely with the wider HR team to ensure HR files are accurate and up to date
• Assist in the recruitment process for support staff by liaising with agencies, scheduling interviews, and maintaining accurate recruitment logs
• Facilitating the onboarding of new hires including drafting offer documentation, drafting induction schedules, and arrange induction sessions with new joiners
• Assist with Right to Work checks and ensuring immigration files are up to date and accurate
• Manage absences via the HRIS system, assist with Cyclical review cycles and appraisal administration
• Assist with the offboarding process for leavers
• Assist with the administration of benefits enrolment for employees.

HR & Admin Assistant Skills & Requirements:

• Previous experience in an HR role administrative position is required
• An understanding of HR processes and best practices
• Proficiency in MS Office (especially Excel and PowerPoint) and familiarity with HRIS systems is desirable