HR Assistant

Job Title: HR Assistant
Location: Shrewsbury
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent 37.5 hrs Monday to Friday.
Salary: Competitive and depending on experience

About the role

Our client is an established Accountancy Firm in Shropshire and are looking for a proactive and organised HR Assistant to support the day-to-day delivery of their HR operations. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their HR career within a professional services environment.

You will work closely with the HR Manager and People and Culture Lead, to ensure smooth HR administration, compliance with employment legislation, and a positive employee experience across the firm.

Key responsibilities

* Supporting end-to-end recruitment processes including job postings, screening CVs, interview coordination, obtaining references and onboarding of new starters

* Maintaining and updating employee records and HR databases accurately

* Preparing employment documents such as contracts, offer letters, and policy updates

* Assisting with absence management and time off and holiday tracking within the HRIS systems

* Ensuring compliance with UK employment law and internal HR procedures

* Responsible for managing Health and Safety and Wellbeing policies and procedures for the Company

* Co-ordination of Training and Development opportunities. Supporting trainees through their relevant programmes, logging CPD hours, and helping organise internal training

* Play an active role in and the organisation of CSR activities

* Handling general HR queries from staff in a professional and confidential manner. Being a friendly first point of contact for HR‑related questions and supporting Line Managers.

* Assisting with annual appraisals and monitoring probation periods

* Assisting with the marketing strategy for the People & Culture function to increase employer recognition and brand (marketing tasks)

* Liaising with the Lead of People & Culture to strengthen the internal culture through employee recognition, collaboration and communication

* Identify areas to streamline HR processes’ and procedures through automation and efficiencies

You will have

* A minimum of two years experience in a similar HR role - ideally within a professional services or financial environment

* An understanding of UK employment law and data protection

* Strong organisational skills with high attention to detail

* Excellent written and verbal communication skills

* Strong experience of using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and experience of HRIS would be desirable

* The ability to handle sensitive information with discretion

* CIPD Level 3 (or working towards) is desirable but not essential

* A positive, can-do attitude and willingness to learn

Benefits

* Competitive salary and pension scheme

* 22 days annual leave plus bank holidays

* Onsite canteen

* Friendly and supportive team culture

* Flexibility

* Central Shrewsbury office location with good transport links

If you are looking for a new challenge within a supportive and forward-thinking practice based in Shropshire or would like more information we would love to hear from you.

Early applications are encouraged as interviews are being conducted on a rolling basis
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed