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Discover HR Assistant roles in architecture and design studios — supporting recruitment, people operations, and studio culture.

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HR Assistants provide essential support in managing people processes across architecture practices. From scheduling interviews and onboarding new hires to maintaining HR records and supporting training initiatives, these roles contribute to the wellbeing and structure of growing creative teams.

Ideal for individuals with a strong organisational mindset and an interest in people-focused roles, HR Assistant positions offer excellent entry points into human resources, people and culture, or studio operations. Whether in-house at a small practice or part of a larger HR team, this category opens doors to impactful work. For salary benchmarks and progression advice, see our Creative Support & Administration Salary Guide.

HR Assistant FAQs

Below are frequently asked questions about HR Assistant roles in architecture — ideal for those starting a career in people and culture within the creative industry.

They support recruitment, onboarding, employee recordkeeping, training coordination, and general people-related administration.

Not always. While a CIPD Level 3 qualification can help, many studios hire candidates with admin, recruitment, or people-focused experience and strong organisational skills.

Salaries typically range from £26,000 to £35,000 depending on experience and firm size. See our Creative Support & Administration Salary Guide for more.

HR Assistants may use HRIS systems (like Breathe or BambooHR), Excel, Outlook, and ATS platforms for recruitment.

It’s primarily administrative but highly people-focused — ideal for those who enjoy supporting teams, building culture, and streamlining studio life.

Yes. With experience and qualifications, many progress to HR Officer, People and Culture Advisor, or HR Manager roles.

Absolutely. They often coordinate with hiring managers, operations, finance, and studio leadership — especially during recruitment or performance review periods.

Yes. Many studios offer flexible or hybrid arrangements, especially for HR teams supporting multiple departments and digital HR systems.