HR Assistant – Onboarding & People Ops (FTC)

Irwin Mitchell; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days' holiday

28 days with role level

Bank holidays

Annual bonus review opportunities

Westfield Health

Digital GP access

Competitive pension

Volunteer days

Discounts & lifestyle benefits

Job summary

Irwin Mitchell is recruiting for two fixed-term HR Assistant placements (6 months and 12 months) within the People Services team. You will handle a range of HR admin tasks, onboarding support and compliance checks, contributing to a high-quality employee experience.

You will gain exposure to multiple HR processes, receive regular development through monthly one-to-one meetings, and work in a busy, collaborative professional services environment.

Qualifications

• Previous HR administration experience.
• Knowledge of pre-employment screening processes and right to work requirements.
• Professional, approachable and confidential manner with sensitive information.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work accurately.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills across all levels.
• Collaborative approach and willingness to share ideas with the team.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and processing offer letters and employment documentation.
• Completing HR compliance checks, including right to work verification and pre-employment screening.
• Supporting onboarding of new starters and coordinating internal moves/leavers.
• Responding to employee queries, including absence, annual leave and HR system support.
• Working with HR and Payroll to resolve queries and ensure a seamless employee experience.
• Building positive relationships across the business with clear, professional communication.
• Providing administrative and project support for wider HR Operations initiatives.

Skills

HR administration

Right to work

Communication

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Collaboration

Teamwork

Job description

Irwin Mitchell is recruiting for two fixed-term HR Assistant placements (6 months and 12 months) within the People Services team. You will handle a range of HR admin tasks, onboarding support and compliance checks, contributing to a high-quality employee experience.

You will gain exposure to multiple HR processes, receive regular development through monthly one-to-one meetings, and work in a busy, collaborative professional services environment.