HR & Recruitment Assistant

TSR Legal; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking law firm in Cardiff is seeking an enthusiastic HR & Recruitment Assistant to support HR administration and recruitment processes. The ideal candidate will have experience in an HR environment, strong communication skills, and a desire for career development. Offers a competitive salary, generous leave, and opportunities for progression.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous annual leave

Annual Leave Purchase Scheme

Gym Discounts

Career Development opportunities

Milestone Recognition

Events & Networking involvement

Refer a Friend Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in an HR environment is desirable.
• Strong understanding of HR processes, employment law, and data protection.
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Support recruitment and onboarding processes.
• Manage HR administration across the employee lifecycle.
• Coordinate staff engagement initiatives and recognition programmes.

Skills

HR processes understanding

Attention to detail

Effective communication

IT systems proficiency

Team collaboration

Education

CIPD Level 3 qualification (or working towards)

Job description

HR & Recruitment Assistant

TSR Legal are proud to be working with a forward-thinking and award-winning law firm who are seeking an enthusiastic HR & Recruitment Assistant to join their busy and dynamic HR team in Cardiff. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting all aspects of HR administration across the full employee lifecycle, while also getting involved in recruitment, onboarding, and staff engagement initiatives.

Responsibilities

Recruitment & Onboarding

• Support people managers with the job requisition process, including creating job descriptions and requisition forms.
• Create and post job adverts, managing applications and shortlisting candidates.
• Prepare interview packs and coordinate interview arrangements, including room bookings and candidate communication.
• Attend interviews with hiring managers and ensure timely correspondence throughout the process.
• Coordinate attendance at career fairs and networking events.
• Engage with recruitment agencies and assist with graduate and business projects.

HR Administration

• Provide administrative support across the employee lifecycle, from onboarding through to exit interviews.
• Maintain and update HR and payroll systems with employee information.
• Collate payroll data accurately for processing and reporting.
• Manage reference requests and conduct DBS checks as required.
• Support with HR reporting, re-accreditation procedures, and document management.
• Act as the first point of contact for HR-related administration queries.

Staff Engagement

• Coordinate employee engagement initiatives and recognition programmes.
• Organise milestone celebrations, birthdays, and company events such as the Summer and Christmas parties.

Other Duties

• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times.
• Undertake other reasonable duties as directed by management.

About You

• Experience in an HR environment is desirable.
• CIPD Level 3 qualification (or working towards) is advantageous.
• Strong understanding of HR processes, employment law, and data protection.
• Highly organised, with excellent attention to detail and ability to prioritise tasks.
• Effective communicator with strong written and verbal skills.
• Confident using IT systems and learning new software quickly.
• A collaborative and proactive team player.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary
• Generous annual leave: minimum of 23 days plus bank holidays, your birthday off, a personal day, and an additional discretionary day at Christmas.
• Annual Leave Purchase Scheme: option to buy up to 3 extra days per year.
• Gym Discounts: discounted memberships to support your wellbeing.
• Career Development: opportunities for learning and progression.
• Milestone Recognition: rewards for key service anniversaries.
• Events & Networking: involvement in firm-wide and charity events.
• Refer a Friend Scheme: financial reward for successful referrals.

If you're looking to develop your HR career within a supportive and people-focused environment, this is an excellent opportunity to join a firm that truly values its team.

Apply now for immediate consideration or feel free to give Rachel Phillips a call at TSR Legal on #removed# / in absolute confidence.