HR & Admin Officer

MLabs; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A blockchain start-up is seeking an HR & Admin Officer to support operations. Key responsibilities include managing HR processes and employee records. The ideal candidate has HR experience, proficiency in Slack and Harvest, and strong Excel skills. This role offers a competitive starting salary of £25,000 per annum and opportunities for growth in a collaborative work culture.

Benefits

Competitive starting salary

Opportunities to grow

Collaborative work culture

Qualifications

• Proven experience in HR, admin, or operations support roles.
• Strong knowledge of Slack and Harvest or similar tools.
• Excellent Excel skills, including formulas and data management.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day HR and administrative operations.
• Maintain employee records and HR documentation.
• Coordinate payroll data and time tracking.

Skills

HR experience

Proficiency in Slack

Proficiency in Harvest

Strong Excel skills

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Job description

About us:
MLabs is a blockchain start-up on a mission to revolutionize how data, automation, and decentralized technologies intersect. We’re building cutting‑edge products that harness artificial intelligence and blockchain to deliver secure, intelligent, and scalable solutions for the next generation of digital innovation.

As part of our growing team, you’ll be working in a dynamic environment with a group of ambitious engineers, researchers, and innovators who are shaping the future of tech.

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly organized and proactive HR & Admin Officer to support the smooth running of our operations and team management processes. This role combines administrative precision with a people‑first approach – ideal for someone who enjoys working in a tech‑driven start‑up environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day HR and administrative operations
• Maintain employee records and ensure HR documentation is up to date
• Support recruitment, onboarding, and offboarding processes
• Coordinate payroll data and time tracking using Harvest
• Facilitate internal communications and team engagement via Slack
• Handle scheduling, leave tracking, and general office administration
• Prepare and manage reports, databases, and metrics using Microsoft Excel
• Assist management with ad-hoc administrative and HR-related projects

Skills & Qualifications

• Proven experience in HR, admin, or operations support roles
• Proficiency with Slack and Harvest (or similar communication/time tracking tools)
• Strong Excel skills — including formulas, pivot tables, and data management
• Excellent communication, organization, and multitasking abilities
• High attention to detail and ability to work independently in a fast‑paced startup environment
• Understanding of HR best practices and UK employment standards is a plus

Benefits

• Competitive starting salary (£25,000 per annum)
• Opportunities to grow
• Collaborative, forward‑thinking, and inclusive work culture