We are looking for a highly organised, proactive and resilient HR Assistant to join our client's HR & Compliance team.

This is a fast-paced, high-volume role where no two days are the same. You will play a key role in keeping HR operations running smoothly across a growing, multi-site legal firm.

The role requires someone who can think on their feet, respond to urgent issues quickly, and manage competing priorities in real time. You must be comfortable working under pressure, taking ownership of tasks, and confidently following things through to completion.

HR experience isn't essential but we are looking for a strong administrator keen to develop their career in HR and Compliance.

This role is office based Mon to Fri 9am - 5pm.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records in line with GDPR requirements
• Prepare HR documentation using approved templates (e.g. contracts, onboarding materials)
• Co-ordinate onboarding and offboarding processes, ensuring all tasks are completed on time
• Take ownership of the HR inbox, prioritising, responding to and escalating queries quickly and appropriately
• Administer absence records, annual leave and HR trackers
• Update and maintain HR systems
• Maintain compliance logs, training records, and audit documentation
• Chase managers, staff and stakeholders to ensure required information and actions are completed
• Respond to urgent requests and shifting priorities, often at short notice

Skills/Experience

• Previous administrative experience (1-2 years minimum)
• Experience in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• Ability to prioritise workload quickly and effectively
• Confidence to follow up, chase and hold others accountable
• Ability to remain calm and effective under pressure
• Strong organisational, IT and communication skills

Desirable:

• Experience within HR, legal, or professional services
• Experience using HR systems

Please note that we will only contact those candidates that we assess as suitable for the positions we have currently available based on their experience, training, and skills. If we do not have anything suitable, we will not keep your CV for more than 30 days.

As an equal opportunity employer, Bucks and Berks Recruitment is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply.