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HR Assistant

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior & Mid Level
  • Legal
    People, HR & Administration
  • Manchester

AI generated summary

  • You need HR admin experience, strong organizational skills, clear communication, ability to prioritize, discretion, proficiency in Word/Excel, and a CIPD qualification (or on track for one).
  • You will manage HR system queries, maintain HR data, prepare documentation, support payroll, produce reports, coordinate meetings, and assist with general HR admin and projects.

Requirements

  • Experience in an HR administrative role
  • Strong organisation skills and attention to detail
  • Clear, professional communication skills
  • Ability to prioritise workload and work independently
  • A discreet and confidential approach
  • Competence in Microsoft Word and Excel
  • CIPD qualification (or working towards) is desirable

Responsibilities

  • Acting as a key point of contact for HR system queries
  • Maintaining accurate HR data on the HR system (Cascade)
  • Preparing HR documentation, including contract variations and letters
  • Supporting monthly payroll processes through accurate data management
  • Producing HR reports and management information
  • Coordinating exit interviews, probation reviews and HR meetings
  • Providing general HR administrative support and assisting with ad‑hoc projects

FAQs

What is the primary role of the HR Assistant?

The HR Assistant provides high-quality administrative support to the HR Operations team, maintaining HR systems, processes, and data to ensure the smooth running of day-to-day HR activities.

Where can this position be based?

This role can be based at either the Birmingham, Exeter, or Manchester office.

What qualifications are desirable for the HR Assistant position?

A CIPD qualification (or working towards it) is desirable for this role.

What type of experience should a candidate have for this role?

Candidates should have experience in an HR administrative role.

What are the key skills required for the HR Assistant position?

Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, clear professional communication, ability to prioritise workload, and a discreet and confidential approach are key skills for this position.

What software proficiency is required for the HR Assistant role?

Competence in Microsoft Word and Excel is required for the HR Assistant role.

Are there any benefits associated with this position?

Yes, benefits include an annual bonus scheme, GPP Pension Scheme with Aviva, Private Medical Insurance with Vitality Health, and additional perks such as discounted gym memberships and free cinema tickets.

What is Trowers & Hamlins' stance on equity, diversity, and inclusion?

Trowers & Hamlins values equity, diversity, and inclusion, considering all applications on merit and treating applicants equally irrespective of various personal characteristics.

What should candidates expect during the recruitment process?

Candidates should expect employment screening background checks, which include personal details, education and employment history, professional qualifications, and credit and criminal checks as appropriate.

How can candidates request additional support during the recruitment process?

Candidates can contact the recruitment team at recruit@trowers.com for any adjustments or additional support needed during the recruitment process or after the offer stage.

International law firm with a broad commercial, real estate, litigation and private wealth practice.

Law
Industry
1001-5000
Employees

Mission & Purpose

Trowers & Hamlins is well known for its eclectic mix of specialisations combining sector leadership in the UK and across the Middle East. We help businesses and governments change the way we live and work for the better. We do this by providing commercial advice geared towards tackling tomorrow's challenges in industry. We are well known for our expertise in the real estate sector, and have thriving commercial, social housing, banking and finance, and private wealth practices, in addition to specialist practices such as planning, tax, pensions, and environment. We are a top-50 UK law firm and undertake work around the globe. We have over 170 partners and more than 1000 employees. The main office is in the City of London, with three UK regional offices in Birmingham, Exeter and Manchester. Outside the UK we have more than 80 lawyers and four offices across the Middle East North Africa (MENA) region (including Abu Dhabi, Bahrain, Dubai and Oman), as well as an office in Malaysia.