Freshfields

HR Assistant (12-Month Fixed Term Contract)

Freshfields  •  €24k/yr  •  Bratislava, SK (Onsite)  •  4 hours ago
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Job Description

From 1750 EUR/month

The salary might be adjusted with regard to your previous experience.

What will you do?

Operating within a respected HR team, your role will be to provide advice and guidance on HR programs, policies and practices, resolve queries and deliver first-class customer service to colleagues across our international office network.

Key responsibilities and deliverables:

  • Responding to inquiries and providing answers
  • Ensuring that correct and timely advice is provided and escalates issues where appropriate
  • Providing transactional processing and administration
  • Updating documents in response to new legislation or policy changes
  • Actively participate in regular team meetings to ensure information is shared
  • Involvement in HR projects
  • Updating and maintaining accurate information on the firm’s HR System (Workday)
  • Building and maintaining effective relationships with the other members of the HR team
  • Actively participating in process improvement discussions

What do we offer

  • A people-first culture that values belonging, inclusion, and diverse perspectives.
  • Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
  • Exposure to strategic technology initiatives and enterprise-level transformation programmes.
  • A collaborative environment where your insights help shape technology investment decisions.
  • Office vibe in an attractive location
  • Mostly remote—just coordinate with your team to find what works best
  • Need to drive in? We've got shared parking spots available
  • Get an extra 6% on top of your monthly base salary to spend how you want—whether it’s for wellness, learning, investments or other perks
  • Enjoy a daily meal allowance of €8.50 for every day you work—fully covered by us
  • Extra days off to help you recharge
  • Life assurance to support your loved ones if the unexpected happens
  • Get up to 20 days off with full pay for sickness or caring for dependents
  • Earn a yearly performance bonus based on how you do
  • Daily office refreshments to keep you fueled throughout the day
  • Well-being support with helpful apps and an Employee Assistance Program
  • Events and workshops on different themes throughout the year
  • Volunteering and charity activities

Personality requirements and skill

  • Previous HR experience
  • Previous experience of using HR Technology
  • Language Skills: English B2, German B2(nice to have)
  • Technical Proficiency: Advanced skills in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
  • Proactive approach to learning and applying AI and automation tools
  • Ownership & Results Orientation: Ability to take initiative and deliver high-quality outcomes with minimal supervision
  • Problem Solving & Innovation: Strong analytical and decision-making skills, with a curious mindset that seeks out creative and effective solutions
  • Customer-Focused Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a focus on understanding and meeting customer needs
  • Organizational Skills: Exceptional time management and attention to detail, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks efficiently
Freshfields

About Freshfields

Freshfields is a global firm with over 280 years’ experience of anticipating change, setting new standards and shaping the future of law. In a complex world where new opportunities evolve quickly, we are a trusted, forward-thinking partner who can give clients the edge and help propel their ambitions.

At Freshfields we are steadfast champions of our clients—that’s why leading global companies turn to us when it matters most. We are proud to be recognised as a top-tier leader in the practice areas most important to clients around the world today.

We bring bold thinking, deep expertise and the latest capabilities to help clients make critical decisions, prepare for new opportunities, and tackle unprecedented matters. When opportunities stretch across borders, we connect clients with experts and advisors from across our global team.

We are deeply committed to making a positive impact for our clients, our communities and the people we serve, and we are transparent about our efforts to drive change.

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Freshfields has offices in Austria, Bahrain, Belgium, China, England, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands, Singapore, Spain, the United Arab Emirates, the United States of America and Vietnam.

Industry
Legal & Compliance
Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
London, GB
Year Founded
1743
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