Speculative Application – HR Assistant (Architecture / Design Practice)
Keep the people paperwork flawless, the onboarding seamless, and the studio culture buzzing.
Who We Are
Architecture Social is a recruitment partner and professional community for architects, designers—and the HR teams who underpin their success. Our practice clients count on HR Assistants to handle day-to-day admin, welcome new starters and provide first-line support that frees advisors and managers to focus on strategy. They brief us well before vacancies appear online, so we maintain an active shortlist of organised, people-positive assistants ready to step in.
What our clients typically ask for
1–2 years’ experience in HR administration, recruitment coordination or office support in a creative or professional-services environment
Familiarity with cloud HRIS platforms (BambooHR, HiBob, Breathe, PeopleHR, etc.) and confidence maintaining accurate employee records
Accurate processing of contracts, onboarding packs, right-to-work checks and reference requests
Support with payroll data collation, holiday tracking and benefits enrolment alongside finance/outsourced providers
Warm, confidential communication—fielding day-to-day queries, scheduling interviews and arranging induction sessions
Eye for detail and deadline discipline: filing appraisal documents, updating training logs and preparing reports for the HR Advisor/Manager
Why Register With Architecture Social
Early access to vacancies is standard—studios brief us before HR-support roles go public. We match your sector interests, software know-how and growth goals with the right practice, then back you with salary benchmarks, CV feedback and a discreet recruitment process that keeps you firmly in control. Inside the Architecture Social platform you can also join peer forums, attend HR-skills webinars and tap into practical career tools.
How to Apply
Spotted a live vacancy that fits? Apply through the listing and we’ll champion your candidacy. Nothing suitable today? Submit a speculative application here. Your profile joins our HR-Assistant talent pool, and we’ll contact you the moment the ideal opportunity appears.
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