FTC - HR Administrator 

Job Title: HR Administrator (Maternity Cover – 6 months)

Reporting to: Chief People Officer

Job Purpose

This is a full time role to cover Maternity Leave.

The HR Administrator will have responsibility for the provision of high quality administration.

Specific areas of focus will include:

Providing high quality administrative support to the HR teamTaking responsibility for ensuring administrative systems are effective, efficient and make best use of technologyContributing to a culture of continuous improvement within the team

Administrative Support

• Provide responsive and professional direct support to the HR Team, ensuring tasks are given due priority and attention
• Undertake general HR/payroll administration, e.g. drafting letters, maintaining employee files and HR Database (People First), responding to annual leave queries
• Maintain and update HR database with relevant changes i.e promotions, salary updates, departmental moves
• Issue log-ins for new starters for the HR system
• Collation of information and associated report generation for various departments monthly
• Develop and maintain electronic filing and ensure effective use of shared directories
• Contribute to project tasks as and when required
• Actioning reference requests for former employees
• Responsible for upkeep and the collation of probation reviews and corresponding letters
• Actioning resignation letters and following the firms leavers process
• Recording absences on People First
• Responsible for ensuring Line Managers complete return to work interviews

Miscellaneous

• To attend staff and departmental meetings as required
• To undergo training appropriate for the role
• To uphold the aims and principles of all the firm’s policies
• Assist with embedding consistent and best practice ways of working and processes
• Assist with annual activities and/or specific projects e.g. external assessments, salary reviews, and audits

Person Specification

• Proven numeracy and written skills with very good standards of presentation and accuracy (essential)
• Strong IT skills, proficient in using Microsoft office for tasks relevant to this role (essential)
• A proven team player with strong interpersonal skills (essential)
• Excellent time management, with the ability to multi-task, prioritise and adapt to changing demands. (essential)
• Willingness to learn and develop knowledge and experience (essential)
• Enthusiastic attitude and approach to work (essential)
• Reliable and dependable with a flexible attitude towards work (essential)
• Ability to maintain absolute discretion and a high level of confidentiality (essential)
• Knowledge of HR Systems such as People First / Itrent. (desirable)
• Previous HR Administration or administration experience in a Law firm or Professional Services (desirable)
• This list is not exhaustive and may vary, any other ad-hoc duties may apply

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary contractContract length: 6 months

Salary: £24,000.00-£25,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave plus 1 day for birthday and 8 Bank holiday
• Company pension
• Gym membership
• Private medical insurance
• death-in-service
• critical illness cover
• cycle to work scheme
• tech scheme and a Bupa healthcare cash plan

Experience: Human resources: 3 years (required)

Licence/Certification: Itrent (preferred)

Please apply within if you are interested in this FTC HR Administrator role.