Oculus Legal Group
Human Resources Assistant
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HR Assistant
📍 Fakenham, Norfolk
💼 Full-time | Permanent
💰 £26,000 - £30,000
We’re working with an established and highly regarded law firm who are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated HR Assistant to join their existing HR function in Fakenham.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career in HR, with genuine interest in employment law, HR processes and employee relations.
The Role
As an HR Assistant, you’ll provide day-to-day support across a broad range of HR activities while developing your knowledge and taking on increasing responsibility.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Providing day-to-day support to the HR function
- Working closely with the existing HR team on a broad range of HR matters
- Assisting with employee queries and supporting managers and employees
- Supporting the development, review and implementation of HR policies and procedures
- Assisting with employment documentation, correspondence and HR administration
- Researching employment law and HR best practice
- Supporting recruitment, onboarding and wider employee lifecycle processes
- Maintaining accurate and confidential employee records
- Assisting with employee relations matters where appropriate
- Supporting HR projects and initiatives
- Building strong working relationships with employees and managers across multiple offices
- Travelling to other offices when required to provide hands-on HR support
- Taking on additional responsibilities as your knowledge and experience develops
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About You
We’re looking for someone who is:
- Genuinely interested in building a career within HR and employment law
- Eager to learn, develop and take on new responsibilities
- Naturally personable and confident when dealing with people at all levels
- Organised, proactive and able to manage a varied workload
- Comfortable carrying out research and developing an understanding of employment legislation
- A strong communicator with excellent written and verbal skills
- Professional and discreet when handling confidential information
- Ideally experienced within a private-sector HR environment
- Experienced in writing or reviewing HR policies, or keen to develop this experience
- Working towards or holding a Level 3 HR qualification would be advantageous, but is not essential
- Comfortable travelling between offices when required
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What's on Offer?
- Competitive salary dependent on experience
- Opportunity to join an established and respected law firm
- Supportive working environment alongside an experienced HR professional
- Broad exposure to HR and employment law matters
- Hands-on experience across the full employee lifecycle
- Ongoing training and development
- Opportunity to work across multiple offices and with employees at all levels
- Genuine long-term progression into a broader HR position
Why Apply?
This is a great opportunity for an HR Assistant, HR Administrator or early-career HR professional who wants to develop their career rather than simply provide administrative support.
📩 Interested? Apply now or contact Tom Winks at Oculus Legal Group for a confidential discussion.
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