Human Resources Assistant

Job Summary

As an HR (People and Culture) assistant at AFG Law, you will play a crucial role in the firm's People related functions, leading recruitment, supporting employee relations, and taking ownership of administrative tasks. This position is ideal for individuals with comprehensive experience within the HR field of dealing with policies and people within a professional services environment.

Key responsibilities:

• Take ownership of the recruitment process, including job posting, screening resumes, and scheduling interviews.
• Lead in the onboarding process for new hires, including paperwork and orientation.
• Maintain employee records, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
• Lead in organising training and development programs.
• Take ownership of all administrative tasks within HR, including data entry and document management.
• Help administer employee policies and procedures, ensuring compliance.
• Collaborate with colleagues to promote a positive and inclusive work environment.
• Undertake special HR projects and tasks as assigned.
• Review and actively support Apprentices and their Managers through Apprenticeship programs
• Be the “go to” person for queries relating to our HR system
• Use initiative to actively identify and raise HR issues
• This list is not exhaustive and subject to change

Experience and Skills

• A strong interest in pursuing a career in HR (People and Culture).
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and record-keeping.
• Excellent organisational and time management abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive personal information.
• A proactive and self-motivated attitude.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to people processes and procedures.
• CIPD Level 3 qualified or working towards
• At least 5 years’ experience working in HR

Employee Benefits

Following the successful completion of a three-month probation period, the successful applicant will benefit from:

• 25 days’ annual leave, in addition to bank holidays
• Additional leave for your length of service
• 1-day annual leave for your birthday
• 1-day recharge day
• The opportunity to buy and sell annual leave
• Annual Christmas company shutdown
• Attendance bonus
• Social Committee events
• Innovation Group contributions to help build better ways of working
• Being entered into prize draws for sharing and receiving employee praise
• Employee gift scheme for important dates and milestones
• Refer a client incentive
• Refer a colleague incentive
• Continuous learning and development opportunities
• Flexible working – subject to business needs and your role within the Firm
• Hybrid working – subject to business needs and your role within the Firm

If you are passionate about human resources and eager to contribute to a dynamic team, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity as a Human Resources Assistant.

Salary: £24,999.000-£30,000.00

Location: Bolton, with travel required to our Bury office.