People Assistant

Lawfront; Hedge End; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Lawfront is seeking a People Assistant to join the People & Culture Team in the Southampton office. This permanent, full-time role supports onboarding, training, and HR administration, with an apprenticeship route potential for growth.

The position requires handling confidential information and occasional travel to other offices. The role offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional development within a supportive, inclusive workplace culture.

Qualifications

• Interest in developing a career in HR.
• Organised and detail oriented with confidentiality awareness.
• Confident communicator with a proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• Onboarding and offboarding coordination, inductions and welcome packs.
• Training and development support, CPD and training plan creation.
• Maintain employee records, contracts and documents in the HRIS.
• Support trainees and apprentices with reviews and documentation.
• Assist Talent Acquisition with interview coordination and applicant tracking.
• Answer employee queries and assist with maternity, DBS checks and GDPR audits.
• Organise quarterly review meetings for each team.

Job description

People Assistant

Location: Southampton Office

Team: People & Culture (part of the Operations Team)

Contract Type: Permanent / Full time

Salary: £20,000 - £25,000 (Dependant on experience)

Are you looking to start your career in HR? We’re offering an exciting opportunity for a motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our People & Culture Team as a People Assistant. This role is ideal for someone beginning their journey in HR, with the potential to progress via an apprenticeship route.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Onboarding & Offboarding
  • Coordinating and undertaking new starter inductions and welcome packs.
  • Managing onboarding documentation and systems.
  • Handling leaver processes, including completing reference requests.
• Training & Development
  • Supporting CPD and training plan creation.
  • Arranging leadership and continuing competence training.
• Employee Records & Systems
  • Preparing offer letters, contracts, and other employment documentation.
  • Maintaining accurate records in the People information system.
  • Logging absences, holidays, flexi-time, and benefits.
• Trainees & Apprentices
  • Scheduling reviews and managing documentation.
  • Supporting the annual trainee recruitment process.
• Recruitment & Work Experience
  • Supporting the Talent Acquisition team with interview coordination and applicant tracking when required.
  • Managing work experience placements and CSR event participation.
• General Support
  • Responding to employee queries.
  • Assisting with maternity leave, DBS checks, GDPR audits, and Lexcel inspection preparation.
  • Contributing to Learning & Development initiatives.
  • Organise quarterly review meetings for each team within the Firm

What We’re Looking For

• Organised and detail focused.
• A confident communicator with a proactive approach.
• Comfortable working with confidential information.
• Interested in developing a career in HR (previous experience is helpful but not essential).

Why Join Us?

• Opportunities for professional development, including potential apprenticeship routes.
• A comprehensive benefits package.
• A positive and inclusive workplace culture.

The role involves ad hoc travel to our other offices in Salisbury, Winchester, Bournemouth and Poole; therefore, a full UK driving licence is essential