HR Administrator

About the role

Our client, a leading London law firm, is seeking an HR Administrator to join their busy team in Holborn. This entry‑level position offers a great opportunity to start a career in human resources and gain hands‑on experience across the full employee lifecycle.

Key responsibilities

• Serve as the first point of contact for general HR queries and manage HR inboxes.
• Draft employee correspondence such as contracts, offer letters and employment‑related communications.
• Coordinate onboarding and off‑boarding, set up new starters on HR systems and liaise with relevant departments.
• Support recruitment activities, including liaising with agencies, arranging interviews and organising assessments.
• Monitor probation periods, arrange review meetings and maintain accurate personnel records.
• Assist with the annual appraisal process, employee screening and handbook updates.
• Provide administrative support for HR projects and ad‑hoc tasks.

Required profile

• Up to six months of administration experience in a professional office environment.
• Strong organisational abilities with excellent attention to detail.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritise workload and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

Required skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

What we offer

• Salary of £30,000 per year.
• Supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Exposure to a broad range of HR activities, including recruitment, onboarding and employee relations.
• Opportunities for learning, development and professional HR qualifications.