HR Administrator

Red Door Recruitment; St Albans; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm in St Albans is seeking a HR Administrator for a 1-year fixed term contract. This role involves comprehensive administration support within HR, including recruitment, onboarding, and compliance tasks. The ideal candidate should possess solid HR administration experience and exceptional communication skills, along with a positive and proactive attitude. Attractive benefits are offered, including 25 days holiday and private healthcare.

Benefits

25 days holiday (plus 2 additional for Christmas)

Subsidised parking

Generous pension scheme

Private healthcare

Death in service benefit

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years working in HR preferred.
• Service-oriented with confident communication skills.
• Strong computer literacy and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Administer employee lifecycle tasks including onboarding and payroll support.
• Manage recruitment processes and maintain HR records.
• Coordinate and organise training and firm-wide events.

Skills

Administration

Communication

Time Management

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Problem Solving

Education

HR qualification (CIPD preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

SharePoint

Outlook

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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?

· 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.

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

· Organise firm wide internal training and book external training courses.

· 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.

· 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.