Mewburn Ellis LLP
City, Manchester
Mewburn Ellis is the forward-looking IP firm. 150 years old, but very much with a focus on the future, we are at the top of our profession. We are 'Top Tier' in Legal 500, 'Band 1' in Chambers & Partners UK, 'Gold Ranked' for EPO work and 'Top Tier' in IAM Patent 1000 as well as being 'Recommended' in MIP IP Stars and WTR. We are proud to have been awarded the prestigious EcoVadis Platinum Medal in 2024. Mewburn Ellis is the world's first Intellectual Property firm to receive this medal, which is the highest rating you can earn in sustainable business practices. There has never been a more exciting time to work for a firm like Mewburn Ellis. We have seen fee income grow by more than 50% in the last 3 years and have increased our overall headcount, taking us to 350 strong across five offices in Bristol, Cambridge, London, Manchester, and Munich. The culture and personality of the firm is ambitious, relaxed and friendly. The role We are seeking a proactive and organised HR Administrator to join our team in Manchester. This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to develop their career in Human Resources within a supportive and forward-thinking environment. This is a fixed-term contract role until February 2027 to cover maternity leave in the team. In this role, you will play a key part in supporting all functions within the HR Team, including Recruitment and Learning and Development and be responsible for the comprehensive administration of the employee life cycle, maintaining accurate employee records, processing pay related changes, creating job offers and contracts, managing HR databases, preparing HR-related documentation, and ensuring all HR policies and procedures are consistently applied throughout each stage of employment. Along with general HR administrative support you will play a pivotal role in our HR Information Systems ensuring that data is kept up to date and accurate. What's in it for you? We have an excellent benefit package which includes: 30 days leave (exc. Bank Holidays) Enhanced family leave Firmwide discretionary bonus scheme Paid day off for charitable endeavours Discount Voucher Scheme Workplace ISA Care concierge Our successful growth story is down to our people. And we take the wellbeing of our people seriously offering a huge suite of initiatives to de-stress, engage and enthuse. We care about wider society too and the communities in which we operate, read about ourForward Community Programme to find out more about how we're giving back. About you An articulate and experienced HR Administrator, you'll have worked in a similar role and be familiar with all tasks associated with supporting the employee lifecycle. To be successful in this role you must be able to work as part of a small team, whilst also being able to independently and proactively complete tasks. Excellent organisation, communication and attention to detail is pivotal in this role. You will be comfortable working with pace and always maintain accuracy and keen to learn and suggest new ways of working. You will be flexible and adaptable, with a need to switch between competing priorities, possessing a calm methodical approach when balancing the transactional work with the work that is more project based. Skills and Experience Previous experience in a varied HR administrative role Excellent written and verbal communication skills Strong organisational skills with keen attention to detail Ability to manage confidential information with discretionProficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) Team player with a positive, can-do attitude Your career is important to us, and we will invest in you to allow you to develop and grow. If you are excited by the prospect of this role and where a career with Mewburn Ellis could take you, we'd love to hear from you. If you would like more information on the role and a detailed role description, please contact us We're committed to equal opportunities and welcome a broad diversity of talent to apply. We reserve the right to cease advertising should we receive a high number of applicants. Your privacy As part of our recruitment process, Mewburn Ellis collects and processes personal data relating to job applicants. Read ourJob Applicant Privacy Policy for more details. Note for agencies: Mewburn Ellis work with a select number of agencies to support our recruitment. CVs will only be accepted from agencies we have agreements with and who have been briefed specifically on the vacancy. We request that you do not to send speculative CVs, or candidate details, for this vacancy.
Mewburn Ellis is the forward-looking IP firm. 150 years old, but very much with a focus on the future, we are at the top of our profession. We are 'Top Tier' in Legal 500, 'Band 1' in Chambers & Partners UK, 'Gold Ranked' for EPO work and 'Top Tier' in IAM Patent 1000 as well as being 'Recommended' in MIP IP Stars and WTR. We are proud to have been awarded the prestigious EcoVadis Platinum Medal in 2024. Mewburn Ellis is the world's first Intellectual Property firm to receive this medal, which is the highest rating you can earn in sustainable business practices. There has never been a more exciting time to work for a firm like Mewburn Ellis. We have seen fee income grow by more than 50% in the last 3 years and have increased our overall headcount, taking us to 350 strong across five offices in Bristol, Cambridge, London, Manchester, and Munich. The culture and personality of the firm is ambitious, relaxed and friendly. The role We are seeking a proactive and organised HR Administrator to join our team in Manchester. This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to develop their career in Human Resources within a supportive and forward-thinking environment. This is a fixed-term contract role until February 2027 to cover maternity leave in the team. In this role, you will play a key part in supporting all functions within the HR Team, including Recruitment and Learning and Development and be responsible for the comprehensive administration of the employee life cycle, maintaining accurate employee records, processing pay related changes, creating job offers and contracts, managing HR databases, preparing HR-related documentation, and ensuring all HR policies and procedures are consistently applied throughout each stage of employment. Along with general HR administrative support you will play a pivotal role in our HR Information Systems ensuring that data is kept up to date and accurate. What's in it for you? We have an excellent benefit package which includes: 30 days leave (exc. Bank Holidays) Enhanced family leave Firmwide discretionary bonus scheme Paid day off for charitable endeavours Discount Voucher Scheme Workplace ISA Care concierge Our successful growth story is down to our people. And we take the wellbeing of our people seriously offering a huge suite of initiatives to de-stress, engage and enthuse. We care about wider society too and the communities in which we operate, read about ourForward Community Programme to find out more about how we're giving back. About you An articulate and experienced HR Administrator, you'll have worked in a similar role and be familiar with all tasks associated with supporting the employee lifecycle. To be successful in this role you must be able to work as part of a small team, whilst also being able to independently and proactively complete tasks. Excellent organisation, communication and attention to detail is pivotal in this role. You will be comfortable working with pace and always maintain accuracy and keen to learn and suggest new ways of working. You will be flexible and adaptable, with a need to switch between competing priorities, possessing a calm methodical approach when balancing the transactional work with the work that is more project based. Skills and Experience Previous experience in a varied HR administrative role Excellent written and verbal communication skills Strong organisational skills with keen attention to detail Ability to manage confidential information with discretionProficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) Team player with a positive, can-do attitude Your career is important to us, and we will invest in you to allow you to develop and grow. If you are excited by the prospect of this role and where a career with Mewburn Ellis could take you, we'd love to hear from you. If you would like more information on the role and a detailed role description, please contact us We're committed to equal opportunities and welcome a broad diversity of talent to apply. We reserve the right to cease advertising should we receive a high number of applicants. Your privacy As part of our recruitment process, Mewburn Ellis collects and processes personal data relating to job applicants. Read ourJob Applicant Privacy Policy for more details. Note for agencies: Mewburn Ellis work with a select number of agencies to support our recruitment. CVs will only be accepted from agencies we have agreements with and who have been briefed specifically on the vacancy. We request that you do not to send speculative CVs, or candidate details, for this vacancy.