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HR Administrator
Salary: £25,000 - £27,000 (DOE)
Location: York (with occasional visits to other offices)
Hours: Monday - Friday, 9am-5pm (35 hours per week)
Full-time, Permanent Position
Ready to make a real impact in a fast paced, people first environment? We are looking for a highly organised, proactive, and detail focused HR Administrator to join our client's growing team. This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop your HR career within a supportive and forward thinking legal firm, working closely alongside the Head of HR and the Learning & Development team.
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The Key Responsibilities of the HR Administrator:
* Provide day to day HR administrative and operational support across the employee lifecycle, ensuring compliance with employment legislation and internal procedures
* Act as a first point of contact for HR queries from employees and managers
* Support employee relations processes including disciplinary, grievance, and performance matters by preparing documentation, organising meetings, taking accurate minutes, and maintaining detailed case records
* Manage HR systems and records, ensuring data accuracy and compliance with GDPR and data retention requirements
* Process contract amendments, leavers, and other employee changes efficiently and accurately
* Coordinate training activity and support learning and development initiatives
* Assist with policy updates, health & safety documentation, and HR reporting
* Handle sensitive information with professionalism and strict confidentiality
* Support the wider HR team to ensure a smooth, consistent, and high quality HR service
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The Key Requirements of the HR Administrator:
* At least 2 years' experience working in an HR Administrator capacity (preferable)
* Previous experience within the legal or professional services sector (desirable)
* Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
* Excellent communication skills with a professional and confidential approach
* Good understanding of HR procedures, both practical and administrative
* Strong time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
* Ability to build trust and develop positive working relationships across the business
* Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle
Personal Attributes:
* Proactive, enthusiastic, and genuinely interested in HR
* Calm and accurate when working in a varied, fast paced environment
* Comfortable working autonomously while supporting a collaborative team
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Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age