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HR Assistant

Employer
Trowers & Hamlins
Location
London (Central), London (Greater)
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
28 Dec 2024
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Job Details

Trowers & Hamlins is a City-led, international and national law firm with over 180 partners and 1000 staff. With offices across the UK, Middle East and Far East.  Our global footprint is further enhanced by our strategic partnership with Interlaw which works to facilitate our management of multi-jurisdictional matters.  We have leading practices in Corporate, Litigation, Tax, Banking and Finance, Real Estate and Private Wealth. 

We've always been proud of our natural commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and value the variety of our partnership.  We are different and we believe it is our people that make us unique. We expect and respect that you and your talents are too. Our strategic direction is shaped by a desire to grow our business in a way that is responsible and sustainable and has the principles of ESG at its core, guiding the way we operate firmwide.

The main purpose of this role is to provide full administrative support to the HR Generalist team, comprised of four HR managers and the HR Director. Your responsibilities will include:

  • Act as the primary contact for any queries on the HR system
  • Preparing contract variations and other correspondence such as return to work, flexible working and confirmation of resignation letters
  • Running reports from Cascade and using Excel to provide information to the Generalist team or other departments
  • Conducting exit interviews with business services staff
  • Liaising with the Risk and Compliance team to ensure HR data management compliance
  • Updating the weekly starters/transfers/leavers list for circulation
  • Updating Work in Confidence with new employee details

To succeed in this role, you'll need to:

  • Have previous experience in providing administrative HR support to a busy HR team
  • Proven Microsoft Office skills used in a previous role including MS Word and Excel
  • May have or be working towards a CIPD level of qualification
  • Have the ability to be diplomatic and professional in challenging situations
  • Uses discretion and maintains confidentiality of information

However, it is not all about experience and qualifications. We're looking for someone who has:

  • A positive and proactive approach.
  • Strong attention to detail with a methodical and logical approach.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • The ability to effectively handle and prioritise competing demands and work within deadlines.
  • The ability to operate autonomously and with minimum supervision.

Our benefits include, an annual bonus scheme, GPP Pension Scheme with Aviva. We also offer Private Medical Insurance, (currently with Vitality Health) after 6 months of employment, which include discounted gym memberships, free cinema tickets, health assessments and much more. 

Trowers & Hamlins is an equal opportunities employer and values equity, diversity and inclusion. All applications will be considered on merit and the applicant's suitability to meet the requirements of the role and will be treated equally irrespective of Ethnicity, Gender (including Trans and non-binary) Race, Disability, Religion and sexual orientation.

If you require any further information on any of our vacancies or would like to discuss any adjustments or additional support that you might need either during the recruitment process or after the offer stage, please feel free to contact our recruitment team on recruit@trowers.com

As part of our firm recruitment policy our candidates are subject to employment screening background checks. These checks include personal details, education and employment history, professional qualifications and credit and criminal checks as appropriate.

Company

Trowers & Hamlins is a City-led, international and national law firm with over 130 partners and 830 staff located across the UK, Middle East and Far East, we provide a full-service integrated offering.

Our clients operate in diverse industry sectors such as construction, transport and infrastructure, banking and financial services, distribution and logistics, education and health, hotels and leisure, defence, engineering and surveying, charities, retail and energy and natural resources. We also act for many high net worth individuals.

We are different and we believe it is our people that make us unique. We expect and respect that you and your talents are too. The truth is we don't prescribe who you are or how you ought to be. It's what you can do that interests us most.

While the work on offer is rewarding and often complex, the qualities we look for are simple. The ability to get on with people from all walks of life, for example. To talk and to listen. To develop the sorts of relationships that mean you win the friendship and loyalty of clients and colleagues alike. In short, to connect. These are the characteristics our people all have in common. They are vital, as is the drive and imagination to use your unique talents to the full. We will help you in this. In fact, we will support you in every way we can.

Company info
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Telephone
+44 (0)20 7423 8000
Location
3 Bunhill Row
London
EC1Y 8YZ
GB

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