HR Assistant

Harrison Drury Solicitors; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working policy

Employee bonus scheme and annual pay‑u

Medicash health benefits cash plan and

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Increasing holiday entitlement with长度

Paid time off for voluntary work

Free conveyancing for primary home

Free Wills

Employee referral scheme

Salary review process

Staff recognition awards

Job summary

Harrison Drury Solicitors in Preston is seeking an experienced HR Assistant/HR Co-ordinator to support a busy HR function. The role covers recruitment administration, HR systems, induction coordination and broader HR initiatives, reporting to the Head of HR.

A proactive, organised approach and 3+ years’ experience are essential. You will work closely with colleagues across departments and contribute to a positive, values-led workplace with hybrid working arrangements and ongoing development

Qualifications

• HR administration experience in a busy environment.
• Ability to provide procedural advice to colleagues.
• Strong customer-service approach.

Responsibilities

• Recruitment administration — up to producing offer letters and contracts.
• HR policy guidance — provide procedural advice on queries of some complexity.
• HR system management — ensure HD One and HR records are accurate and up to date.
• Reporting & data — produce and analyse information (People Dashboard, Gallup 12).
• Induction coordination — plan inductions and deliver HR section; assist IT training.

Skills

HR administration

Procedural guidance

Customer service

Communication

Data entry / data handling

Organisational skills

Education

CIPD Level 3

Tools

HD One

Microsoft Office

Job description

Harrison Drury is a market‑leading firm of solicitors with offices across Lancashire, Cumbria and Staffordshire. We’re delighted to be named one of the UK’s Best Companies to Work For, for the third year running, placing 40th in the Top 100 Best Mid‑Sized Companies and 10th in the Best Companies to Work for in the Law Sector. These achievements reflect our commitment to creating a supportive, people‑focused workplace where our colleagues can thrive. With over 125 years of history, we’re a well‑established firm, but we’re also in an exciting period of growth, with the energy and ambition of a modern, fast‑developing business. It’s a fantastic time to join us.

About The Role

We’re looking for a proactive and organised HR Assistant / HR Co‑ordinator, with at least 3 years’ experience, to support our busy HR function and help deliver an outstanding colleague experience across the firm based from our Preston office. This is a varied role covering recruitment administration, HR systems, colleague support, induction coordination and wider HR initiatives. You’ll work closely with the Head of HR and colleagues across all departments, becoming a trusted point of contact for day‑to‑day HR queries.

Key Responsibilities

• Recruitment administration — managing all aspects up to producing offer letters and employment contracts
• HR policy guidance — providing procedural advice to colleagues on queries of some complexity
• HR system management — ensuring HD One and HR records are accurate and up to date
• Reporting & data — producing and analysing information including People Dashboard and Gallup 12 surveys
• Induction coordination — planning inductions and delivering the HR section; occasional IT training
• Trainee & Academy support — assisting the Training Principal with arrangements for trainee solicitors and HD Academy
• Payroll changes — ensuring accurate information is provided for payroll updates
• Work experience coordination — arranging placements, packs and access
• Careers events — coordinating trainees/apprentices attending events
• Car parking administration for Preston
• HR projects & process improvements — contributing to streamlining and value‑adding initiatives
• Demonstrating HD’s values in all aspects of the role

Essential Experience

• HR administration experience in a busy environment, ideally 3+ years
• Providing procedural advice to colleagues
• Strong customer‑service approach

Desirable Experience

• Experience in the legal sector
• Experience in a busy HR department
• CIPD Level 3 qualification

Qualifications & Technical Skills

• Understanding of how HR supports business operations
• Experience using data/recording systems
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Excellent communication, planning and organisation
• Demonstrates HD values: outstanding service, teamwork, honest communication, commitment to development, accountability

Benefits

• Hybrid working policy
• Employee bonus scheme and annual pay review
• Medicash health benefits cash plan and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Increasing holiday entitlement with length of service
• Paid time off for voluntary work (2 days per year)
• Free conveyancing for the purchase/sale of your primary residence
• Free individual or mirror Wills
• Employee referral scheme
• Biannual promotion and salary uplift application process
• Regular social events, including our annual Christmas party and staff recognition awards

Why Join Us?

• Be part of an award‑winning, people‑focused firm.
• Work alongside recognised experts in the field.
• Enjoy a supportive culture that invests in development and wellbeing.
• Flexible working arrangements to suit your lifestyle.
• Opportunity to make a real impact in a growing team.

Harrison Drury is a people business with relationships at its heart. We deliver legal services as trusted legal partners to businesses, individuals and families across Lancashire, Cumbria, Manchester, Merseyside and Staffordshire.