HR Assistant

Location/s

Birmingham, Exeter, Manchester

Experience Level

Entry Level

Term

Permanent

Working Hours

Full Time

Practice Area / Department

Business Support - Human Resources

Trowers & Hamlins is a City-led, international and national law firm with over 170 partners and 1000 staff. With offices across the UK, Middle East and Asia. Our global footprint is further enhanced by our strategic partnership with Interlaw which works to facilitate our management of multi-jurisdictional matters. We have leading practices in Corporate, Litigation, Tax, Banking and Finance, Real Estate and Private Wealth.

We've always been proud of our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and value the variety of our partnership. We are different and we believe it is our people that make us unique. We expect and respect that you and your talents are too. Our strategic direction is shaped by a desire to grow our business in a way that is responsible and sustainable and has the principles of ESG at its core, guiding the way we operate firmwide.

We are seeking an HR Assistant to provide high-quality administrative support to the HR Operations team. This role is central to the smooth running of day-to-day HR processes and offers exposure across a broad range of HR activities. This role can be based at either our Birmingham, Exeter or Manchester office.

The Role

The HR Assistant plays a key role in maintaining HR systems, processes and data.

• Acting as a key point of contact for HR system queries
• Maintaining accurate HR data on the HR system (Cascade)
• Preparing HR documentation, including contract variations and letters
• Supporting monthly payroll processes through accurate data management
• Producing HR reports and management information
• Coordinating exit interviews, probation reviews and HR meetings
• Providing general HR administrative support and assisting with ad‑hoc projects

The Candidate

This role is well suited to someone who is organised, detail‑focused and comfortable managing multiple priorities.

• Experience in an HR administrative role
• Strong organisation skills and attention to detail
• Clear, professional communication skills
• Ability to prioritise workload and work independently
• A discreet and confidential approach
• Competence in Microsoft Word and Excel
• CIPD qualification (or working towards) is desirable

Our benefits include, an annual bonus scheme, GPP Pension Scheme with Aviva. We also offer Private Medical Insurance, (currently with Vitality Health) upon joining the firm, which include discounted gym memberships, free cinema tickets, health assessments and much more.

Trowers & Hamlins is an equal opportunities employer and values equity, diversity and inclusion. All applications will be considered on merit and the applicant's suitability to meet the requirements of the role and will be treated equally irrespective of Ethnicity, Gender (including Trans and non-binary) Race, Disability, Religion and sexual orientation.

If you require any further information on any of our vacancies or would like to discuss any adjustments or additional support that you might need either during the recruitment process or after the offer stage, please feel free to contact our recruitment team on [email protected]

As part of our firm recruitment policy our candidates are subject to employment screening background checks. These checks include personal details, education and employment history, professional qualifications and credit and criminal checks as appropriate.