HR Assistant (12 Month FTC)

Job description

HR Assistant (12 Month FTC)

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 Administration & 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
• 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

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

City Of London

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

08-08-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English