HR Administrator - 12-Month FTC | Hybrid & Onboarding

Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP

Basingstoke

Hybrid

GBP 24,000 - 32,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Job summary

Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP is seeking an enthusiastic HR Administrator to join the HR Business Support Team on a 12-month fixed term contract as maternity cover. You will support the full employee lifecycle, reporting to the HR Business Partner, and collaborate with HR Administrators on annual and ad-hoc projects.

The role operates a hybrid policy with up to 50% working from home, and flexible options may be discussed on acceptance.

Qualifications

  • Previous administration experience in a fast-paced professional services environment.
  • Understanding of end-to-end HR Administration and best practice.
  • Strong team orientation with a can-do attitude.
  • Professional approach with excellent communication skills.
  • Ability to manage and prioritise a changing workload with high attention to detail.
  • Ability to work on own initiative and investigate queries independently.
  • Complete confidentiality at all times.

Responsibilities

  • Provide admin support to the HR Business Support Team and HR Partners/Advisors.
  • Produce documentation, file records, update HR systems, arrange meetings, liaise with stakeholders.
  • Manage day-to-day admin: onboarding, induction, leaver processes, payroll, family leave policies, probation reviews, sickness absence, exits, and changes.
  • Support cyclical activities: salary/bonus reviews, promotions, trainee seat changes, quarterly reviews, new solicitor qualifications, holiday years.
  • Act as first point of contact for queries in the central HR mailbox and escalate as needed.
  • Assist with reporting requirements and processing of purchase orders and invoice reconciliation.
  • Support other Administrators during peak periods and ad-hoc tasks.

Skills

End-to-end HR Administration
Teamwork
Communication skills
Attention to detail

Tools

HR databases
Outlook
Excel
Word

Job description

Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP is seeking an enthusiastic HR Administrator to join the HR Business Support Team on a 12-month fixed term contract as maternity cover. You will support the full employee lifecycle, reporting to the HR Business Partner, and collaborate with HR Administrators on annual and ad-hoc projects.

The role operates a hybrid policy with up to 50% working from home, and flexible options may be discussed on acceptance.

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