HR Assistant

Top-tier UK law firm is seeking a HR Assistant to join its Belfast office on an initial 5-month fixed-term contract.

• Salary to £28,500
• Belfast location
• 5-month fixed-term contract
• 09:30-17:30 working hours
• Candidates must be available to start immediately, or at very short notice
• Hybrid working – 3 days in the office / 2 days remote

HR Assistant Key Responsibilities:

• Acting as a first point of contact for day-to-day HR related queries and requests
• Supporting the end-to-end employee life cycle by providing administrative assistance to the HR Business Partners and the wider HR team
• Assisting with ER related issues such as disciplinaries and redundancies by taking a full and accurate note of the meeting
• Monitoring frequent sickness absence and escalating to the HR Business Partners where appropriate
• Coordinating monthly payroll submissions
• Coordinating the weekly new joiner induction and managing the on-boarding process for new joiners
• Managing end-to-end Parental Leave processes for all employees

HR Assistant Skills & Requirements:

• Proven administrative experience gained within a law firm or professional services environment
• A strong desire to build and develop a career in HR
• Relevant HR qualifications (CIPD, degree, masters, or equivalent) would be highly advantageous