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HR Support.

Although only recently launched as a division in its own right, HR recruitment has always been a core area of focus for the LSG because the same clients that come to us because they trust our judgement, integrity, and ability to source them high quality candidates realise that we are also the people they trust with their own search when the time comes. As a result of this we offer a unique perspective for both our HR clients and HR candidates, with strong connections and deep understanding of the businesses we recruit for enabling us to match not just candidate with job but also career ambitions, culture fit, and aspirations.

Our clients and candidates span all sectors and industries from property and consultancy, to law, financial services and retail. Our clients range from the boutique to the global giants in their fields, and household names. 

HR is an ever changing and evolving sector to work in and as such job titles are in constant flux and often misleading, but we work across the whole spectrum whether you're just on the first few rungs of ladder, or looking for the Director or CPO capstone to your career we are here to offer support and guidance throughout. 
 
Typical areas that we support are;
 
· Core HR - HR Assistants; HR Coordinators; HR Advisors; HRBPs; HR Managers
· Strategic HR - Head of HR; HR Director; HR Change Management & Implementation Leads; HR Projects; CPOs
· Reward - Reward Analysts; Benefit Analysts; Exec Comp Specialists; Reward Managers; Benefits Managers; HR Analytics; HRIS Consultants
· Mobility - Global Mobility Advisors; Global Mobility Managers; Immigration Specialists
· Learning & Development - L&D Advisors; L&D Managers; Delivery Specialists; Learning Coordinators
· DE&I and Wellbeing - DE&I Advisors; DE&I Managers; Wellbeing Advisors; Wellbeing Leads
· Early Careers - Graduate Recruitment Advisors;  Early Careers Managers 
· Talent Acquisition - Internal Recruiters; Talent Acquisition & Retention Specialists; Resource Managers
 
What we offer is a confidential, consultative approach consultants with decades of experience supporting HR Professionals with their careers. We focus on delivering a transparent, honest approach born of our desire to forge relationships that last longer than one job search and move away from the transactional so that we become part of your network of trusted advisors regardless of which "hat" you're wearing.
 
So whether you want to discuss your current hiring needs, your own next move, or just want an open discussion about the market, industry insights and news please feel free to reach out. 

HR Support.

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HR Support.

HR Support
HR Coordinator - (FTC)
London
35000 - 40000
If you’re an immediately available HR Assistant/Administrator or HR Coordinator looking for their next role, then this could be the perfect way to get you back into work! Initially this would be on an FTC (6 months) to cover a period of growth and business – but could go permanent for the right person.Our client is a mid-sized law firm in the City, with an amazing reputation – not just for their expertise in a couple of legal specialisms, but as a great place to work. They offer excellent benefits, great work life balance, hybrid working (3 days in office), and an inclusive, supportive culture.The role is a full generalist HR Coordinator looking after the full employee lifecycle, covering everything from the HR query inbox and benefits administration, to supporting the HR managers, keeping the HR database up to date, and looking after the onboarding of newly joining lawyers and support staff. What they are looking for is a HR Assistant or HR Coordinator with at least a couple of years’ experience, CIPD level 3 or higher would be great but not essential, who can start work within the next few weeks ideally.Ideal candidates will have gained their HR experience in a law firm, accountancy, or similar partnership type environment and be used to using HR systems such as BambooHR, CVmail, or similar – training provided, as long as you are familiar a HRIS.For more information or to be considered, please contact John Bruce ASAP as soon as possible, as they are hoping to interview on this straight away.
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HR Support
HRIS & People Analytics Specialist
55000 - 65000
At HR Support we are delighted to be working alongside a market-leading boutique law firm to find them a HRIS and People Analytics specialist to manage their systems and support the HR team with creative and innovative reporting solutions.This is a standalone role, leading on the design, usage and development of all their HR technologies as part of a dynamic and inclusive HR team.This role blends HRIS management with HR Analytics and reporting, providing key support to the HR, L&D, and Talent Acquisition teams. You will act as a the subject matter expert and trusted advisor on both systems and data, driving process improvements, enhancing user experience, and delivering high-quality insights that inform strategy and measure impact.Duties include;Lead the management and development of the Firm’s HR technologies across a variety of platforms, assessing and rolling out new systems as and when required.Take responsibility for the maintenance and ongoing effectiveness of the HR systems.Collaborate with colleagues across HR and other key stakeholders to help improve system usability and maximize effectiveness.Oversee system upgrades, testing, and improvements – working in partnership with vendors and the firm’s IT team.Deliver analytical support across the employee lifecycle, enabling data-driven decision-making through accurate and timely insights.Develop and refine dashboards that highlight key trends in areas such as compensation, recruitment, learning outcomes, and ED&I.Champion best practices in HR data management – helping to foster a culture of trust in data.Help to create innovative initiatives that enhance employee experience, drive automation, and deliver measurable efficiencies. What they are looking for is a dynamic and confident HR Analytics and Systems Specialist, ideally from another law firm or similar (partnership) who is looking for a new challenge, and the chance to lead a function. As well as being a HRIS superuser you will need to have advanced Excel and be confident using reporting software such as Power BI.In addition to a highly competitive salary, superb work-life balance and generous benefits, the firm have a great culture, a supportive and inclusive team – and a real chance to build something.For more information, to be considered, or an informal chat about this or other opportunities please reach out to John Bruce.
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HR Systems Analyst
London
45000 - 50000
HR Support is delighted to be working with a growing mid-sized global professional services firm to find them a HR Systems Analyst to support their HRIS Manager in a permanent role. As part of a busy, expanding small team of HRIS specialists this is an incredibly involved and varied role where no two days will be the same. The firm has ambitious plans for growth and modernisation, so in addition to the BAU work, there will be ample opportunities to work on exciting projects, supporting key stakeholders across the business. What they are looking for is a dynamic self-starter with solid experience (at least 2-3 years) in a HRIS Analyst role using SuccessFactors, or at least as the HR superuser on SuccessFactors within a broader HR role - but you love systems and want to focus on that side.Duties will include;Work closely with the HRIS Manager to deliver on upcoming and future projectsSupport the other (non-HR) teams across the firm to plan, build and implement new HRIS integrationsTake responsibility for BAU system processes such as imports/bulk updates, configuration changes, and onboarding document updatesHelp to plan, build and implement new processes and technical changes to help improve HR processes.Support with regular data cleanses and reconciliations, helping work towards a “Centre of Excellence” with respect to data integrity and transparencyAct as a key point of contact for internal intranets, becoming a subject matter expert for the system and its data to ensure you can answer and deal with queries or issues.                             Experience working within a law firm or other professional services is desired, but not essential – but being a superuser of SuccessFactors and someone who is passionate about the HRIS side of HR is essential.For more information, a confidential chat, or to be considered please reach out to John Bruce ASAP.
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HR Support
Recruitment Assistant
London
35000 - 40000
If you’re a Recruitment Assistant looking for a broader role and the chance to develop your skills, or a Recruitment Agency Resourcer looking for a role in-house, then this permanent opportunity to join a law firm in the City as a Recruitment Coordinator could be the perfect next step for you!Our client is a growing and ambitious mid-sized law firm based near London Bridge in the City. They operate hybrid working (3 days in the office) and have an incredibly supportive and relaxed Recruitment and HR team.They are looking for someone to come on board to directly support their Recruitment Manager.Although it is a recruitment, not HR, role, it will be quite a broad one, not just dealing with the recruitment admin and coordination for experienced hires, but also helping with Early Careers, onboarding, and looking after the interns/work experience employees.The firm are growing rapidly, and they expect this team to grow too, so there is potential in the future for you to develop and take on more responsibility on the recruitment side, from running projects to fully running recruitment on some roles yourself.Key duties include;Advertising open vacancies, both internally and externally, and be the first point of contact for the “candidate experience”Become the internal “super-user” for the inhouse recruitment and applicant tracking systemBe the onboarding champion, ensuring that the “candidate experience” is excellent throughout, and continues as they become a new joinerSupport the Recruitment Manager with LinkedIn searches and talent mappingWork closely with external agencies and internal managers to coordinate interviews and feedbackAssist the Recruitment Manager in organising graduate assessment days and all the related administration and candidate communicationManage the Careers Inbox, taking responsibility for responding to applicants and managing the process.What they are looking for is bright, confident communicator with excellent administration skills. Ideal candidates will have 1-2 years+ experience in a recruitment administration/coordination role – ideally within a law firm or similar environment, but they would consider resourcers from legal recruitment agencies looking to move inhouse.For more information or to be considered, please contact John Bruce for an informal discussion.
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HR Support
L&D Advisor (Part time)
London
45000 - 48000
Our client is a well-respected and steadily growing law firm in the City, and they are keen to get on board an experienced L&D Advisor on a 12 month FTC (to cover maternity leave). Also, and very unusually in the current job market, they are looking for someone to work on part time basis (3 days).This is a busy role supporting the Learning & Development Manager, and in turn supported by two L&D Administrators, so it’s a great opportunity for someone wanting to focus on the key areas within L&D that add value, and can make a difference.The L&D team is considered a “centre of excellence” internally, and they are viewed as an essential part of the firm’s development and growth strategy – not just as a tick box. So if you’re looking for an opportunity to really stretch your L&D skills, while taking advantage of the flexibility that a part time role offers, then this could be perfect for you. Ideal candidates will be coming from another law firm’s L&D team, as so much of the work is aligned to legal training and development (lawyer CPD), but they might consider candidates from similarly structured professional services organisations. They are very happy to hear from candidates with previous law firm L&D experience who are returning after a break, or a move away from this area;Duties will include;Take the lead on L&D projects.Prepare and present business cases for L&D solutions – including budgets, timescales, and potential outcomes.Maintain and monitor the budget for the L&D function.Meet regularly with key stakeholders across the business to discuss, and suggest training and development for their teams.Communicate and internally “market” the L&D provisions, monitoring and reporting on learning take-up and outcomes.Produce digital content, edit videos, and write content for training courses and the intranet.Salary is competitive but obviously pro-rated to the three days. They also offer excellent benefits and the chance to work in a great team.For more information on this exciting opportunity, please contact John Bruce at HR Support (Part of The Law Support Group) ASAP.
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Early Careers Advisor
London
50000 - 52000 per Year
Our client is a leading full-service law firm with a market-leading reputation and pride themselves on providing the highest quality of service to our clients while enabling their employees to achieve their utmost in a supportive, inclusive, and enjoyable working environment.Due to an internal restructure and the growth of the team, they are looking to hire an ambitious and energetic Early Careers Advisor (Graduate Recruitment) to help them attract and hire the best and the brightest of the next generation of solicitors.The Early Careers team is responsible for recruiting for all of the firm's trainee lawyers and Solicitor Apprentices, as well as vacation scheme candidates, and take an active role in the marketing and events surrounding this.The team has grown over the last year and has built a reputation as a consistent and high-functioning team, demonstrating high levels of professionalism, with a proactive and organized approach to the attraction, selection, and development of candidates.What they are looking for is a bright and confident Early Careers Advisor, Assistant, or Coordinator with creative flair and a real passion for the graduate recruitment process. Ideal candidates will have gained at least 2 years of experience within a law firm as a member of the Early Careers/Graduate recruitment team, but they will consider candidates whose experience comes from a non-legal partnership/professional services environment with the same kind of in-depth, lengthy training programme for their professional staff.Key Responsibilities Include;Building relationships with external stakeholder, such as the universities and careers advisory organisationsMapping out the assessment process and marketing materials, ensuring a fair and equitable process that is run smoothlyAssist and support the Early Careers Assistant in their dutiesWork closely with the Marketing & Events team and Early Careers Manager to prepare for all events.Keep up to date with industry and competitor developments which may impact strategy, and make suggestions for ongoing improvements.For more information or to be considered, please get in touch with John Bruce ASAP.
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HR Support
HR Administrator
London
32000 - 33000
Our client is a well-respected and steadily growing law firm in the City, and they are keen to get on board a HR Administrator in a newly created role. They operate a hybrid working policy, 3 days in the office. This is a busy role supporting the Learning & Development Manager, as well as the wider team, with administration, diary management and helping coordinate the complex diary of meetings and training sessions.You will also gain excellent experience and exposure liaising with senior stakeholders across the firm, and also external providers and trainers.This is a really varied role that needs a someone super-organised who has excellent communication skills and the confidence to speak to people at all levels.What they are looking for is a confident HR Administrator with, ideally, some experience dealing with L&D matters, CPD, and training coordination. Preferred experience will have been gained in a law firm or similar professional services environment.Salary is competitive and they also offer excellent benefits and the chance to work in a great team with plenty of opportunity to grow and develop.So if you’re keen to build on your HR Administration experience and like the idea of specialising/becoming a subject matter expert, but really need more flexibility than a full time role offers, then my client would love to hear from you!For more information or to be considered, please contact John Bruce at HR Support ASAP.
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