HR Assistant

HR Assistant Location: London A leading law firm is looking for a proactive and organised HR Assistant to join its close-knit Human Resources team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone early in their HR career to gain broad exposure across HR, recruitment, and learning and development in a fast-paced, high-performing environment. The role You will support the HR team across the full employee lifecycle, while assisting with recruitment, onboarding, and day-to-day HR operations. This is a varied, hands-on position with the opportunity to get involved in projects and contribute ideas. Key responsibilities Support onboarding and offboarding processes, including right to work checks and references Coordinate inductions, probation reviews, and employee records Maintain HR systems and employee data Assist with job postings, candidate coordination, and interview scheduling Prepare interview materials and manage candidate communications Coordinate training sessions, including logistics and communications Track completion of mandatory training Help organise wellbeing initiatives and internal events Maintain HR communications such as intranet updates and newsletters Manage HR and recruitment inbox queries Coordinate meetings, diaries, and documentation Support HR projects and ad hoc requests About you At least 6 months’ experience in an administrative or HR support role Strong organisational skills and attention to detail Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines Strong Microsoft Office skills Proactive, flexible, and team-oriented approach What’s on offer Competitive salary depending on experience 25 days’ holiday plus additional days over Christmas and for your birthday Private medical insurance, pension, and life assurance Wellbeing allowance and employee assistance programme Supportive, collaborative team and exposure to high-quality work This is a fantastic opportunity to build a career in HR within a dynamic legal environment.