Job Description
HR Administrator
Business Support
Waterfront | Full Time | Permanent
Talbots Law is seeking a meticulous and proactive HR Administrator to join our HR Department. This role is pivotal in supporting the administration of HR and recruitment functions. You will play a key role in consolidating and securely managing employee and recruitment data, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and efficiency across all HR processes.
Who are Talbots Law?
An employee-owned, full service law firm built on a rich heritage dating back to 1828.
Today, we operate across 18 offices in the West Midlands, Staffordshire, Shropshire and Worcestershire, delivering expert legal services to individuals, families and businesses.
We deliver legal services in conveyancing, wills and probate, and family law, through to commercial law, employment, litigation and more. As an employee-owned firm, every member of our team has a stake in our success, which fosters a culture of collaboration, ownership and client-centred service.
At Talbots, our employees belong to an inclusive and supportive community where everyone has a voice. They contribute their skills and expertise to meaningful work that makes an impact. They thrive in an environment that fosters growth, innovation and wellbeing.
What do we offer?
* Competitive salaries with annual review.
* Annual tax-free* profit-share.
* 25 days holiday + birthday + ex-gratia day + UK Bank Holidays + long service awards.
* Company salary-sacrifice pension scheme (4% from Talbots: 4% from employees).
* Group Life Insurance (3 x annual salary).
* Enhanced Company Sick Pay.
* Salary Extras
* Medicash Health Cash Plan.
* Financial Health & Wellbeing Provision.
* Bank of Talbots (Annual employee credit for legal fees).
* Salary Sacrifice schemes.
What the job involves:
* Support onboarding and leaver processes, ensuring smooth employee transitions
* Act as first‑line contact for HR queries via email and phone
* Assist with absence management, flexible working requests, and resignations
* Maintain accurate HR records, trackers, and staff folders
* Provide administrative support for HR meetings, agreements, and role reviews
* Oversee compliance checks including DBS and Right to Work documentation
* Manage new starter documentation and onboarding systems
* Coordinate HR supplies, IT access requests, and general HR administration
What you need:
* Minimum 12 months’ administration experience within a professional HR setting
* Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and internet browsers
* Effective organisational and planning skills with the ability to meet deadlines
* Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
* Excellent interpersonal skills with professionalism, tact, and diplomacy
* CIPD qualification (or working towards)