Human Resources Assistant

New Homes Law; Chelmsford; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal services provider in Chelmsford seeks an HR Assistant to support the Human Resources department. You will handle recruitment, payroll, and maintain HR records while offering outstanding support to employees. This role offers growth opportunities with full training and a hybrid working model. The salary is £27,500 per annum, with various employee benefits including enhanced leave and personal development plans.

Benefits

Enhanced annual leave allowance

Hybrid working arrangement: 4 days in the office, 1 day from home

Dog friendly offices

Casual Fridays with a monthly complimentary lunch

Personal Development Plan

Free eye tests and discounted eyewear

Employee of the month recognition scheme

Qualifications

• 1-3 years’ experience working in a HR department.
• Ability to handle sensitive information confidentially.
• Knowledge of UK Employment Law and HR best practices.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the recruitment process including job postings and scheduling interviews.
• Provide excellent service to all stakeholders.
• Maintain and update employee records.
• Support payroll data collation and ensure compliance.

Skills

Team player

Organisational skills

Time-management

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

A level including Maths and English GCSE

Tools

HR System

Job description

Overview

About New Homes Law: New Homes Law is a leading, dynamic, client-focused legal services provider specialising in residential property transactions across the UK. We work with some of the country’s top new build developers and shared ownership housing associations, delivering a seamless and customer-focused experience. Our modern, forward-thinking approach combines expert legal advice with cutting-edge technology, ensuring an efficient and transparent journey for every customer. At New Homes Law, we invest heavily in innovation, professional development, and customer satisfaction, making us a trusted partner in the property sector and an exceptional place to build your career.

Your New Role

As a HR Assistant, you\'ll play a key role in a small HR team supporting the Human Resources department by performing administrative duties, assisting with recruitment, employee relations, collating the payroll and maintaining HR records. This role is pivotal in ensuring smooth and efficient HR operations while providing outstanding ‘people first’ focused support to employees and senior managers.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to grow within the HR field — you\'ll receive full training and ongoing support to develop your skills.

What You’ll be Doing

• Assist in the recruitment process, including job postings, scheduling interviews and supporting managers holding interviews.
• Support with onboarding such as drafting induction plans for new starters and ensuring all new starter processes have been completed including requesting Disclosure and Barring Service checks.
• Provide an excellent ‘people first’ service to all stakeholders of the business.
• Assist with accurately collating the payroll data monthly in readiness for this to be provided to the Finance department and Accountants for processing.
• Maintain and update employee records in line with company policies and legal requirements including maintaining the HR system.
• Prepare HR related letters and documents such as change of terms and conditions letters, preparing offer letters and contracts of employment.
• Support in collating the monthly company newsletter.
• Provide administration support with employee engagement and employee benefits initiatives such as Employee of the Month and Friday Lunch.
• Support the HR Manager with HR projects and associated reports or administration required.
• Take meeting notes to support with Employee Relations matters where required.
• Support and coach line managers with lower-level Employee Relations matters such as probation review meetings and absence management processes.
• Ensure a high level of confidentiality and compliance in line with UK Employment Law and company policies and procedures is always maintained.
• Support with any other duties necessary with the level of responsibility of this role as needed.

What You’ll Bring

• A people person who is a team player with a willingness to learn
• The successful candidate must be educated to at least A level (including Maths and English GCSE) and must have 1-3 years’ experience working within a HR department.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and comfortable working in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.
• Good professional written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with a high level of confidentiality.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Desirable

• Knowledge of UK Employment Law and HR best practices.
• Level 3 CIPD qualified or equivalent worked experience.
• Experience using a HR System.
• Ability to work independently and use initiative whilst collaborating and working in a team environment.

Base Salary

Base Salary: £27,500 per annum dependent on experience

Compensation & Benefits

In return, you can expect to work closely with an energetic team where your efforts and success will be noticed. We offer a competitive remuneration package as well as:

• Enhanced annual leave allowance including birthday leave and Christmas shutdown.
• Hybrid working arrangement: 4 days in the office and 1 day working from home.
• Dog friendly offices.
• Casual Fridays: Employees can enjoy a relaxed dress code and a monthly complimentary lunch on Friday.
• Personal Development Plan tailored for your development
• Supportive Culture: A friendly, family-like atmosphere with a focus on employee well-being and career development.
• Free eye tests and discounted eyewear
• Reward and recognition scheme: Employee of the month.

Equal Opportunity We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.