HR Assistant

3 weeks ago


Edinburgh, United Kingdom Morton Fraser Full time

**Part time - 17.5 hours per week**
**6 month fixed term contract**

**Summary of Role**

To assist with the provision of an excellent HR service and in particular, help the Firm hire top talent in an efficient and cost-effective manner while ensuring diverse and inclusive hiring practices.

**Key Tasks**
- Develop knowledge of each practice area and identify the key skills and abilities that are required to fulfil business aims. Ensure there are up-to-date job descriptions for each team
- In line with the agreed recruitment strategy, source suitable applicants for vacancies using social media and other relevant platforms/agencies/websites. Cold-call relevant people from talent database to generate interest - discuss role together with creating a favourable impression of Firm's culture and benefits package etc.
- Organise and schedule interviews into relevant diaries
- Ensure compliance with Firm's security procedures by carrying out appropriate ID and background checks
- Proactively communicate with hiring managers throughout recruitment process
- Support the HR team with the administration around trainee CPD requirements. Schedule annual CPD training sessions with relevant trainers, ensuring rooms are booked, prepare quarterly trainee attendance reports for Law Society and request and analyse feedback. Book trainees onto external ethics course
- Support administrative requirements of the HR Team and maintain a high level of confidentiality

**Qualifications and Experience**
- Prior HR experience preferred, particularly within recruitment
- Experience using applicant tracking software / confident using social media tools
- Excellent communication, research and networking skills
- Ability to multi-task effectively
- Excellent attention to detail
- Friendly and professional manner, confident working with people at all levels

**Person Specification**
- You have excellent communication skills, you are articulate, you communicate clearly, concisely and without any jargon.
- You enjoy working within a team and autonomously on your own initiative.
- You are personable and good at building and developing client relationships.
- You are confident and you have a strong belief in yourself and your own ability.
- You are committed to providing a good client experience and willing to put in extra time and effort when required

Here at Morton Fraser we believe in a positive work life balance and in an inclusive and friendly working environment.

We offer a generous benefits package including:

- Profit Related Pay
- Pension Scheme
- Private Medical Insurance for all employees
- Holidays starting at 25 days plus 9 public holidays
- Tax Efficient Car Lease Scheme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Life Assurance
- Access to Comprehensive Wellbeing resources
- Retail Discounts

**Job Types**: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 6 months
Part-time hours: 17.5 per week

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Life insurance
- Private medical insurance
- Sick pay
- Work from home

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Edinburgh


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