HR Assistant 12-Month Fixed Term Contract Maternity Cover Location: Gravesend, Kent Salary: £30K - £35K Diamond Search Recruitment are delighted to be supporting a well-established and busy law firm in their search for a proactive and detail-oriented HR Assistant to join their team on a 12-month fixed-term maternity cover contract. This role provides essential administrative and operational support across the full employee lifecycle, ensuring HR processes are delivered efficiently, confidentially, and in line with legal and regulatory requirements. Working Hours 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:30pm (one hour unpaid lunch break at 1:00pm.) Key Responsibilities HR Administration and Support Provide day-to-day administrative support to the HR team Maintain accurate and confidential employee records Draft HR correspondence including contracts, offer letters, and policy updates Assist with onboarding and offboarding processes, including right-to-work checks Recruitment and Onboarding Coordinate recruitment activities, including posting vacancies, scheduling interviews, and liaising with candidates Support hiring managers throughout the recruitment process Prepare onboarding documentation and ensure a smooth induction experience Employee Relations and Compliance Act as a first point of contact for general HR queries, escalating where appropriate Support absence management, probation reviews, and performance management processes Assist in ensuring compliance ..... full job details .....