Job Description

HR Officer Maternity Cover 9 MONTHS

Our client based in Colchester LEXCEL accredited , Legal 500 recommended practice with 17 Legal 500 recommended Lawyers. Have an opportunity for an experienced HR Officer to join their expanding HR Team to cover a 9 month maternity leave.

Duties will include

* To provide professional HR advice and Guidance to managers and employers and employees on various HR matters, Including

Recruitment, performance management , employee relations ,policies and procedures

* Coordinate recruitment activities, including preparing job postings, scheduling and conducting interviews, and manging the hire process

* Manage the employee onboarding process, including preparing documentation, arranging induction schedules and conducting reference and DBS Checks

* Coordinating performance management process, including tracking performance evaluations and facilitating professional development activities

* Maintain employee records according to policy and legal requirements

* Support the HR and Office Manager with office facilities management when required in collaboration with the Facilities coordinator

* Provide administrative support to the HR and Office Manager, as needed and collaborate with partners, department heads, and employees to address HR and facility needs

The candidate

* You will be a minimum CIPD Level 3 Qualified

* Proven experience as a HR Officer, administrator or other HR position

* Strong knowledge of Employment legislation, HR policies, and procedures

* Experience dealing with change management

* Ability to prioritise and handle multiple projects and daily activities

* Excellent communication skills and a can do attitude

* Experience of working within a law firm desirable but not essential

Benefits

* 22 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays with an additional 3 days for Christmas and New Year closure

* Death in Service

* Group Income protection

* Pension scheme

* Medical benefits scheme

* Firm Sick Pay policy up to 10 working days on a rolling year

* Monday – Friday 9am- 5pm

Apply now

Contact Julie Sheridan at JS Legal Recruitment Ltd, quoting reference JSL2354 OR email now your cv or call for a confidential discussion.

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