HR Assistant Team

Position: HR Assistant [Recruitment Team]
## HR Assistant [Recruitment Team]Apply locations:
Bristol time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
JR102068
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* The role:

** We have a new opportunity for a HR Assistant to join our Bristol HR team on a 12 month fixed term contract.

The role will sit within the Recruitment team, providing administrative assistance for the end to end recruitment process of qualified lawyers, paralegals and secretaries in our UK and Dublin offices.

The successful candidate will also be part of the HR Operations team, supporting key functions of the HR department, both in the UK and internationally.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a friendly and supportive team, working with market leading stakeholders in a fast paced, dynamic and innovative environment.
** What will you do:
*** Supporting the end to end recruitment cycle, including ensuring timely and effective administration of the recruitment system (Workday).
* Co-ordinating candidate interviews for Associate, Paralegal and Secretarial roles and liaising with Hiring Managers, Recruitment and agencies as requested.
* Producing internal and external correspondence and documents related to the recruitment process, as required e.g. offer paperwork and new joiner packs.
* Managing the onboarding and offboarding process for contingent workers, ensuring accurate tracking and a smooth joiner and leaver experience.
* Updating and maintaining the key documents utilised by the team e.g. on-boarding tracker, interview tracker and new starter checklists.
* Meeting new starters on the day of their induction and certifying Right to Work.
* Day to day co-ordination of pre-employment screening process, liaising with our outsourced suppliers.
* Work as part of the HR Operations team providing day to day operational support to the wider UK and International HR teams as required.
* Taking an active role in team projects as required.
* Establishing and maintaining good relationships with candidates, stakeholders and agencies.
** What we are looking for:
*** Previous administrative experience, ideally within a professional services environment.
* Experience with in recruitment or HR would be advantageous.
* Strong attention to detail.
* Ability to work quickly and effectively in a fast paced environment.
* Excellent IT skills including Outlook, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
* Willingness and aptitude to learn new systems and technologies, including AI-driven tools.
* Ability to deal with highly confidential and sensitive HR issues.
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* Career Level:

** The career level assigned to this role is level 2. The career level framework provides a formal structure for the business services functions at the firm. The framework, which ranges from level 1 to level 7, clearly defines the responsibilities, skills and competencies required at each level.
** Here at Simmons & Simmons:
** At Simmons, we are proud of our collaborative, open and non-hierarchical culture, where everyone is treated with respect and dignity and the wellbeing of our people is paramount. Our dynamic minds work as one integrated team, partnering with leading organisations on inspirational and thought-provoking projects that matter. From day one, irrespective of job title, qualification or background, everyone’s voice is heard, and you are encouraged to have an enquiring mind and share ideas that drive the firm forward.

Through innovative learning and development opportunities, you will have a platform to excel, exceed your career ambitions, and achieve things you never thought possible.
** Some key information:
*** We offer a competitive package including bonuses dependant on role/level, private medical insurance and pension contribution.
* Our global skills academy provides our people, regardless of their role and location, with excellent learning opportunities (including live workshops, podcasts, short videos and practical learning experiences).
* We have adopted a hybrid working approach with a requirement for a minimum of three days in the office with flexibility dependant on role/team/client demands.
* We are proud to rank as a Times Top 50 Employer for Gender Equality, a Stonewall Top Global Employer, and a Top 75…