HR Assistant

HSL Compliance; Ross-on-Wye; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Company pension

Sick pay

Free eye test every 2 years

Kinhub wellbeing support

Retailer discounts

Job summary

HSL Compliance is seeking an HR Assistant to be the friendly first point of contact for internal workforce queries. You will manage essential employee lifecycle processes and maintain meticulous digital HR records.

You will coordinate pre-employment checks, draft contracts, and partner with Payroll to ensure smooth monthly cut-offs. Join a team delivering GDPR-compliant HR operations across the business.

Qualifications

• Previous HR or busy administrative experience (Essential).
• Experience using HR databases and systems with confidential information.
• CIPD Level 3 qualification (or willingness to work towards one) is highly desirable.
• Approachable, responsive, and clear communicator with excellent written skills.
• Meticulous attention to detail with strong time-management skills.
• Understanding of basic UK employment legislation and HR best practices.

Responsibilities

• Answer general HR queries from managers and staff across the group in a helpful, timely manner.
• Draft offer letters, contracts, and change letters; lead pre-employment screening to ensure smooth inductions.
• Coordinate administrative workflows for new starters, transfers, and leavers.
• Maintain accurate, real-time employee data in HR databases in GDPR-compliant manner.
• Support monthly payroll processing by submitting variations, starter/leaver details, and pay amendments before cut-offs.
• Track mandatory learning, administer training programmes, issue certificates, and support managers with compliance tracking.

Skills

HR experience

Confidential data handling

Strong communication

Time management

UK employment law knowledge

Education

CIPD Level 3 (desirable)

Tools

HR databases/systems

Payroll systems

Job description

Location: Ross-on-Wye or Wolverhampton (Office-Based)

Join HSL Compliance

As our HR Assistant, you will act as the friendly first point of contact for internal workforce queries, manage essential employee lifecycle processes, and maintain meticulous digital HR records.

From coordinating pre‑employment checks and drafting contracts to partnering directly with Payroll ahead of monthly cut‑offs, you will play a crucial role in delivering a welcoming new‑starter journey and maintaining HR compliance across the entire business.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Answer general HR queries from managers and staff across the group in a helpful, timely manner.
• Draft offer letters, contracts, and change letters; lead pre‑employment screening (including Enhanced DBS checks) to ensure smooth, compliant inductions.
• Coordinate seamless administrative workflows for new starters, internal transfers, and leavers.
• Maintain accurate, real‑time employee data in our HR databases, managing records in strict compliance with GDPR.
• Support monthly payroll processing by submitting employee variations, starter/leaver details, and pay amendments before strict cut‑offs.
• Track mandatory learning, administer employee training programmes, issue certificates, and support line managers with compliance tracking.

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience in an HR, people‑focused, or busy administrative role (Essential).
• Experience using HR databases and systems with an aptitude for handling confidential information.
• CIPD Level 3 qualification (or a strong willingness to work towards one) is highly desirable.
• Approachable, responsive, and clear communicator with excellent written skills.
• Meticulous attention to detail with strong time‑management skills.
• Understanding of basic UK employment legislation and HR best practices.

Why Work for HSL?

• Full training and clear career development pathways
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Company pension scheme & sick pay scheme
• Free eye test every 2 years
• Access to Kinhub (wellbeing & financial support)
• Discounts with hundreds of retailers via Reward Gateway

About Us

HSL Compliance is one of the UK’s leading compliance specialists, helping organisations keep people safe. We work with local authorities, housing associations and businesses across the UK, providing essential services including water safety, fire safety and wider compliance solutions.

Our success is built on the dedication of our people, and we’re proud to offer a supportive workplace where employees can grow, develop and make a real impact.