HR Assistant

About the role

HSL Compliance, a UK compliance specialist, is hiring an HR Assistant for its head office, based in Ross-on-Wye or Wolverhampton. The post is the first point of contact for internal workforce queries, manages employee lifecycle processes and keeps digital HR records accurate and compliant.

Key responsibilities

• Answer general HR queries from managers and staff across the group quickly and helpfully.
• Draft offer letters, contracts and change letters, and lead pre-employment screening including Enhanced DBS checks.
• Coordinate administrative workflows for new starters, internal transfers and leavers.
• Maintain accurate, real-time employee data in HR databases in line with GDPR.
• Support monthly payroll by submitting employee variations, starter/leaver details and pay amendments before cut-offs.
• Track mandatory learning, run employee training programmes, issue certificates and support line managers with compliance tracking.

Required profile

• Previous experience in an HR, people-focused or busy administrative role (essential).
• Approachable, responsive and clear communicator with excellent written skills.
• Meticulous attention to detail and strong time management.
• Understanding of basic UK employment legislation and HR best practice.

Required skills

• Experience using HR databases and systems, handling confidential information.
• CIPD Level 3 qualification (or strong willingness to work towards one) is highly desirable.

What we offer

• Full training and clear career development pathways.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Company pension scheme and sick pay scheme.
• Free eye test every two years.
• Access to Kinhub wellbeing and financial support.
• Discounts with hundreds of retailers via Reward Gateway.