Role: Part-time HR Adviser
Location: London
Start date: ASAP
We are currently looking for a Part-Time HR Adviser to join our team two to three days a week. This role will support the firm’s day-to-day HR and recruitment activities.
The successful candidate will work closely with partners and staff across all departments.
The role requires a highly organised individual who is able to manage competing priorities, maintain confidentiality and communicate effectively with colleagues at all levels.
Key responsibilities will include assisting with:
- Working closely with recruitment agencies to coordinate candidate interviews.
- Supporting the recruitment process by collating interview feedback and preparing approval to offer documentation.
- Developing and maintaining strong working relationships with partners, associates, trainees and paralegals, providing HR support and escalating any issues where appropriate.
- Managing offboarding processes for departing employees, ensuring documentation is completed and procedures are followed.
- Tracking probation periods across the firm and preparing end-of-probation documentation for review by relevant partners.
- Responding to day-to-day HR queries from staff.
- Updating and monitoring training trackers to ensure compliance with mandatory training requirements.
- Coordinating appraisal processes in conjunction with relevant partners and assisting with the administration of performance review documentation.
- Monitoring and tracking annual leave and absences.
- Providing general administrative support on HR projects and initiatives as required.
Skills and experience
- Previous administrative or HR experience within a law firm is preferable.
- Highly organised with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to prioritise effectively and manage multiple tasks within deadlines.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong sense of discretion and the ability to handle confidential information appropriately.
- Proactive, dependable and able to work both independently and collaboratively.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective working relationships across the firm.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint.
We are an award-winning firm offering a competitive remuneration package, a positive working culture and opportunities for career progression.
To apply for the role, please send your CV and covering letter directly to our Joint Managing Partner, Maung Aye, using this email address: maung.aye@mackrell.com
