Recruitment HR Assistant

The City Recruiter; Manchester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000

Job description

Recruitment & HR Assistant – Law Firm

On-site | Manchester

£26,000 – £28,000

We’re working with a growing law firm in Manchester who are looking for a Recruitment & HR Assistant to support their internal hiring, day-to-day HR admin, and basic payroll duties.

This is an ideal role for someone with recruitment or HR experience who wants to grow their career in a professional, fast-paced environment.

️ What you’ll be doing:

• Coordinating job adverts, interviews, and onboarding for new starters
• Supporting internal recruitment from CV screening to offer stage
• Keeping employee records up to date (contracts, compliance checks, holidays, etc.)
• Assisting with HR processes like probation reviews, training records, and appraisals
• Liaising with the payroll provider (gathering timesheets, updating employee info, etc.)
• Being a point of contact for basic HR queries
• Providing general admin support to the wider team

What we’re looking for:

• Experience in a recruitment or HR support role (ideally both)
• Understanding of basic payroll processes (we don’t need a payroll expert!)
• Strong attention to detail and good organisational skills
• Discreet, professional, and able to handle confidential information
• Comfortable working on-site in a fast-paced legal environment

What’s in it for you:

• Salary between £26,000 and £28,000 (depending on experience)
• Career progression opportunities within the firm
• A supportive, welcoming team and great office culture
• Office based in Manchester city centre