Human Resources Assistant

WSP Solicitors are:

• Committed to the development of our staff.
• Focused on improving our technology and the ease of access to legal services, for our clients.
• Dedicated to building a positive, strong and inclusive working culture within the business.

What is on offer?

• Being a part of an exciting, growing business who truly put clients first.
• The opportunity to have a hybrid-style, flexible working pattern, based between the office and home.
• The ability to develop yourself professionally through internal and external training. We invest in you, if you invest in us!
• 24 days of annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• A variety of employee benefits including:
  • Life Assurance
  • Corporate Health Care Plan
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Bonus Scheme
  • Free Car Parking
  • Staff Incentive Scheme
  • Christmas Saving Club
  • Various Staff discounts / Concessions
  • Opticians Scheme

The Role

We are seeking a highly organised and proactive HR Assistant to support the HR Manager with the delivery of efficient and compliant HR services across the organisation. The role involves recruitment coordination, payroll and benefits administration, training facilitation, and general HR support.

Recruitment & Onboarding:

• Advertise job vacancies, manage applications, and arrange interviews.
• Assist in job offer administration, including compiling letters, employment contracts, and conducting reference checks.
• Prepare induction paperwork and system access.

HR Administration:

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date HR records in compliance with GDPR policies.
• Record and manage staff absences, ensuring completion of associated forms and compiling monthly reports for analysis.
• Assist with HR policy updates and ensure procedures are available on the intranet.
• Handle HR queries in the absence of the HR Manager.

Payroll & Benefits Administration:

• Assist in processing monthly payroll
• Issue necessary pension-related communications.
• Ensure staff are set up for company benefits, such as healthcare plans, life assurance, and long service awards.

Training Coordination:

• Book external training for staff as directed by the HR Manager.
• Coordinate resources and facilities for internal training sessions.
• Manage the training portal, ensuring staff complete required courses within timelines.
• Produce training reports as requested by the HR Manager or Directors.

Your Experience & Technical Ability

• Previous experience in HR administration or a similar role is preferable
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to handle confidential information.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

• Confident, proactive, team focussed,
• Flexible and adaptable to change whilst providing care and attention to help deliver the best service to our clients.

• IT proficient with experience of using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and case management systems

Please refer to the Job Analysis on our website for further information here.

What’s next?

This role offers a great opportunity to support a dynamic HR function in a professional and friendly environment. If you are passionate about HR and thrive in a role with diverse responsibilities, we would love to hear from you.  Please send a covering letter detailing your current salary and salary expectations along with your CV, quoting the job reference 0225/HR to:

recruitment@wspsolicitors.com

“WSP Solicitors is an equal opportunities employer”