About Us

Watkins Solicitors, an award-winning legal firm with a legacy in Family Law, Education Law, Conveyancing, Human Rights, Judicial Review, and Wills & Probate Law, is expanding its team. With four offices strategically located in North Bristol, South Bristol, Bath, and Hereford, we also serve clients in Evesham by appointment.

• Legal Aid franchise, serving family clients, judicial review, and human rights.
• Accommodating both Legal Aid and private clients.
• Outstanding reputation as a supportive employer.
• Emphasis on remote, agile, and flexible working opportunities.

The Opportunity: Part-time HR Assistant – start ASAP

An exciting opportunity has arisen to take on the role of HR Assistant reporting directly to the Office Manager and Managing Partner. This is a part-time role of a minimum of 20 hours a week to be worked over five days starting no later than 9 a.m. We are looking for someone to start work as soon as possible.

This is an ideal role for someone who is enthusiastic about working in HR and would be suitable for someone who is studying CIPD level 3 or 5 part-time alongside their work. For the right candidate, there would be potential to increase your responsibilities and hours as your experience grows.

After initial training, which would take place in the North Street office, hybrid working would be considered. The successful candidate would need to be able to travel to our Fishponds and Bath office as required.

Responsibilities

• General HR support with all aspects of HR administration across all branches
• Manage adverts in local and social media for new employees and assist in the recruitment process, to include sending out application forms, taking up references, and assisting in the interview process
• Assist in administration of new starters and leavers, to include preparing paperwork, setting up new user accounts on all software applications, carrying out inductions, and assisting in exit interviews
• Maintain sickness and holiday records and provide reporting, and assisting in grievance procedures
• Assist in training arrangements for all staff, booking courses, diarising and checking training records
• First point of contact for HR queries

Essential Criteria

• An interest in HR
• Previous office experience, preferably in an HR role
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Good IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal skills

Desirable Criteria

• Experience in an HR setting
• CIPD qualification or equivalent (or working towards)
• Experience in a law firm setting
• Knowledge of employment legislation

Our Offer

• Competitive salary: £23,500.00 to £25,000 per annum depending on experience.
• Flexible work policy and Bike2Work Scheme.
• Opportunities for career progression
• Hybrid working

How to Apply

To embark on a rewarding career with Watkins Solicitors, please send your CV and a compelling covering letter to Kate Ford at kford@watkinssolicitors.co.uk. The closing date for this vacancy is Friday 10 May 2024. Interviews will be conducted remotely and may occur sooner if sufficient and suitable candidates are received. Induction to take place in the North Street office.

Diversity and Inclusion

Watkins Solicitors welcomes applications from all sections of the community, irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.