HR Assistant

HSL Compliance Limited; Ross-on-Wye; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days leave

Company pension

Eye tests

Wellbeing support

Discounts via Reward Gateway

Job summary

HSL Compliance Limited is seeking an HR Assistant to act as the initial contact for internal workforce queries and to manage essential employee lifecycle processes. You will maintain digital HR records, coordinate pre-employment checks, and draft contracts to ensure smooth inductions.

You will partner with Payroll during monthly cut-offs, support GDPR-compliant data management, and help delivery of a welcoming new-starter journey across the UK team.

Qualifications

• Experience in HR or busy administrative roles.
• Adept at handling confidential information and data privacy.
• Ability to draft letters/contracts and manage HR records.

Responsibilities

• Answer general HR queries from managers and staff across the group.
• Draft offer letters, contracts, and change letters; lead pre-employment screening.
• Coordinate administrative workflows for new starters, transfers and leavers.
• Maintain accurate employee data in HR systems with GDPR compliance.
• Support monthly payroll processing by submitting variations and starter/leaver details.
• Track learning, administer training, issue certificates, and support compliance tracking.

Skills

HR systems

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Time management

Education

CIPD Level 3 qualification

Tools

HR databases

Job description

HR Assistant

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.