Senior HR Assistant

Job: Senior HR Assistant Location: Chesterfield (Office-Based) Salary: £35,000 Working Hours: Monday to Friday – 9am to 5pm About Our Client: Join our client’s fantastic team in Chesterfield! Our client is a people-focused solicitors firm that takes pride in supporting, training, and developing their staff. With a friendly working environment, their culture is based on teamwork, flexibility, and kindness. If you're looking to make a positive impact while working in an environment where collaboration and high standards meet, this role could be perfect for you. Why Join Our Client?: Career Growth: Our client is committed to helping you grow and develop your HR career, offering opportunities for progression. Competitive Salary: Reflecting your qualifications and experience. Collaborative Environment: Be part of a supportive team where your contributions are valued. Work-Life Balance: Enjoy regular working hours (no weekends!) in a friendly, professional setting. Impactful Role: Shape the company’s people strategy, contributing to a positive workplace and ensuring HR compliance. Role Overview: As a Senior HR Assistant, you’ll be a key part of our client's HR operations. Reporting to the HR Manager, you'll oversee essential HR processes, including payroll, database management, and supporting recruitment activities. You’ll also supervise a small team, so confidence and leadership are essential. This is a wonderful opportunity for someone passionate about people, who enjoys a varied role that contributes to a positive workplace. Key Responsibilities: Support the HR Manager with daily HR operations and assist colleagues across the business. Manage personnel records and ensure compliance with company policies and legal requirements. Handle payroll processes and manage employee attendance and sickness records. Play an active role in recruitment and onboarding of new team members. Conduct exit interviews, return-to-work meetings, and address employee queries. Act as a First Aider and Health & Safety representative. Ensure HR documentation is up-to-date and compliant with employment laws. Stay informed about current employment legislation and HR best practices. Person Specification: The ideal candidate will: Have 4+ years of HR experience, ideally in a law firm. Hold CIPD Level 3/Certificate in People Practice (or working towards Level 5). Be proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Word, and Outlook. Possess strong written and verbal communication skills. Demonstrate excellent time management and organizational skills. Have a proactive, flexible approach to problem-solving and multi-tasking. Show a strong sense of discretion and confidentiality in handling sensitive information. Be a true team player, with a collaborative mindset. What We Offer: Ongoing training and professional development to help you reach your full potential. No two days are the same in our dynamic, fast-paced HR department. Travel opportunities to our offices in Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, and South Yorkshire (UK driver's license required). Additional benefits include a competitive holiday allowance, pension scheme, and office closure over Christmas. Be part of a supportive and friendly environment with annual staff dinners, wellbeing events, and local business activities. Keywords – Human Resources, HR, Chesterfield