HR Coordinator in Blackburn

We are a leading solicitor’s firm based in Blackburn, dedicated to providing exceptional legal services to clients nationwide.

With a team of experienced professionals, we specialise in handling no win no fee claims across various service areas, helping individuals and businesses retrieve compensation for financial mis-selling and consumer issues.

Job Summary

Key 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.

Essential Skills and Experience

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

Benefits

• 23 days holiday + bank holidays (increasing each year after first year of service)
• Birthday Off Work
• Enjoy a paid day off work for your birthday (within 2 weeks of the date)
• Company Social Events
• Summer & Christmas Parties to make friends and unwind
• Milestone Gifts
• Receive Milestone gifts when you reach 5, 10, 15 and 20 years of service
• Everday rewards with major brands, employee celebration & wellbeing tools
• Suggestion Scheme
• Get rewarded with £200 for every idea you suggest that is implemented
• Private Healthcare plan & digital GP provided after first year of service
• Life Insurance
• Death in service insurance providing a tax-free lump sum worth 3 times your salary
• Day-to-day wellbeing & counselling support for you & your family
• On-Site Gym
• On-site gym and lunchtime bootcamp sessions for all staff
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