About this role
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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.
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Contract Type
Permanent
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Specialism
Business Support
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Working pattern
Full Time
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Job ref
Req/677542
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Expiry date
26 February 2026
Your consultant is
Erin Jackson
Consultant
For more information on this role and to speak to the consultant hiring for it, get in touch via the details below.
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Email
erin.jackson@search.co.uk -
Phone
+44 113 308 8075 -
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