Linklaters is a global law firm, with 31 offices in 21 countries worldwide. We are one of The Times’ Top 50 Employers for Women, a Working Families Top 30 employer, recognised by Stonewall as the leading employer for LGBTQ+ inclusion, and by the Social Mobility Employer Index as a top employer for advancing social mobility.
We love hearing from anyone who is enthusiastic about changing the Legal industry. Not sure you meet all qualifications? Let us decide! Research shows that women and members of other under-represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification, when, in fact, they often do! At Linklaters, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.
Recruitment Assistant - The role:
Are you passionate about recruitment and looking to develop your skills working with a global leader in the legal industry? Linklaters, is seeking an organised and dynamic Recruitment Assistant to join our UK Business Teams Recruitment team in London for a 12-month Fixed Term Contract.
As a Recruitment Assistant, you will be at the heart of our recruitment operations, supporting our mission to attract and hire top-notch candidates. This role is key to ensuring our business teams, spanning from IT to Marketing, are equipped with the best talent. You will:
- Coordinate Recruitment Efforts: Be the primary point of contact for candidates and work closely with external recruitment agencies to pave a seamless hiring journey.
- Manage Interviews and Assessments: Organise interviews and assessment events in collaboration with stakeholders and ensure all processes are recorded accurately in Workday.
- Report and Innovate: Develop effective recruitment reporting tools to drive insights, like interview and headcount trackers.
- Invoice and Project Management: Ensure quality invoicing and engage in exciting ad-hoc projects within the resourcing function.
Recruitment Assistant - What we're looking for:
We are looking for individuals with:
- Proven experience in recruitment or payroll administration, within an in-house or agency setting.
- Knowledge of the legislation and regulations relating to temporary workers in the UK would be particularly beneficial
- Strong administrative skills with the ability to manage a busy workload efficiently.
- Exceptional communication skills, capable of engaging effectively with all levels of the firm
- An adaptable approach; with the confidence to work on your own initiative, but also ask the questions needed to ensure you offer best in class service
Recruitment Assistant - What's on offer:
This role is based at the Linklaters London office with a hybrid working model available.
Joining Team Linklaters will see you qualify for a range of benefits designed to reward the vital contribution you'll be making to our success. These include:
Health & Wellbeing
- Private Medical Insurance
- Free in-house fitness centre and subsidised health club memberships
- Free onsite GP service and periodic health assessments
Finance
- Pension and flexible savings options
- Income protection and life assurance
- Mortgage advice and will-writing services.
Family & Lifestyle
- Electric car and cycle to work schemes.
- Emergency family care
- Additional holiday/birthday leave.
- Maternity/paternity/shared parental leave.
- Travel insurance and season ticket loan
- Option to join sports and social clubs, as well as our employee networks groups (such as our Gender Equality, With Pride, or Social Mobility Networks)
Technical Skills
This list of duties and responsibilities above is not exhaustive. It is intended to describe the general content of, and requirements for, the performance of this job. As such, the role may also include the undertaking of additional tasks as required.
Application Policy
Applications and CVs (direct or via agency) are only accepted online via the portal. Queries related to our roles must be directed to the relevant recruitment team and not the partners, practices or stakeholders ([email protected] for legal roles or [email protected] for business team roles).
Linklaters London, England Office
Silk Street, London, United Kingdom, EC2Y 8
