Responsibilities

HR Administration

Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records

Prepare employment contracts, offer letters, and HR correspondence from templates

Administer onboarding and offboarding processes, including any right-to-work checks and induction scheduling

Process starters, leavers, and employee changes on the HR system

Track and manage absence, holiday, and sickness records on the HR system

Recruitment Support

Coordinate job adverts, liaise with agencies, and manage candidate communications

Schedule interviews and prepare interview packs

Support the onboarding experience for new joiners

Payroll & Benefits

Collate and submit monthly payroll data to the internal accountant

Assist with the administering of employee benefits

Learning & Development

Maintain training records and CPD logs

Coordinate bookings for all internal and external training courses

Coordinate training membership renewals

Maintain administration for apprenticeships

Support the annual appraisal cycle and future planning meetings

Work Planning

Work with the Head of Work Planning to allocate team resource, identify gaps and escalate any issues

General

Assist with employee engagement initiatives and social events

Support ad hoc HR projects and policy updates

Provide first-line guidance on HR policies and procedures

Person Specification

Essential:

Previous experience in an HR or people administration role

Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail

Confident handling confidential information with discretion

Clear, professional communication—written and verbal

A team player with a proactive and positive attitude

Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Right to work in the UK

Desirable

Desirable:

Experience in a professional services environment

Familiarity with HR systems

Working towards or holding a CIPD Level 3 qualification

Understanding of UK employment law fundamentals