HR Administrator

HR Assistant - Blackburn, Lancashire

Ref: 831Wednesday 11 June 2025

About the Company

Our client is a well-established, operationally independent firm of business advisors, supporting owner-managed businesses across East Lancashire and beyond. With a core focus on compliance, business-specific and tax consultancy, corporate finance, and forensic practice, they pride themselves on understanding, advising, and supporting owner managers on a myriad of business issues.

Role Overview

As an HR Administrator, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the HR team to recruit, onboard, and retain talent, ensuring that employees are well-supported and motivated. This role involves maintaining accurate employee data, administering HR systems, and assisting with various HR functions to foster a positive work environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Maintain and report on employee data
  • Monitor and follow up on form completion
  • Calculate and communicate Time Off In Lieu (TOIL) balances
  • Support staff in using the HR system
  • Administer HR systems and processes
  • Schedule interviews and assist with recruitment
  • Assist with onboarding new starters
  • Order staff gifts and birthday cards
  • Provide general administrative support to HR and other teams

Essential Criteria:

  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Strong organisational skills
  • Effective written and verbal communication
  • Ability to build positive working relationships
  • Proactive and takes initiative
  • Maintains confidentiality
  • Personable and approachable
  • Reliable and dependable

Desirable Criteria:

  • Experience working in an office environment
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook)
  • Passionate about HR and employee wellbeing
  • Positive and can-do attitude

What’s in it for you?

Our client offers a supportive and dynamic work environment, with opportunities for personal and professional growth. As a leading operationally independent practice, they provide unparalleled opportunities to advance within the business.

Key Benefits

  • Salary circa £26K
  • Pension with salary sacrifice option
  • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Hybrid working options
  • Employee referral bonus
  • Learning and development opportunities
  • Simply health plan
  • YOLO Wellbeing programme
  • Electric car scheme with onsite charging
  • Cycle2Work scheme
  • Free independent mortgage advice
  • Regular social events
  • Client referral scheme
     

To apply for this role, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this position.