Job: Senior HR Assistant
Location
: Chesterfield (Office-Based)
Salary:
£35,000
Working Hours:
Monday to Friday – 9am to 5pm
About Our Client:
Join our client's fantastic team in Chesterfield! Our client is a people-focused solicitors firm that takes pride in supporting, training, and developing their staff. With a friendly working environment, their culture is based on teamwork, flexibility, and kindness. If you're looking to make a positive impact while working in an environment where collaboration and high standards meet, this role could be perfect for you.
Why Join Our Client?:
- Career Growth: Our client is committed to helping you grow and develop your HR career, offering opportunities for progression.
- Competitive Salary: Reflecting your qualifications and experience.
- Collaborative Environment: Be part of a supportive team where your contributions are valued.
- Work-Life Balance: Enjoy regular working hours (no weekends!) in a friendly, professional setting.
- Impactful Role: Shape the company's people strategy, contributing to a positive workplace and ensuring HR compliance.
Role Overview:
As a Senior HR Assistant, you'll be a key part of our client's HR operations. Reporting to the HR Manager, you'll oversee essential HR processes, including payroll, database management, and supporting recruitment activities. You'll also supervise a small team, so confidence and leadership are essential. This is a wonderful opportunity for someone passionate about people, who enjoys a varied role that contributes to a positive workplace.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the HR Manager with daily HR operations and assist colleagues across the business.
- Manage personnel records and ensure compliance with company policies and legal requirements.
- Handle payroll processes and manage employee attendance and sickness records.
- Play an active role in recruitment and onboarding of new team members.
- Conduct exit interviews, return-to-work meetings, and address employee queries.
- Act as a First Aider and Health & Safety representative.
- Ensure HR documentation is up-to-date and compliant with employment laws.
- Stay informed about current employment legislation and HR best practices.
Person Specification:
The ideal candidate will:
- Have 4+ years of HR experience, ideally in a law firm.
- Hold CIPD Level 3/Certificate in People Practice (or working towards Level 5).
- Be proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Word, and Outlook.
- Possess strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrate excellent time management and organizational skills.
- Have a proactive, flexible approach to problem-solving and multi-tasking.
- Show a strong sense of discretion and confidentiality in handling sensitive information.
- Be a true team player, with a collaborative mindset.
What We Offer:
- Ongoing training and professional development to help you reach your full potential.
- No two days are the same in our dynamic, fast-paced HR department.
- Travel opportunities to our offices in Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, and South Yorkshire (UK driver's license required).
- Additional benefits include a competitive holiday allowance, pension scheme, and office closure over Christmas.
- Be part of a supportive and friendly environment with annual staff dinners, wellbeing events, and local business activities.
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