Hr Administrator

Red Door Recruitment; England; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A successful client-focused company in St Albans is seeking a HR Administrator for a 1-year Fixed Term Contract. The role involves employee lifecycle administration, recruitment, and supporting HR initiatives. With a focus on developing staff, this position offers an engaging work environment with excellent benefits.

Benefits

25 days holiday (plus 2 additional for Christmas)

Subsidised parking

Generous pension scheme

Private healthcare

Death in service

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years working in HR preferred.
• Solid administration experience is essential.
• Confident communicator with good written and verbal skills.

Responsibilities

• Employee lifecycle administration and onboarding.
• Payroll support and record keeping.
• Assisting in recruitment processes and HR initiatives.

Skills

Organisation Skills

Communication

Initiative

Time Management

Attention to Detail

Computer Literacy

Education

HR Qualification (CIPD desirable)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

SharePoint

Outlook

Job description

Would you like to work as a HR Administrator for a successful client focused company based in St Albans? Perhaps you are looking to build on your HR experience or kickstart your career in this field! This is a 1 year-Fixed Term Contract

Our client, experts in their field, are a modern and innovative legal firm. They believe firmly in developing their staff and recognising their achievements!

Whats in it for you?

Salary: GBP25-GBP29k depending on experience

Hours: Mon- Fri 9am-5pm, office based until after probation 3 days in the office, 2 at home.

25 days holiday (plus 2 additional for Christmas period)

Subsidised parking

Generous pension scheme

Private healthcare

Death in service

Key responsibilities:

Employee Lifecycle Administration

Onboarding, including new starter checks as relevant, for example DBS checks, referencing, ID checks.

Co-ordinating the induction process and sessions, ensuring every single person feels supported and welcome.

Support with the payroll process by running reports, updating the amendments sheet, checking the data is accurate, and issuing p45, p60s and p11ds.

Support with the starter/ leavers process, internal movements, and probationary periods.

Supporting the roll-out of any HR initiatives, processes and services as required.

Support in reviewing and updating the People policies and procedures.

Diary management for the HoP and the team for regular team meetings, legal team meetings and People team activities

Recruitment

Place adverts and maintain internal record.

Sifting of CVs

Monitor recruitment inbox and responding to queries.

Arrange interviews and liaise with candidates/agencies accordingly.

Attend support staff interviews, take notes and run interview tests, with marking responsibilities in some instances.

Draft offer and contract of employment

Assist with the Recruitment process for Trainee Solicitors

Support with coordination and administration of vacation scheme and work experience placements.

Support with compliance related administration tasks.

Other HR Administrative duties

Update and maintain accurate records on the firm s HR system.

Organise firm wide internal training and book external training courses.

Reports/updates

Process payments, maintain and update records for individual/firm wide memberships/subscription.

Attend performance meetings and probation reviews for support staff, assist the manager and take note.

Coordinate and administer all work experience placements.

General administration duties (including photocopying, filing, typing, taking notes at meetings)

Produce standard letters and contracts.

Assist with the organisation and coordination of firm wide events throughout the year.

What the client are looking for:

Solid administration experience is essential.

Good organisation skills

A minimum of 2 years of working in HR would be preferred.

A HR qualification (i.e. CIPD) would be desirable.

Service orientated.

Confident communicator with good written and verbal communication skills

Good time management with organisation skills including the ability to prioritise work.

Ability to use their own initiative.

Strong computer literacy Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint and Outlook

Accuracy and attention to detail

Ability to cope with pressure and maintain a calm manner at all times.

Positive can do and flexible attitude.

Red Door Recruitment is committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination. Full details available on our website.

Please note due to the number of applications we often receive; only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.