Job Description

Are you ready to take the next step in your HR career? Do you enjoy working in a role where no two days are the same, where you have responsibility, ownership and the chance to make a real impact? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

We are a successful and growing Legal 500 recognised law firm with a strong people-focused culture. We're now looking for a proactive

Assistant to the Head of HR & Operations

to play a key role in supporting both HR and business operations across the firm. This is a varied and fast-paced position where you will have genuine responsibility and the opportunity to shape and improve processes.

What you'll be doing

Working closely with the Head of HR & Operations, you will:

Lead recruitment administration and candidate journeys

Coordinate and conduct first-stage interviews

Manage onboarding, inductions, probation reviews and performance admin

Maintain HR records and systems (including GDPR compliance)

Provide first-line HR advice to managers and employees

Assist with employee relations cases and policy queries

Support firm-wide training and engagement initiatives

Oversee office Health & Safety compliance and risk records

Assist with data protection logging and compliance tracking

Produce internal communications and support events

Take ownership of HR and operational improvement projects

About you

We're looking for someone who is:

Experienced - at least

3 years in an HR support or administration role

Confident supporting recruitment and HR documentation

Highly organised with excellent attention to detail

Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting

An excellent communicator with a professional, approachable style

Comfortable giving first-line HR guidance using policies and procedures

Tech-savvy - confident using HR systems (we use Breathe HR) and MS Office

Motivated, dependable and able to work with discretion and integrity

Desirable but not essential:

CIPD Level 3 or Level 5 (or studying) HR experience in a professional services environment Knowledge of employment law basics and HR best practice Experience supporting ER cases (note-taking, investigations, etc.)

Why join us?

Friendly,

supportive team culture

Hybrid working

available after training Professional development opportunities Involved role with room to grow and lead projects Work with a firm that values people and lives its

Core Values

:
Supportive o Welcoming o Confident o Knowledgeable o Dependable

Salary at or above market rate reviewed annually 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, Christmas closure days and loyalty holidays Buy and Sell Salary Sacrifice Holiday Scheme Electric Car Leasing Salary Sacrifice Scheme (subject to eligibility) Cycle to Work Scheme Day off for your Birthday Long Service Awards - additional Annual Leave and 10 Year Club Membership Life Assurance Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoptive Leave Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme Employee Assistance Programme with access to virtual doctors' appointments Complimentary Will CSR - annual paid day's leave to volunteer for a charity Employee discounts on our legal services Employee Introduction Bonus scheme Funding of professional subscriptions and training Financial Education Enhanced Eye Care

How to Apply

If you're ambitious, reliable and driven by delivering excellent HR and Operational support, we'd love to hear from you.

To Apply

please click on the link to be taken through to our Applicant Tracking System.

https://hr.breathehr.com/v/assistant-to-the-head-of-hr-43555

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Additional leave Bereavement leave Casual dress Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Employee discount Enhanced maternity leave Enhanced paternity leave Free flu jabs Free parking On-site parking Paid volunteer time Referral programme Sick pay Work from home
Work Location: In person