Job Description
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