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.