Human Resources Assistant

  • Strictly Recruitment
  • Mar 27, 2026
Full time HR / Recruitment

Job Description

Join a reputable full service law firm in London!

About the Role

We are recruiting for an HR Administrator to join a London based HR function within a highly ranked law firm. Working closely with HR Business Partners, Advisors, and colleagues across payroll, systems, and recruitment/L&D, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of HR operations.

This position offers excellent exposure across the full employee lifecycle and is ideal for someone looking to build a career in HR within a professional services environment.

About You

  • You should have at least 6 months experience in a Human Resources role (HR or professional services environment preferred)
  • Confident communicator, both written and verbal, with the ability to interact with senior stakeholders
  • High level of discretion when handling confidential information
  • Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Benefits

  • Group income protection and life assurance
  • Firm contribution pension scheme
  • Exclusive discounts and cashback
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Digital GP
  • Season ticket loans
  • Private medical insurance
  • Health and wellbeing schemes
  • Dental Insurance
  • Cycle to Work scheme

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide general HR administrative support, including drafting correspondence, maintaining employee records, and updating HR systems
  • Manage a shared HR inbox, responding to queries and escalating where appropriate
  • Support onboarding and offboarding processes, including system updates and documentation
  • Maintain absence records, including holiday and sickness tracking
  • Assist with payroll coordination and invoice processing
  • Arrange meetings, manage calendars, and provide meeting support
  • Support HR processes and cyclical activities such as salary reviews, compliance renewals, and annual processes
  • Assist with employee benefits administration and data collection for renewals
  • Maintain and update HR systems and platforms, including reporting and data management
  • Support data audits and ensure compliance with GDPR and data retention requirements
  • Provide administrative support across HR systems, benefits platforms, and external portals
  • Assist with ad hoc HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives

If this role sounds like it could be of interest please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.