HR Assistant (Part Time)

Alford & Bishop; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible working arrangements

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Alford & Bishop is seeking an HR Assistant to join the central operations team on a part-time basis in the Southeast London / Kent area. The role offers 2.5 days per week with hours spread across 4–5 shorter days and a salary of £25,000–£30,000 per year.

You will support HRBP and management, maintain confidential records, assist with recruitment, onboarding and probation, and help with absence, training, and lifecycle administration while ensuring accuracy and discretion.

Qualifications

• Experience in HR or compliance administration.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft SharePoint.
• Excellent organisation, attention to detail and communication skills.
• Discretion and professionalism in handling confidential information.
• CIPD Level 3 qualification would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and operational HR support to the HR Business Partner and management.
• Maintain accurate, confidential employee records and support recruitment, onboarding and inductions.
• Assist with probation, absence, training and lifecycle administration.
• Prepare HR correspondence and documentation and support HR policies and procedures.

Skills

Organisation

Attention to detail

Discretion

Communication skills

Education

CIPD Level 3

Tools

Microsoft SharePoint

Job description

HR Assistant (Part Time)

Southeast London, Kent

£25,000 - £30,000

W/29743

HR Assistant – Our client is a long established and forward thinking firm with offices across London and the Southeast. They provide a broad range of legal services to individuals, businesses, and charities. As they continue to grow, they are seeking a dedicated and detail oriented HR Administrator to join their central operations team on a part time basis. To offer HR support throughout the week, they are looking for someone 2.5 days per week. Ideally, the hours will be spread across 4 to 5 shorter working days.

About the Role

You will provide administrative and operational support to the HR Business Partner and wider management team, maintaining accurate and confidential employee records. You will support recruitment, onboarding, inductions and probation processes, as well as assist with absence, training and general employee lifecycle administration. The role will also involve preparing HR correspondence and documentation, supporting HR policies and procedures, and ensuring all personal and employment related information is handled with a high level of accuracy and confidentiality.

Candidate Requirements

Candidates should have previous experience in HR and/or compliance administration, with a good working knowledge of Microsoft SharePoint. Excellent organisation, attention to detail, and communication skills are essential, along with discretion and professionalism in handling confidential information. Experience in a regulated environment and/or a CIPD Level 3 qualification would be advantageous.

On Offer

This role offers an excellent opportunity to advance within a progressive and forward thinking legal practice. The firm is well managed and enjoys a strong reputation, making it an ideal environment for long term career growth. With a focus on professional development, they offer excellent career prospects and a supportive workplace culture. Additionally, the firm provides a competitive salary, flexible working arrangements, and the opportunity to be part of a collaborative and highly regarded team.