HR Assistant

GerrardWhite; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A reputable law firm is seeking a part-time HR Assistant in Eastbourne. The role involves supporting recruitment, maintaining employee records, and ensuring compliance with HR policies. Candidates should have previous HR experience or a minimum Level 3 CIPD qualification. This position offers the flexibility of part-time hours while contributing to a respected legal environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a HR Assistant role.
• Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Confident communicator with the ability to work with all levels.

Responsibilities

• Support recruitment and onboarding process.
• Maintain employee records ensuring compliance with GDPR.
• Provide first-line advice on HR policies and procedures.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

CIPD qualification (Level 3 minimum)

Tools

HR databases

Job description

Overview

HR Assistant (PART-TIME)

Our client, a reputable law firm, is seeking a dedicated and professional HR Assistant to join the team. This is a part-time role (3 days per week) and will be based in Eastbourne. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in supporting the legal and support teams with a wide range of HR responsibilities. It is an excellent opportunity for a professional who is looking to develop their HR career within a supportive and reputable legal environment.

Please note that the salary listed for this job is a full-time equivalent, and will be pro-rata\'d for the 3 days per week.

The successful HR Assistant will play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of HR operations, working closely with managers and staff across the business. You will support on recruitment, employee lifecycle administration, compliance checks, training, and day-to-day HR queries.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting the recruitment and onboarding process for legal and support staff, including drafting contracts, offer letters, and carrying out pre-employment checks.
• Maintaining and updating employee records and HR systems, ensuring compliance with GDPR and regulatory requirements.
• Assisting with performance reviews, training records, and professional development programmes.
• Providing first-line advice on HR policies, procedures, absence management, and employee relations, escalating where necessary.
• Supporting payroll and benefits administration, ensuring accuracy of staff data.
• Assisting with compliance checks such as right-to-work, DBS and reference checks.
• Coordinating staff training, CPD, wellbeing and diversity initiatives.
• Acting as the first point of contact for day-to-day HR queries, delivering a professional and confidential service.

Key Requirements

• Previous experience in a HR Assistant role; prior experience within a law firm or professional services is desirable but not essential.
• If you do not have law firm experience, you must have completed your CIPD qualification (Level 3 minimum).
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• A confident communicator with the ability to work with staff at all levels.
• Professional, discreet, and able to handle confidential information appropriately.
• Proficiency in IT systems, including HR databases and Microsoft Office.

This role is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated HR Assistant who is looking for flexibility with part-time hours while gaining exposure in a respected law firm environment.

If you are a proactive and professional HR Assistant seeking your next role in Eastbourne, we’d love to hear from you.