Working closely with an experienced HR leadership team, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality HR operations across recruitment, onboarding, payroll coordination, benefits administration, and employee relations support.
This role offers exposure to both UK and international HR processes, making it ideal for someone looking to deepen their understanding of HR within a partnership-led professional services culture. You will also support trainee and associate recruitment activity, giving you broad insight into talent pipelines within a legal environment.
Key Responsibilities
*Provide comprehensive HR administrative support across the employee lifecycle.
*Coordinate benefits administration and wellbeing initiatives.
*Support associate and lateral recruitment processes, including interview scheduling and candidate tracking.
*Prepare contracts, offer letters, and onboarding documentation.
*Maintain HR systems and ensure data accuracy across payroll and absence management platforms.
*Process payroll changes and liaise with payroll providers.
*Manage starters, movers, and leavers processes.
*Support compliance reporting and diversity data exercises.
*Assist with induction programmes and training coordination.
*Maintain accurate personnel records in line with data protection requirements.
This role will suit someone who brings:
*Previous HR experience within a law firm or professional services organisation.
*Strong understanding of HR administration, recruitment coordination, and payroll processes.
*Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
*Confidence handling confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
*Experience working with HR systems and reporting tools.
*Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships across business support and fee-earning teams.
A CIPD qualification (or working towards) is desirable but not essential.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a respected professional services organisation where HR plays a key role in supporting a high-performing business. You’ll gain exposure across multiple HR disciplines, work closely with senior stakeholders, and continue building your career within a structured and internationally connected environment.
A competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and hybrid working arrangements are offered.