HR Officer - 1 year contract

A prestigious law firm are looking to recruit an experienced legal HR Officer.Being an integral part of the team, you will work closely with senior HR officers to provide a comprehensive HR service.The HR Officer will deal with non-routine database entries, advise line managers in relation to sickness absence and assist with annual salary reviews and new joiners to the firm.You will generate your own correspondence and support the team by assisting on recruitment matters, including shortlisting, testing and interviewing candidates.Graduate recruitment will be a key focus whereby you will attend law fairs and manage training contract applications alongside the Recruitment Advisor.Other duties will be to assist with biannual appraisals and the management of the vacation scheme.In order to meet the needs of the business, there will be travel to other offices so your own transport will be required.

A minimum of 4 years’ experience of working in a legal environment in a HR capacity and/or an administration capacity is required.A degree or Diploma is essential and part CIPD qualification is desired.You must have excellent verbal and written communication skills, have a methodical and organised approach to problem solving and have accuracy and attention to detail including completing tasks.Being a confident, diplomatic HR Officer who can stay clam under pressure would suit this position.