HR Administrator (Manchester)

We are seeking an HR Administrator to join the HR team based in our central Manchester office.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
The HR Administrator’s responsibilities and duties include:

  • Providing administrative support to enable the effective delivery ofHR’s operational activities, including the:
    • recruitment of experienced hires and Trainee Solicitors;
    • answering of people process/policy queries;
    • maintenance of people records/HRIS data;
    • onboarding and induction of new starters;
    • processing of leavers;
    • processing of reference requests, changes to T&Cs and promotions;
    • provision of monthly information to payroll;
    • co-ordinating reward and recognition.
  • Assisting with the administrative aspects of annual activities/assessments such as pay and bonus review, engagement surveys and professional accreditations as well as ad hoc projects and improvement initiatives.
  • Work with others to monitor the HR mailbox and respond in a timely manner – being the first point of contact for general HR-related queries, answering or escalating to others in the team, as appropriate.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED

  • Ability to work effectively as part of a team with a willingness to learn and a positive, pragmatic, solution focused approach.
  • Administration skills – strong admin skills, highly competent in using business software such as Microsoft Office with a high level of attention to detail.
  • Organisational skills – personal efficiency, time management skills and the ability to flex, adapt and prioritise competing demands.
  • Communication skills – excellent interpersonal and customer-facing skills, both written and verbal, acting as an ambassador and role model for the company.
  • Teamwork – proactive team player who understands the importance of communicating with their team to help manage work flow efficiently and effectively.
  • Professional integrity – able to work with data, individuals and managers on confidential people matters discreetly.
  • Professional relationships – warm, friendly, and able to build relationships and collaborate with others effectively, whilst maintaining professional boundaries.
  • A working knowledge of the fundamentals of people management and employment law would be advantageous.
  • Previous experience of working effectively in a Human Resources function and with HR Information Systems, preferred.

The Recruitment Co. is an equal opportunities employer and we’re committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.