HR Administrator – Hybrid, Growth Opportunities

Express Solicitors Limited; Manchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Onsite gym

Hybrid working

Holiday entitlement 23–26 days

Birthday day off

Job summary

Express Solicitors Limited is recruiting a HR Administrator to support the HR Team. The role offers hybrid working with 39.5 hours per week and a salary of £27,411.66 base, rising with holiday entitlements and employee benefits.

You will manage HR records, assist with contracts, inductions, and reporting while upholding confidentiality and compliance with UK employment law. You will interact with department heads, manage onboarding, and contribute to projects like newsletters and policy updates

Qualifications

• 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.

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.
• 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.

Skills

Strong administrative & organisational

Microsoft Office proficiency

Excellent written & verbal comms

Confidentiality awareness

Attention to detail

Able to prioritise in a dynamic env

Education

GCSE Maths & English (Grade 5+) or international equivalent

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

Express Solicitors Limited is recruiting a HR Administrator to support the HR Team. The role offers hybrid working with 39.5 hours per week and a salary of £27,411.66 base, rising with holiday entitlements and employee benefits.

You will manage HR records, assist with contracts, inductions, and reporting while upholding confidentiality and compliance with UK employment law. You will interact with department heads, manage onboarding, and contribute to projects like newsletters and policy updates