Overview
HR Assistant FTC Jobs in Colchester, England, UK at Pure Resourcing Solutions Limited
Position: HR Assistant FTC 12 months
Are you a proactive and detail-oriented HR Assistant/HR Coordinator looking to
take the next step
in your career? A well-established law firm is seeking an HR professional to join its team on a fixed-term maternity cover basis. This role provides a fantastic opportunity to gain broader exposure within HR, offering greater scope and responsibility while working closely with the HR Manager.
Do not wait to apply after reading this description a high application volume is expected for this opportunity.
About the Role This is a
fast-paced
and varied role, ideal for an experienced HR Administrator/Assistant eager to progress in a professional services environment. You will play a key part in delivering effective HR support across recruitment, employee lifecycle processes, compliance, payroll, and engagement initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
HR Administration – Drafting contracts and employment documents, maintaining HR records, and managing HR inbox queries.
Recruitment Support – Coordinating recruitment processes, liaising with agencies, and supporting graduate recruitment schemes.
Employee Lifecycle Management – Handling onboarding, performance reviews, promotions, training requests, and offboarding processes.
Employee Relations – Acting as a first point of contact for HR queries, supporting engagement initiatives, and assisting with employee relations cases.
Payroll & Benefits Administration – Providing payroll data, managing benefits, and handling employee queries.
Compliance & Policy Support – Ensuring HR policies align with legal and industry best practices, supporting compliance audits.
About You
CIPD Level 3 qualification (or working towards it).
Previous experience in an HR Assistant or Administrator role within a legal or professional services firm is preferred.
Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage conflicting priorities.
Strong interpersonal and
communication skills
to handle sensitive matters professionally.
High
attention to detail
and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).
A positive, flexible, and self-motivated attitude.
What’s on Offer?
Competitive salary
(dependent on experience).
22 days annual leave + bank holidays + additional Christmas closure (pro-rata).
Medical benefits scheme & Employee Assistance Programme.
Death in service & income protection.
Workplace pension scheme with enhanced salary sacrifice options.
Firm sick pay policy.
Additional holiday entitlement for long service.
This firm is an equal opportunities employer and values
diversity
. Applications are welcomed from all backgrounds and communities
Title: HR Assistant FTC
Company: Pure Resourcing Solutions Limited
Location: Colchester, England, UK
Category: HR/Recruitment (Employee Relations), Administrative/Clerical (Employee Relations)
