Human Resources Administrator

White Space Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an HR Administrator for an award-winning architecture practice in Greater London. This role involves assisting with HR processes, managing staff communications, and improving HR metrics. Ideal candidates will have prior experience in HR roles, particularly within architecture and possess excellent communication skills as well as a good working knowledge of UK employment law.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in HR administration or assistant position within an architecture practice.
• Ability to manage staff policies and legal matters.
• Experience in handling performance or grievance issues.

Responsibilities

• Assist with staff policies and legal matters.
• Help management with performance or grievance issues.
• Update staff contracts and employee handbook.
• Organise induction programs for new hires.
• Handle general HR communications with staff.

Skills

Great communication skills

Knowledge of UK employment law

Job description

Job Description

Our client is an award-winning architecture practice renowned for its architecture, urban design, landscape and interior design. They are now looking for a HR Administrator to join their team and to play a vital role in maintaining the HR processes to ensure things run smoothly. The ideal candidate would be someone who has previously worked within an architecture practice or similar, doing an HR administrator / assistant position. They are looking for someone with great communication skills and a good working knowledge of UK employment law.

The Role

• Assist the Commercial Director with staff policies and legal matters.
• Help management with performance or grievance issues and support disciplinary actions.
• Update staff contracts and the employee handbook.
• Assist in writing job descriptions and creating job ads.
• Organise induction programs for new hires.
• Handle general HR communications with staff.
• Manage performance reviews and training needs.
• Oversee staff training programs and find custom options.
• Keep employee records safe and current.
• Conduct exit interviews and report trends to improve processes.
• Track HR metrics to ensure improvement.
• Help with payroll and benefits.
• Work with In‑House Counsel on international worker sponsorships.