We have an exciting opportunity for an HR Assistant to join our team.

This role involves working closely with the generalist HR team to provide client groups with a high quality, responsive and proactive HR service. Exceptional organisational skills, together with a focus on service delivery and an ability to communicate and build relationships at all levels is key.

In London, the team comprises of HR professionals across all areas from graduate and lateral recruitment, learning & development to teams specialising in generalist HR, our HR system, partner HR, corporate social responsibility and diversity: all working alongside our international colleagues in supporting our 33 offices. Collaborative and committed to creating a valuable service to the firm, we are focused on providing the best service to all Bird & Bird employees and partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordination of all pre-employment checks, including pre-employment medicals, referencing and background verification, working alongside our Screening provider.
• Weekly new joiner inductions - preparation of schedules, liaising with hiring managers and presenters for the inductions. Being the first point of contact for all new joiners.
• Assisting with the administration of the annual performance review and salary process.
• Extensive use of the HR database (currently People Connect), working closely with the HR Information Systems team to update records where necessary.
• End to end administration for all leavers including ensuring all departures are acknowledged, relevant procedures are followed, and any necessary paperwork is in place.
• Working closely with the HR Administrator.
• Production of confidential documents and sensitive information for senior members of the HR team, managers and partners. Ensuring all details are proof-read before circulation.
• Maintaining the HR Admin inbox and responding to general HR queries and escalating to the relevant HR team when necessary.
• Note taking for disciplinary and grievance meetings where appropriate.
• Maintaining electronic staff files ensuring that they are appropriately named, categorised, up to date, in chronological order and tidy.

What you'll bring

• Previous HR administrative experience is essential.
• Experience in a Professional Services environment would be desirable.
• Professional and confident drafting skills.
• Extensive knowledge of Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience of a document management system/HR Database is desirable.
• An ability to ensure all tasks and sensitive information are handled confidentially.
• Determination, discretion and tact as well as a strong sense of personal pride and responsibility for delivering a first class service.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build relationships with people at all levels.
• Flexible approach to problem solving and determination to succeed.

What's in it for you

We provide comprehensive support for our colleagues' health and wellbeing, including private medical cover, life assurance, critical illness cover, and regular health assessments. In addition, we offer a range of lifestyle benefits designed to help our team live their best lives, such as a cycle to work scheme, access to online GP appointments, discounted gym memberships, and an electric vehicle scheme.

If you require any assistance, please email us at talentacquisitionlondon@twobirds.com

To apply, click on the 'apply' button to submit your details.

Bird & Bird opens up a world of possible for lawyers and professionals everywhere. Working for a leading international law firm like Bird & Bird means working alongside people who are truly collegiate in the way they work with everyone. We work as one global team, with over 70% of work involving people from across the firm. And that's only increasing! It's this common purpose and shared approach that makes for a more productive and collaborative place to work. Your firm. Your future.

If you want to find out more, visit www.twobirds.com

As a disability and neurodiversity inclusive employer we want to ensure that you have a barrier-free recruitment experience at Bird & Bird. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please provide details to your recruitment contact who will be in touch to discuss any details provided and understand more about your individual adjustment needs.