Talent Acquisition Assistant

Talent Acquisition Assistant (Remote) 

Join Our Growing Recruitment Team!

To support our ambitious growth, we’re expanding our recruitment function and are searching for a Talent Acquisition Assistant to join our team. In this role, you’ll play a vital part in helping us attract and identify top talent and support our recruitment operations through candidate sourcing and administrative duties.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with up to 12 months of experience in a resourcing or recruitment support role, or for someone eager to launch their career in recruitment and gain hands-on experience within a dynamic, fast-paced team environment.

About Harper James

Harper James is a full-service commercial law firm with a unique subscription-based model for ambitious SMEs. We’ve grown rapidly and recently secured private-equity backing from LDC to fuel our next phase of expansion, including through strategic M&A. We’re a remote-first, no-ego team of over 150 people.

What We’re Looking For

Reporting to our Head of Talent Acquisition, you’ll play an important role in our direct recruitment process. This is a busy and fast-paced position with plenty of opportunity for personal and professional growth.

Ideally, you will:

• Demonstrate excellent time management and the ability to respond quickly in a competitive market
• Be adept at prioritising and managing multiple tasks, with strong organisational and communication abilities
• Be willing to learn about our unique business model, departments, and practice areas
• Confidently source candidates who meet specific criteria using LinkedIn
• Possess solid Microsoft 365 and general administrative skills
• Bring enthusiasm and professionalism to our collaborative and friendly team

Key Responsibilities

• Support the recruitment strategy and develop a strong understanding of our business and employer brand
• Conduct professional outreach and headhunting of candidates via LinkedIn

• Qualify applications by carefully screening submitted CV's and profiles, ensuring candidates meet the required criteria for each vacancy before progressing them in the recruitment process.

• Promote job openings across social media platforms
• Communicate feedback to candidates
• Maintain and update our Applicant Tracking System (ATS)
• Provide general administrative support to the recruitment team

What We Offer

• The chance to be part of an innovative, fast-growing company at the forefront of the legal sector, with ample opportunity for development and career progression
• Competitive salary and bonus structure
• Full-time, remote position (occasional travel for team events/meetings)
• A welcoming team-oriented culture with daily check-ins and regular 1:1s
• Relaxed yet professional working environment with supportive colleagues

The Bottom Line

• £24,000 - £26,000 DOE plus bonus.
• 33 days holiday, including public holidays.
• Option to buy up to 5 holiday days a year.
• Private Healthcare
• Death in service benefit.
• Access to our electric car scheme.
• An opportunity to play an important part in the next phase of growth for a law firm leading innovation within legal services.

Ready to start or develop your recruitment career with us? Apply today and become part of the Harper James journey!

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