HR Assistant - #195383

Harrison Drury is a market‑leading firm of solicitors with offices across Lancashire, Cumbria and Staffordshire. We’re delighted to be named one of the UK’s Best Companies to Work For, for the third year running, placing 40th in the Top 100 Best Mid‑Sized Companies and 10th in the Best Companies to Work for in the Law Sector. These achievements reflect our commitment to creating a supportive, people‑focused workplace where our colleagues can thrive.

With over 125 years of history, we’re a well‑established firm, but we’re also in an exciting period of growth, with the energy and ambition of a modern, fast‑developing business. It’s a fantastic time to join us.

About The Role

We’re looking for a proactive and organised HR Assistant / HR Co‑ordinator, with at least 3 years' experience, to support our busy HR function and help deliver an outstanding colleague experience across the firm based from our Preston office.

This is a varied role covering recruitment administration, HR systems, colleague support, induction coordination and wider HR initiatives. You’ll work closely with the Head of HR and colleagues across all departments, becoming a trusted point of contact for day‑to‑day HR queries.

Key Responsibilities

• Recruitment administration — managing all aspects up to producing offer letters and employment contracts
• HR policy guidance — providing procedural advice to colleagues on queries of some complexity
• HR system management — ensuring HD One and HR records are accurate and up to date
• Reporting & data — producing and analysing information including People Dashboard and Gallup 12 surveys
• Induction coordination — planning inductions and delivering the HR section; occasional IT training
• Trainee & Academy support — assisting the Training Principal with arrangements for trainee solicitors and HD Academy
• Payroll changes — ensuring accurate information is provided for payroll updates
• Work experience coordination — arranging placements, packs and access
• Careers events — coordinating trainees/apprentices attending events
• Car parking administration for Preston
• HR projects & process improvements — contributing to streamlining and value‑adding initiatives
• Demonstrating HD’s values in all aspects of the role
  
  

Essential Experience

• HR administration experience in a busy environment, ideally 3 + years
• Providing procedural advice to colleagues
• Strong customer‑service approach
  
  

Desirable Experience

• Experience in the legal sector
• Experience in a busy HR department
• CIPD Level 3 qualification
  
  

Qualifications & Technical Skills

• Understanding of how HR supports business operations
• Experience using data/recording systems
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Excellent communication, planning and organisation
• Demonstrates HD values: outstanding service, teamwork, honest communication, commitment to development, accountability
  
  

Benefits

At Harrison Drury, we believe in rewarding our people and supporting their wellbeing. Benefits include:

• Hybrid working policy
• Employee bonus scheme and annual pay review
• Medicash health benefits cash plan and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Increasing holiday entitlement with length of service
• Paid time off for voluntary work (2 days per year)
• Free conveyancing for the purchase/sale of your primary residence
• Free individual or mirror Wills
• Employee referral scheme
• Biannual promotion and salary uplift application process
• Regular social events, including our annual Christmas party and staff recognition awards
  
  

Why Join Us?

• Be part of an award‑winning, people‑focused firm.
• Work alongside recognised experts in the field.
• Enjoy a supportive culture that invests in development and wellbeing.
• Flexible working arrangements to suit your lifestyle.
• Opportunity to make a real impact in a growing team.
  
  

Harrison Drury is a people business with relationships at its heart. We deliver legal services as trusted legal partners to businesses, individuals and families across Lancashire, Cumbria, Manchester, Merseyside and Staffordshire.