HR Coordinator

Posted 1 hour 32 minutes ago by Courmacs Legal Limited

Permanent
Full Time
Other
Lancashire, Blackburn, United Kingdom, BB1 1
Job Description

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