HR Assistant

About Love & Tate Limited

Love & Tate Limited is a distinguished and dynamic legal firm specializing in intellectual property law. The company is known for its dedication to innovation, integrity, and client satisfaction. It fosters a collaborative and inclusive workplace culture, promoting professional growth and leveraging modern technology to deliver customized legal solutions. Based in Southampton and part of a global network, the organization supports expertise across diverse legal jurisdictions.

Role Overview

The HR Assistant plays an essential part in daily HR operations within Love & Tate Limited’s HR team, supporting administration and maintaining precise employee records for about 250 staff members. After initial training, this position offers hybrid work flexibility, requiring minimum three days weekly onsite presence. The role demands a proactive, detail-focused individual committed to enhancing a positive workplace atmosphere.

Responsibilities

• Manage creation and upkeep of accurate employee information in HRIS and other systems.
• Provide timely, professional responses to regular HR inquiries from employees.
• Organize training and qualification tracking for trainee attorneys.
• Deliver administrative assistance to the HR department including documentation, reports, and correspondence.
• Oversee new hire onboarding, including checks, induction materials, and probation monitoring.
• Support employee relation matters by preparing necessary documents alongside Senior HR Advisor.
• Serve as primary contact for HRIS queries, troubleshoot system issues, and maintain data quality.
• Assist with internal training registrations and logistical arrangements.
• Engage in mental health, equality, diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing initiatives to promote an inclusive culture.
• Handle sensitive information confidentially and professionally.
• Contribute to ad hoc HR projects focused on continuous improvements.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in HR support roles, preferably in professional services or legal environments.
• Strong knowledge of HR operations, employee record management, and HRIS tools.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective query handling and coordination.
• Highly organized with attention to detail and multitasking capability.
• Relevant HR qualification is preferred but not essential.
• Proactive mindset with a strong sense of confidentiality and professionalism.

Salary and Benefits

The position offers competitive annual remuneration up to £35000, reflecting experience. Standard working hours run from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. After training, flexible hybrid working arrangements apply, requiring minimum attendance three days per week in the office. Additional benefits include pension schemes, health and wellbeing programs, professional development support, and participation in diversity and inclusion activities within a supportive work setting.

Equal Opportunity Commitment

Love & Tate Limited is devoted to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace where all individuals are respected and valued. Applications from people across all demographics are encouraged. The employer upholds equal opportunity principles in recruitment, career advancement, and workplace policies to build a diverse and thriving team.