HR Assistant

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Term: Permanent
The Role

JOB SUMMARY:

Provide generalist support to the Human Resources and Attorney Development teams.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:      

  • Managing the onboarding and organization of work experience placements
  • Managing the induction schedules of all new employees
  • Manages absences tracking and annual leave entitlements
  • Prepares letters, including responding to employee reference requests
  • Managing the scheduling of interviews
  • Manages diary updates/room bookings/general invites/team meetings
  • Assists with the administration of onboarding
  • Prepares orientation materials and updates presentations when required
  • Assists with right to work checks, maintaining visa records and annual work authorization audit
  • Performs data entry into Workday and other firm systems, ensuring accuracy of all records. Uses Workday to run reports as and when required
  • Maintains and update people movement records and department lists
  • Maintains department’s filing (electronic and legacy hardcopy filing), including setting up new files
  • Maintains and updates the job description library
  • Monitors and responds to department emails, escalating queries where necessary
  • Maintains document templates, highlighting the need for amendments and updates
  • Assists with the organization of exit meetings
  • Assists the HR Manager and Payroll Specialist with benefits administration when necessary
  • Assists with well-being initiatives
  • Assists with the maintenance of the department’s Slate pages (intranet)
  • Regularly archives files as necessary
  • General day to day administration; post and email management invoices and expenses
  • Assists with organising attorney events
  • Assists with organising training sessions
  • Assists with other duties, assignments and projects as assigned by the HR & AD teams
Person Specification

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND OTHER JOB-RELATED COMPETENCIES:

  • Knowledge of relevant firm computer software programs (e.g., Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint), with the ability to learn new software and operating systems
  • Demonstrates effective interpersonal and communication skills, both verbally and in writing
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Manages Firm resources responsibly
  • Complies with and understands Firm operation, policies and procedures
  • Ability to handle multiple projects and shifting priorities
  • Ability to handle sensitive matters and maintain confidentiality
  • Ability to organize and prioritize work
  • Ability to work well in a demanding and fast-paced environment
  • Demonstrates keen interest in pursuing career in Human Resources
  • Ability to work well independently as well as effectively within a team
  • Flexibility to adjust hours and work the hours necessary to meet operating and business needs

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

  • Educated to A' level or equivalent
  • Minimum of 1 years’ previous work experience in office, retail or hospitality desirable