Hr Assistant

SmartPro is excited to be recruiting for a regional legal firm seeking a HR Assistant to join its HR team. In this role, you will work closely with senior HR leaders, providing day-to-day support across multiple locations. This position offers a blend of hands-on HR operations and participation in key projects, contributing to the firm's continued reputation as an employer of choice. Location: Luton Salary: £24,000 - £26,000 (DOE) Hours: Monday - Friday: 09:00am - 17:15pm Main Duties: * Overseeing the onboarding process for new staff and handling the exit process for leavers. * Collaborating with management on flexible working requests and family leave, ensuring compliance with internal policies and legal requirements. * Responding to employee queries and fostering strong internal relations. * Ensuring accurate and up-to-date personnel records are maintained, including contracts and key documents, within the HR database. * Assisting with the organisation and facilitation of training and development initiatives. * Contributing to the review and enhancement of HR policies. * Supporting HR leadership in delivering new projects and initiatives across the organisation. Skills and Experience: * CIPD Level 5 qualification or equivalent experience is preferred. * At least 3 years of relevant HR experience, ideally within a professional services environment. * Experience with HR and payroll systems. * Strong organisational skills, able to balance multiple tasks in a busy work environment. * Positive, can-do attitude with the ability to remain calm under pressure. * High levels of discretion and professionalism, with strong communication skills. * Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and other HR software. If you're an HR professional eager to grow your career and join a fantastic team in a role that covers the full 360° HR remit, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today, and I will be in touch