Job Description
HR Administrator
Salary: 25,000 - 27,000 (DOE)
Location: York (with occasional visits to other offices)
Hours: Monday - Friday, 9am-5pm (35 hours per week)
Full-time, Permanent Position
Ready to make a real impact in a fast paced, people first environment? We are looking for a highly organised, proactive, and detail focused HR Administrator to join our client's growing team. This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop your HR career within a supportive and forward thinking legal firm, working closely alongside the Head of HR and the Learning & Development team.
The Key Responsibilities of the HR Administrator:
Provide day to day HR administrative and operational support across the employee lifecycle, ensuring compliance with employment legislation and internal procedures
Act as a first point of contact for HR queries from employees and managers
Support employee relations processes including disciplinary, grievance, and performance matters by preparing documentation, organising meetings, taking accurate minutes, and maintaining detailed case records
Manage HR systems and records, ensuring data accuracy and compliance with GDPR and data retention requirements
Process contract amendments, leavers, and other employee changes efficiently and accurately
Coordinate training activity and support learning and development initiatives
Assist with policy updates, health & safety documentation, and HR reporting
Handle sensitive information with professionalism and strict confidentiality
Support the wider HR team to ensure a smooth, consistent, and high quality HR service
The Key Requirements of the HR Administrator:
At least 2 years' experience working in an HR Administrator capacity (preferable)
Previous experience within the legal or professional services sector (desirable)
Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
Excellent communication skills with a professional and confidential approach
Good understanding of HR procedures, both practical and administrative
Strong time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
Ability to build trust and develop positive working relationships across the business
Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle
Personal Attributes:
Proactive, enthusiastic, and genuinely interested in HR
Calm and accurate when working in a varied, fast paced environment
Comfortable working autonomously while supporting a collaborative team
Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.
