All Locations
Liverpool
Position
Learning and Development
Salary Details:
£24,570
Contract Type:
Permanent
Full Time or Part Time?
Full Time

About your new role

 

We are seeking a detail-oriented and pro-active HR Assistant to support our busy HR Services team. The HR Assistant will handle administrative tasks, maintain employee records, and ensure smooth HR operations.

You will work within an experience and supportive HR team

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assist with the day-to-day HR operations and administrative tasks.
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records, both in physical and electronic files and the HR database.
  • Prepare HR-related documents such as references, letter of amendments, leaver letters etc.
  • Respond to incoming mail and post including queries to the HR mailbox.
  • Provide quality service that is compliant with Firm policies, procedures, and relevant employment legislation.
  • Provide administrative support to HR projects across the year such as pay review and promotions processing.
  • Assist with administration of onboarding tasks including the coordination of day 1 Right to Work checks and issuing new starter gifts.
  • Support maintenance of SRA for all new starters and leavers.
  • Issue payslips and P45s monthly to absent staff.

This list is not intended to be exhaustive and you will be expected to perform other duties and have other responsibilities that fall within the wider remit of the role.


 

About You

HR experience is not essential, and full training will be provided.

Essential Skills:

  • Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential for interacting with employees and other stakeholders.
  • Organisational Skills: Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritise effectively, and escalate where necessary.
  • Attention to Detail: Accuracy and attention to detail are crucial for handling employee information and documentation.
  • Computer Literacy: A good working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite such as word and excel.
  • Discretion and Confidentiality: Ability to handle sensitive employee information with discretion and maintain confidentiality.
  • Participating in HR meetings and taking notes.

Career Path:

An HR Assistant role is a great place to start your HR Careers, with good potential for progression.

If you meet our criteria and think this is a job where you could bring enthusiasm and commitment, then we look forward to receiving your application.

Why work for us

Come and join our award-winning organisation and team. Weightmans has been recognised as a leading employer for the 18th consecutive year at Britain’s Top Employers awards 2025, and ranking 5th in the list, the firm has also secured top positions in Chambers UK.

 Embark on this journey with Weightmans towards becoming one of the Top 30 UK Law firms.

 Why work for us? Take a look: Work for Weightmans: voted a top employer | Weightmans

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