Part‑time HR Assistant – 17.5 hrs/week

About the role

We are looking for a part‑time HR Assistant to provide day‑to‑day support across the employee lifecycle for a growing law firm in Bromley. The role is 17.5 hours per week, ideally spread over 4‑5 days, and is suitable for someone developing their HR career while studying towards a CIPD qualification.

Key responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the HR Business Partner and wider management team.
• Maintain accurate employee records, personnel files and HR trackers, ensuring confidentiality.
• Support recruitment administration, including preparing job adverts, arranging interviews and maintaining recruitment records.
• Assist with onboarding and induction, ensuring checks and documentation are completed.
• Support probation review administration, including reminders, paperwork preparation and follow‑up actions.

Required profile

• Studying, or willing to study, towards a CIPD qualification.
• Previous administrative experience, ideally within HR or professional services.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to draft clear, professional correspondence.
• Good organisational skills with ability to manage competing priorities.
• Understanding of confidentiality, data protection and professional conduct.

Required skills

• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Outlook
• Microsoft Excel

What we offer

• Part‑time permanent contract (17.5 hrs/week).
• Salary range £14,000‑£15,000 per year, dependent on experience.
• Opportunity to develop HR expertise while studying for CIPD.