HR Systems Assistant - 6 month FTC
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Position Overview & Specifications
The Firm
Addleshaw Goddard is a premium, international business law firm. Our lawyers help many of the world's best known brands β including 45 FTSE100 companies β to defend their rights, protect their interests and to make the most of business opportunities. Our core values include delivering MORE IMAGINATION and MORE IMPACT to our client relationships and projects.
As a firm, we aim to provide a positive experience to everyone who works here and our focus on financial, lifestyle and wellbeing benefits ensures that this experience goes beyond the nine-to-five.
The Team
Our HR Team is spread across our London, Manchester, Leeds and Edinburgh offices, supporting the business internationally. The HR Team is made up of various smaller teams including Learning and Development, Reward, HR Operations, HR Business Partnering, the Graduate and the CSR and Diversity team.
This role is within the HR Systems Team. The Team is led by the HR Systems Manager with the support of two System Analysts.
AG prides itself on continual improvement and innovation and you will play a key role in delivering just that. You can expect a varied and fast paced role within a collegiate, dynamic and friendly team.
The Opportunity
Our HR team have recently completed a project to implement a new HR System β Workday. The system encompasses all aspects of employee administration.
We are looking for an HR Systems Assistant to join the team to assist with the continued efficiencies and improvements we have committed to deliver to the business. In addition to this you will support with monthly system updates and general system administration and configuration support. The role requires working with data and system analysts, as well as partnering with internal and external subject matter experts and our HR Operations team.
The role will be in our Manchester office and colleagues will be able to work a proportion of their week from home.
The Role
- Work alongside the HR Systems Analysts and Manager on the continued improvement of our new HR System.
- Provide configuration support and day-to-day system support to the business.
- Assist with data manipulation and system build to support robust and accurate reporting facility.
- Support on the adopting of regular system updates, including testing and rolling from test to live environments.
- Ability to assess root cause analysis for errors and suggest fixes.
What skills do you need?
- Strong HR administration background
- Experience using HR system for data input
- Intermediate Excel skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- Good problem-solving skills
Desirable:
- Experience using Workday
MEET THE RECRUITER
Emma Carter
Email Emma Carter: emma.carter@addleshawgoddard.com
Speak with Emma Carter: +44 113 209 2183
View Emma Carter's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emma-l-carter/- Salary:Competitive
Location:Manchester
Vacancy Type:Business Services Professionals
Business Area:Human Resources
Contract Type:Fixed Term Temporary
Full time/Part time:Full Time
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Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (Β£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Legal
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for HR Systems Assistant - 6 month FTC roles across Addleshaw Goddard's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Legal.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked Salary Disclosed on Application bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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