HR Assistant (FTC)

Linklaters; Colchester; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000

Job description

Linklaters is a global law firm, with 31 offices in 21 countries worldwide. We are one of The Times’ Top 50 Employers for Women, a Working Families Top 30 employer, recognised by Stonewall as the leading employer for LGBTQ+ inclusion, and by the Social Mobility Employer Index as a top employer for advancing social mobility.

We love hearing from anyone who is enthusiastic about changing the Legal industry. Not sure you meet all qualifications? Let us decide! Research shows that women and members of other under-represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification, when, in fact, they often do! At Linklaters, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.

HR Assistant - The role:

This role is offered as a 12 month fixed term contract.

We are seeking a dedicated and proactive HR Assistant to join our People Services team, focusing on our Business Teams transformation. The role is pivotal in providing the smooth transition and administration required.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Administrative Excellence: Deliver high-quality administrative support to HR and ER colleagues and stakeholders, particularly within the London office and globally as needed, ensuring consistency and process efficiency.
• Query Resolution: Be the first point of contact for transformation-related queries. Identify which queries require escalation to the HR Advisor and manage responses efficiently.
• Diary and Data Management: Handle diary management, invitations, letter administration, and Workday data upkeep.
• Reporting: Produce and manage reports for BT HR Managers, stakeholders, and project sponsors as required.
• Collaboration and Support: Work across teams to enhance service delivery, offer support during busy periods, and help develop the HR function through knowledge sharing and innovation.

HR Assistant - What we're looking for:

• A proven track record in HR administration
• Experience in a customer-focused, fast-paced professional services environment
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office applications
• Experience in diary management
• Familiarity with systems like Workday HR, Neocase, and iTrent.
• Confidence in verbal communication and strong written skills
• Strong prioritisation and organisational capabilities
• Ability to remain calm and professional under pressure
• Meticulous attention to detail and quality of work

HR Assistant - What's on offer?

This role is based at the Linklaters Colchester office, with weekly travel to London, and a hybrid working model available.

Joining Team Linklaters will see you qualify for a range of benefits designed to reward the vital contribution you'll be making to our success. These include:

Health & Wellbeing

• Private Medical Insurance
• Free in-house fitness centre and subsidised health club memberships
• Free onsite GP service and periodic health assessments

Finance

• Pension and flexible savings options
• Income protection and life assurance
• Mortgage advice and will-writing services.

Family & Lifestyle

• Electric car and cycle to work schemes.
• Emergency family care
• Additional holiday/birthday leave.
• Maternity/paternity/shared parental leave.
• Travel insurance and season ticket loan
• Option to join sports and social clubs, as well as our employee networks groups (such as our Gender Equality, With Pride, or Social Mobility Networks)

Technical Skills

This list of duties and responsibilities above is not exhaustive. It is intended to describe the general content of, and requirements for, the performance of this job. As such, the role may also include the undertaking of additional tasks as required.

Application Policy

Applications and CVs (direct or via agency) are only accepted online via the portal. Queries related to our roles must be directed to the relevant recruitment team and not the partners, practices or stakeholders ( [e-mail] for legal roles or [e-mail] for business team roles ).