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The role of the HR Administrator is full-time and is to support the HR Director and HR Advisor in delivering a high-quality, effective HR service to the partners and staff in the firm. The role will be primarily to administer the recruitment process, manage the new starter and leaver processes, including induction and contractual documentation, and to resolve HR queries in a professional and proactive manner.
Client Details
Our client provides a full range of legal services to businesses, organisations and individuals. Based in Southampton, our client have a national outlook, reach and influence.
Their history means that their expertise is deep and our networks wide. They are independently recognised in each of their practice areas which cover key aspects of personal and business life.
They offer clear-sighted advice, their insights gleaned from careful listening and empathetic understanding of what their client's situations and needs.
Description
The key responsibilities for the HR Administrator role are:
- To provide administration support and assistance with all aspects of the employee life cycle including (but not limited to):
- Recruitment
- On-boarding/induction
- Training and development
- Performance and appraisal
- Engagement
- Reward and recognition
- Separation (leavers)
- Well being
- Respond to HR related queries from employees
- Assist with the administering of the payroll
- Ensure processes are administered in accordance with the firm's procedures and policies
- Maintain HR software, records and employee files, ensuring that all documentation is prepared to the highest quality and accuracy
- Co-ordinate training sessions, sending out invitations and course material to delegates
- Keep training and evaluation records up-to-date
- Ensure the highest possible level of HR service
- Become involved in HR projects as allocated during the course of the year e.g. well being initiatives and HR system improvements
- Carry out other HR duties and tasks as and when required
Profile
The candidate for the HR Administrator role is someone with the following:
It is essential that you have strong administrative and IT skills to support the HR department in all aspects of their role.
- Previous experience within HR is essential (24 months +)
- Previous experience working in a professional services environment is desirable
- Educated to degree level desirable
- Good team worker with the ability to build and sustain excellent working relationships to fully support clients
- Excellent communication skills - ability to communicate effectively at all levels
- Excellent written communication
- Excellent organisation skills
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail
- IT literate - has excellent IT skills in Word, Excel, Power Point/email
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
Job Offer
The candidate for the HR Administrator role will receive:
- 26 day's holiday (increasing by one day per one year of service up to a maximum of 30 days) plus bank holidays
- Pension scheme membership
- Private medical insurance (subject to eligibility)
- Group income protection (subject to eligibility)
- Life assurance cover
- Personal accident cover
- Discounted legal fees
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