HR Administrator

Express Solicitors

Manchester

Hybrid

GBP 23,000 - 32,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

3/2 hybrid working after probation

23 days holiday rising to 26

Birthday day off

Private medical insurance after 2 yrs

Onsite gym and wellbeing

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Express Solicitors, a Manchester-based personal injury firm, are seeking an HR Administrator to support the HR team and help develop their HR capabilities. The role offers a hybrid working pattern after probation and a structured benefits package including holiday entitlement and private medical insurance after two years.

You will manage absence records, data accuracy, onboarding, inductions, and general admin, collaborating with department heads and the IT team to ensure smooth HR processes

Qualifications

GCSE Maths and English completed.
Gained experience in HR administration or related field.
Familiar with confidential information handling.

Responsibilities

Maintain accurate absence records in the HR system.
Verify employees enter data correctly on the HR platform.
Send a daily absence summary email to staff.
Respond to routine staff enquiries in a timely manner.
Support HR projects, newsletters, and policy updates.
Coordinate with new starters on offers, references, and setup.
Deliver induction sessions for new starters.
Complete checklists for hires, promotions and leavers.
Keep personnel files accurate and well organized.
Provide general admin support including filing, scanning, and minutes.
Liaise with benefits providers and generate ad hoc reports.
Carry out additional ad hoc duties.

Skills

Administrative experience

Microsoft Office

Excel

Organisational skills

Confidentiality

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

UK employment law

Education

GCSE Maths & English

HR qualification (advantage)

Tools

HR software

Job description

About Us

Established in 2000, Express Solicitors is an award‑winning, no win no fee law firm specialising exclusively in personal injury claims. Headquartered in Manchester, we support clients nationwide across all areas of personal injury, including employers’ liability, serious injury, clinical negligence, occupiers’ and public liability, road traffic accidents and industrial disease.

Human Resources

We are ranked 64th in The Lawyer UK Top 200, out of more than 10,000 law firms nationwide, and after achieving a 20% year‑on‑year growth, Express Solicitors are the largest personal injury claimant firm in the UK.

Our commitment to outstanding client care is reflected in our Trustpilot rating of 4.8 (Excellent), placing us among the highest‑rated firms in the sector.

The Role

We are currently recruiting for a HR Administrator to provide administrative support to our HR Team. This is an exciting opportunity for a talented administrator to join our team and gain valuable HR specialist experience. The right candidate will have the chance to develop their HR career.

Responsibilities

Maintain accurate absence records by updating holiday, sickness, medical, and authorised leave information within the HR system.
Verify that employees enter their data correctly on the HR platform.
Send a daily absence summary email to all staff.
Respond to routine staff enquiries in a timely and helpful manner.
Support the HR team with various projects, such as absenteeism initiatives, company newsletters, HR system improvements, and updates to policies and procedures.
Coordinate with new starters once an offer is made, including preparing and issuing employment contracts, requesting references, and organising their system setup.
Deliver induction sessions for new starters.
Complete checklists for new hires, internal promotions, and leavers to ensure smooth transitions. This includes collaborating with Department Heads and the IT team to share relevant information promptly.
Ensure personnel files are kept accurate, up-to-date, and well organised.
Provide general administrative support including filing, scanning, and taking minutes during employee meetings.
Work with benefits providers, generate ad hoc reports, and liaise with Department Managers as needed.
Carry out any additional ad hoc duties as required.

Person Specification

GCSE Maths and English at Grade 5 or above (or international equivalent).
Strong administrative and organisational skills.
Good numerical ability.
Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Flexible and able to prioritise tasks effectively in a dynamic environment.
Resilient and capable of working under pressure.
Willing and eager to learn.
Excellent understanding of confidentiality, with the ability to handle sensitive information discreetly.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Confident and professional telephone manner.
High level of accuracy and strong attention to detail.
Demonstrated ability to coordinate and manage information effectively.
Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced work environment.
Previous HR administration experience and an understanding of UK employment law are desirable but not essential.
A relevant HR qualification is an advantage.