About the Company: We are a leading solicitor’s firm in Blackburn, providing high-quality legal services to clients nationwide. Our experienced professionals specialise in handling no-win, no-fee claims across various service areas, helping individuals and businesses recover compensation for financial mis-selling and consumer issues.
About the Role: We are seeking a proactive and organised HR Coordinator/Administrator to join our dynamic team. This role will provide essential HR support across the business, ensuring smooth operations and a positive employee experience.
Responsibilities:
- Provide comprehensive HR administration support across the business, including managing personnel records, employee documentation, and HR databases.
- Assist with recruitment processes, including job postings, shortlisting, interview coordination, and offer management.
- Support the onboarding process for new employees, ensuring all compliance and documentation is completed.
- Maintain employee files and ensure accurate record-keeping in line with GDPR and other legal requirements.
- Manage and monitor employee absence, holidays, and sickness records.
- Support the performance management process, including preparing appraisals and maintaining related documentation.
- Assist with employee relations matters, providing support where needed and escalating issues when appropriate.
- Coordinate training and development activities, ensuring employees are supported in their professional growth.
- Assist with payroll administration, including data input and liaising with payroll providers.
- Support the implementation of HR policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with company standards and legal requirements.
- Provide general HR support and guidance to managers and staff across the business.
Qualifications: A minimum of 2 to 5 years of HR experience, ideally within a legal or finance environment.
Required Skills:
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Proactive, with the ability to work independently and take initiative when required.
- Sound knowledge of HR policies, procedures, and UK employment law.
- Discretion and the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.
Preferred Skills:
- Experience working within a legal or finance sector.
- Knowledge of HR software and systems (e.g., HRIS, payroll systems).
- CIPD qualification or working towards it is a plus, but not essential. We will put you through the qualification if desired.
Pay range and compensation package:
- A supportive and collaborative working environment.
- Competitive salary based on experience.
- Opportunities for professional development and growth within the company.
- 23 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays.
- Annual Leave increasing with length of service.
- Milestone Gifts.
- 2 company events a year (Summer & Winter Social).
- Private Medical Insurance (from 1 year of service).
- Rijo42 Coffee.
- Free Fruit.
- Free Parking.
Equal Opportunity Statement: We are committed to diversity and inclusivity.