HR Co-ordinator

About the Company: We are a leading solicitor’s firm in Blackburn, providing high-quality legal services to clients nationwide. Our experienced professionals specialise in handling no-win, no-fee claims across various service areas, helping individuals and businesses recover compensation for financial mis-selling and consumer issues.

About the Role: We are seeking a proactive and organised HR Coordinator/Administrator to join our dynamic team. This role will provide essential HR support across the business, ensuring smooth operations and a positive employee experience.

Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive HR administration support across the business, including managing personnel records, employee documentation, and HR databases.
• Assist with recruitment processes, including job postings, shortlisting, interview coordination, and offer management.
• Support the onboarding process for new employees, ensuring all compliance and documentation is completed.
• Maintain employee files and ensure accurate record-keeping in line with GDPR and other legal requirements.
• Manage and monitor employee absence, holidays, and sickness records.
• Support the performance management process, including preparing appraisals and maintaining related documentation.
• Assist with employee relations matters, providing support where needed and escalating issues when appropriate.
• Coordinate training and development activities, ensuring employees are supported in their professional growth.
• Assist with payroll administration, including data input and liaising with payroll providers.
• Support the implementation of HR policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with company standards and legal requirements.
• Provide general HR support and guidance to managers and staff across the business.

Qualifications: A minimum of 2 to 5 years of HR experience, ideally within a legal or finance environment.

Required Skills:

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proactive, with the ability to work independently and take initiative when required.
• Sound knowledge of HR policies, procedures, and UK employment law.
• Discretion and the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience working within a legal or finance sector.
• Knowledge of HR software and systems (e.g., HRIS, payroll systems).
• CIPD qualification or working towards it is a plus, but not essential. We will put you through the qualification if desired.

Pay range and compensation package:

• A supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth within the company.
• 23 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays.
• Annual Leave increasing with length of service.
• Milestone Gifts.
• 2 company events a year (Summer & Winter Social).
• Private Medical Insurance (from 1 year of service).
• Rijo42 Coffee.
• Free Fruit.
• Free Parking.

Equal Opportunity Statement: We are committed to diversity and inclusivity.