At Howells, we combine a fresh and forward-thinking approach with a client-focused, local feel to deliver a range of award-winning, quality services.
Join us in this exciting role at the heart of our people team, where you’ll play a key part in keeping our HR function running smoothly and supporting every stage of the employee journey.
Duties & Responsibilities
Recruitment & Onboarding
* Work with our people managers on the job requisition process, including the creation of job descriptions, job requisition forms, etc.
* Create & post job adverts and manage influx of applications for various vacancies.
* Sifting CVs based on job specification and requirement, sending shortlisted CVs to hiring managers as needed.
* Arrange meeting room bookings with reception.
* Coordinate and attend interviews with hiring managers.
* Ownership of all candidate correspondence.
* Responding to generic enquiries and applications received into the recruitment inbox.
* Coordination of events and attendance to career fairs.
* Facilitation of all pre‑employment compliance checks, including DBS.
* Engagement with recruitment agencies and attendance to networking events.
HR Administration
* Provide administration support to the HR Team, covering the entire employee life cycle from onboarding through to the exit interviews.
* Update the HR & payroll software with new employee and relevant change information, ensuring employee records are kept up to date and supporting documents are saved to employee files.
* Accurately and comprehensively collate information in readiness for payroll processing and reporting.
* Issue new starter references and respond to all reference requests.
* Support with administration of any annual re‑accreditation procedures.
* Supporting the creation and coordination of employee engagement events and initiatives.
* Responsible for the coordination of length of service awards, milestone events and birthday celebrations.
* Produce HR reports and report on people data.
* Coordinating with graduate and qualification programmes.
* Be the first point of contact for all HR‑related administration queries and escalates complex queries as necessary.
* Previous experience in a HR administrator or assistant role is highly desirable.
* CIPD Level 3 qualified is desirable.
* Good understanding of HR processes and an awareness of employment law and data protection.
* Ability to work in a busy and varied environment where no two days are the same.
* Able to prioritise tasks and have an organised and methodical approach with a close attention to detail.
* You will be an effective communicator and team player.
* Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal at all levels.
* Excellent general IT skills, with the ability to quickly learn and adapt to new systems.
* Strong level of literacy and numeracy.
* Team player.
What You’ll Receive
* Annual Leave: Enjoy a minimum of 23 days each holiday year, plus bank holidays and extra time off to unwind, including an additional personal day, a day off for your birthday, and a discretionary paid day during the Christmas break.
* Annual Leave Purchase Scheme: Option to buy up to 3 extra days of leave annually to support your work‑life balance.
* Gym Discounts: Access discounted memberships to help you stay active and healthy.
* Growth & Development: We’re invested in your career with opportunities for learning and advancement.
* Milestone Recognition: Celebrate your dedication with recognition and awards for key milestones.
* Events: Take part in various networking, corporate, and charity events throughout the year.
* Refer a Friend Scheme: Get rewarded for referring talented friends and connections to join the team.
Successful candidates will be subject to a basic or enhanced DBS disclosure dependent on the role. Permanent employment is conditional on having a satisfactory DBS check. You will therefore be asked to disclose any unspent convictions during the recruitment process.
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Human Resources
Industries
* Legal Services
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