HR Officer/HR Assistant

Hughes Paddison Solicitors; Cheltenham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A law firm in Cheltenham is seeking an HR Officer/HR Assistant to manage HR operations from onboarding to off-boarding. This role involves supporting HR initiatives and projects while maintaining high standards in HR administration. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and ready to contribute to our people-focused culture. Competitive salary and benefits offered, including hybrid working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working

Pension

Private medical insurance

Mental health support

23 days annual leave

Qualifications

• Foundation in HR with the ability to interpret complex information.
• Experience in HR administration across the employee lifecycle.
• Capability to handle employee relations queries professionally.

Responsibilities

• Manage HR administration from onboarding to off-boarding.
• Support HR projects and policy updates.
• Handle employee relations queries with professionalism.

Skills

Attention to detail

Proactive attitude

HR knowledge

Problem-solving

Job description

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Job Description

Are you a detail-driven HR professional who thrives in a structured environment but loves variety through project work?

31 Jul, 2025

HR Officer/HR Assistant

Competitive salary

• Hughes Paddison
• Hybrid (Cheltenham Spa, Cheltenham, UK)
  
  

Full time Support Employment, Other

Job Description

Are you a detail-driven HR professional who thrives in a structured environment but loves variety through project work?

We're looking for a HR Officer or HR Assistant who can keep our people operations administration running smoothly with precision, initiative, and a sharp eye for detail.

Working in a small, focussed HR team you will own and deliver accurate HR administration across the employee lifecycle - from onboarding to off-boarding. You'll support HR projects across policy updates, process improvements and systems along with handling low-volume employee relations queries with confidence and professionalism.

You'll already have a foundation in HR and will bring the proven ability to interpret complex information, extract key insights, critically evaluate, and apply sound judgement while understanding wider HR implications. You'll demonstrate a pragmatic approach and a keen interest to support day-to-day operational HR as well as working on projects that supports both the firms and the departments people focussed initiatives.

At Hughes Paddison being part of our teams means you have a healthy balance of work and fun. There are opportunities to frequently socialise with colleagues from the business at events arranged by our social committee and also events to support our charity of the year.

In Addition We Offer

• Hybrid working
• A competitive salary, commensurate on experience
• A competitive benefit package, including pension, private medical insurance, group income protection (PHI), 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays, additional discretionary leave days, access to an employee assistance programme and mental health first aiders, charity of the year and social events
  
  

Are you ready to take your next step in your HR career? Join us and play a key role in delivering efficient people-focussed support across the employee lifecycle. If you're organised, proactive, and thrive in a calm focussed office environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Please send your CV and a short cover letter to Ursula Day, HR Manager at [e-mail]

Staff Type

Business Support Staff

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Human Resources

• Industries

  Legal Services

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