Early Careers HR Specialist

4 days ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Ashurst Full time

Ashurst seeks a dedicated and experienced Early Careers HR Specialist to join our People & Culture team in London.

As an integral part of the Early Careers team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the firm's future talent pipeline by attracting and recruiting top-quality trainees and vacation visitors.

The ideal candidate will possess a proven track record in HR and the graduate/higher education market, with excellent communication skills and a strong ability to build relationships at all levels.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated and flexible individual to make a significant impact on the success of Ashurst's Early Careers program.

Main Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate with the Early Careers team to manage all aspects of trainee solicitors' induction.
  • Offer initial guidance and advice to trainees regarding practice and procedures, emphasizing performance management and personal growth.
  • Systematically coordinate seat moves, communicate with Trainee Partners, and escalate issues to the Senior HR Manager when needed.
  • Ensure the smooth operation of client and international secondment processes.
  • Meet individually with trainees regularly to monitor workload, development, and ensure appropriate division assignment.
  • Initiate appraisals and mid-seat reviews, providing support to supervisors as needed.
  • Conduct supervisor training and where applicable provide coaching for effective performance discussions.
  • Oversee the supervision and performance of trainees with Trainee Partners and relevant HR managers as needed.
  • Stay updated on regulatory changes.
  • Coordinate with the ASC People team to update the HR database every six months with seat/secondments, level codes, and payroll modifications.
  • Support the Senior HR Manager with the qualification process.
  • Facilitate a smooth transition to qualifying departments for those remaining within the firm.
  • Serve as the main point of contact for future trainees, managing the Keeping in Touch program.
  • Communicate with the University of Law to track the performance and development of future trainees.
  • Enhance the graduate program's return on investment by refining candidate experience, attraction to Ashurst, selection and assessment processes, and the development of legal skills and practice.

Attraction & Recruitment:

  • Helping the early career team screen application forms
  • Interviewing candidates for vacation schemes and training contracts with the Early Careers Team.
  • Using feedback to aid in hiring decisions.
  • Using CV Mail for reporting with the Early Careers Team.
  • Assisting with vacation schemes, including briefing supervisors, organizing senior speakers and events, distributing tasks, and speaking at presentations.
  • Supporting the National HR Manager in recruiting top trainees and vacation visitors, particularly through campus programs and vacation schemes.
  • Helping vacation visitors with firm queries, applications, and interviews; conducting feedback sessions with the Early Careers Team.
  • Contributing to and presenting at in-house recruitment events.
  • Supporting the Early Careers Team with all attraction and recruitment activities as needed.

Essential Skills and Experience:

  • Proven experience in HR and the graduate/higher education market
  • Confident communicator at all levels with excellent relationship-building skills
  • Knowledge of HR best practices and employment law
  • Strong client focus and attention to detail
  • Persuasive, confident, and hardworking, with the ability to manage workload independently, especially during busy times
  • Flexible and proactive with a positive attitude and ability to generate new ideas
  • Team player who contributes to the success of the Early Careers team
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Estimated Salary: £40,000 - £60,000 per annum, depending on experience

Ashurst offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including access to ongoing training and professional development opportunities.

Please note that this is a hybrid role, with the possibility of remote working.

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