HR Assistant (12 Month FTC)

HR Assistant An exciting opportunity for a proactive and experienced HR Assistant to join an elite US law firm in the heart of the City on an initial 12-month fixed-term contract. Supporting the Director of HR, you'll play a key role across the full employee lifecycle, gaining exposure to all aspects of the London HR function. What’s On Offer: Competitive salary 12-month fixed-term contract Generous benefits and in-office perks Hybrid working City of London HR Assistant – What You’ll Be Doing: Coordinate the recruitment process for London Business Services staff, including interviews, agency liaison and HR interviews Manage the end-to-end onboarding process, preparing contracts, new starter documentation, pre-employment screening and induction programmes Deliver HR and Firm policy inductions and coordinate probation reviews Draft HR correspondence, including contract variations, probation and flexible working letters Support the Director HR with employee relations matters, including absence management, disciplinary, grievance, capability and organisational change Update job descriptions and maintain accurate HR documentation, policies and templates Administer the HR budget, process invoices and track expenditure Monitor absence records and ensure return-to-work procedures are completed Coordinate the offboarding process, including leaver documentation, exit interviews and final arrangements Provide day-to-day HR support to employees through meetings and general HR guidance Manage HR diaries, key deadlines and payroll changes, liaising with the payroll team as required HR Assistant – What We’re Looking For: A minimum of 3 years of HR experience gained within a law firm is essential US law firm experience is preferable Proficiency in MS Office (specifically Word, Excel). Knowledge of iManage, Chrome River and ADP are advantageous) Experience and knowledge of HRIS systems Good working knowledge of Right to Work verification processes and UK employment eligibility requirements