At a Glance
- Tasks: Support HR processes and maintain employee records in a friendly law firm.
- Company: Established law firm in Exeter with a supportive team culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid working, training opportunities, and wellbeing initiatives.
- Other info: Great opportunity for career growth and development in Human Resources.
- Why this job: Kickstart your HR career in a collaborative environment with real impact.
- Qualifications: Strong admin skills, communication abilities, and a passion for HR.
The predicted salary is between 27800 - 27800 £ per year.
Our client, an established and highly regarded Law firm is looking to recruit an organised and motivated HR Administrator to join its friendly team based in Exeter.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a career in HR while gaining experience within a supportive and collaborative environment.
The successful candidate will play a key role in providing high-quality administrative support across all areas of the employee lifecycle, ensuring HR records remain accurate, confidential and up to date.
The role is primarily office-based in Exeter, with occasional remote working and travel to other local offices when required.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain and update HR records and employee information using HR systems.
- Provide administrative support throughout the employee lifecycle.
- Assist with recruitment administration, including contacting candidates and supporting the recruitment process.
- Respond to routine HR enquiries, escalating where appropriate.
- Support the onboarding process and assist with inductions for new starters when required.
- Provide administrative support for learning and development activities.
- Ensure all HR documentation is processed accurately and confidentially.
- Create and maintain compliance records and Excel-based databases.
- Support the wider HR team with general administrative duties and projects.
About You
The successful candidate will be highly organised, trustworthy and able to handle confidential information with discretion.
They will have excellent communication skills, enjoy working with people and be committed to delivering outstanding internal customer service.
This opportunity would suit someone who has completed, or is currently working towards, a CIPD qualification, is looking for their first HR role, or has strong administrative experience and is keen to develop a career in Human Resources.
Skills & Experience required
- Previous administration or customer service experience.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
- Experience using Microsoft Excel to input and maintain data.
- Good IT skills and confidence using various software systems.
- The ability to manage confidential information professionally.
- A proactive and resilient approach with excellent time management skills.
Desirable
- Experience using an HR Information System (HRIS).
- Experience with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS).
- Experience using electronic document management or e-signature platforms.
- A CIPD Level 3 qualification or an interest in working towards one.
Benefits
- Competitive salary paid at the Real Living Wage.
- Supportive and friendly working environment.
- Opportunities for training and career development.
- Hybrid working opportunities following initial training.
- Employee wellbeing initiatives.
- Opportunity to develop a long-term career within Human Resources.
Legal Southwest will never, without exception, send out your CV without your prior knowledge or consent so please be assured that we treat every application with the utmost confidentiality.
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