Assistant Office Manager / HR Administrator

Job description / Role

A bespoke British law firm based in the heart of DIFC, is seeking an Assistant Office Manager/HR Administrator to support the Office Manager with the day to day running of the office and with the overall HR function. As an ambassador for the organisation, the role is key to the business and requires a true professional to represent the company in the best possible manner. The role is client facing and candidates will possess exceptional English skills and strong presentation skills.

The role will require a range of different tasks to be carried out including but not limited to; setting and maintaining HR personnel files, administering secretarial skills testing, liaising with candidates and agents, arranging video conference bookings internally and with external facilities and assist the Office Manager with key reports.

Additionally, you will assist with managing leave and sickness allocation, holiday rota for both fee earners and support staff and assist with travel arrangements as and when required. You will be the point of contact for any visitors into the office and liaise with all suppliers.

Requirements

Experience gained in a professional services firm is desirable. Proactivity, good organizational skills and the ability to demonstrate high levels of accuracy are paramount, coupled with excellent MS Office skills.

About the Company

Irwin & Dow was established in 2013 to provide clients with a unique and highly personalised recruitment service, providing the very top calibre of candidates across the business support and secretarial function.

We provide a refreshing approach, working in close partnership with clients and candidates across diverse industry sectors; large MNC’s, government & semi -government entities, SME’s, local businesses and in the start-up and UHNWI support framework.

Great people equal great success: all our candidates are interviewed personally by a member of the team, and we develop longstanding and in-depth relationships with our clients, understanding their corporate culture and goals to ensure a successful outcome for both parties.

Our values of discretion and diplomacy are paramount, and we are pleased to be a partner of choice for clients and candidates.