Job Description

Looking to take the next step in your HR career? Join our supportive team as a HR Assistant and gain hands-on experience across the full employee lifecycle.

About Us

AHR is a multi-award winning architecture and building consultancy practice. Based on our strong heritage and breadth of services, we provide imaginative solutions to make a positive contribution for our clients, society and the built environment.


Our people make us who we are - we are a people business and want to create a welcoming and supportive environment where all can flourish. We see diversity as a strength which creates fresh perspectives and generates new ideas. We enjoy what we do and are determined to do an outstanding job. We deliver best when working in teams. Our culture is a product of the combined mindsets and behaviours of our people.

The Opportunity

We're looking for a proactive and ambitious HR Assistant to join our friendly, growing HR team. In this varied role, you'll support the full employee lifecycle, be the first point of contact for HR queries, and help us deliver a high-quality HR service to 270 employees across our UK offices. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience, develop your expertise, and make a real impact in a supportive environment.


This is a busy role where you will quickly become a key member of our small team taking responsibility for your own workload and employee lifecycle activities.

What you will be doing

General HR Support

Providing clear, timely responses to HR-related queries from employees and managers, escalating where required. Absence recording and holiday management. Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records in our HRIS (Cezanne HR) Develop into a system 'Super User' supporting reporting and workflows. Take initiative in streamlining processes and contributing to HR projects.

Employee Life Cycle

Manage onboarding processes including issuing contracts, right to work checks, DBS checks, references, induction planning and probationary periods. Oversee the leavers process, issuing letters, activate exit interviews, references and maintain accurate leaver records for payroll. Support changes to terms and conditions of employment, including re-calculating pay and holidays as required.

We would love to hear from you if you are looking for a role where every day is different and where you can gain hands on experience to help you grow as a HR professional. You will be a quick learner, have an inquisitive mind and want to put your own stamp on the role. There is lots of scope to take on additional tasks and your own HR initiatives once you are established in the role.

What we're looking for

Essential

Minimum 3 years similar experience in a busy HR setting


Experience of the full employee life cycle processes


Experience of HR inbox management


Strong attention to detail and high levels of accuracy


Knowledge of HRIS systems - including data entry and basic reports


Able to work independently and use initiative


Highly organised and experience of managing multiple tasks and changing priorities


Good understanding of UK employment law relating to recruitment, onboarding and leaver processes


A helpful and proactive approach to problem solving


Excellent IT skills - particularly Outlook and Excel

It would be great if you also have:

CIPD Level 3 or above / HR related degree


Experience of Cezanne HR


Experience of working in a professional services environment

What we offer you

Competitive salary based on experience Hybrid working (after probationary period) 25 days holiday plus public holidays, increasing to 27 after 3 years BUPA Health Cash Plan Life assurance scheme Salary sacrifice pension scheme - 4% Discretionary bonus scheme Critical illness Cycle to work scheme

Our full benefits package can be seen on the AHR careers site.


This is a great opportunity to join our highly creative and ambitious team in a great studio close to transport links. You will be part of a design-led progressive practice.

How to Apply

If this role sounds like it is for you, please apply via the link.


You will be asked to upload your CV/covering letter as part of your application. When completing your application, please give specific details of your experience, skills and previous responsibilities that you believe will be relevant to the role you are applying for.


AHR is an equal opportunities employer, we do not discriminate on any grounds other than ability to carry out the job role. If you require any adjustments to make the recruitment process easier, please let us know.


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This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive and other duties within the practice may be required. Job descriptions do not form part of the contract of employment. Job descriptions will be reviewed annually and when necessary in accordance with organisational needs and any major changes will be discussed with the post holder.

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Please note that if you have already applied for this role through other channels or recruitment platforms, there is no need to reapply. Duplicate applications will not be considered.