HR Administrator - Remote Opportunity at Thompsons Solicitors

About the Role

Looking to grow your HR career in a role where your work genuinely matters? Thompsons Solicitors, the UK’s leading social justice law firm, is searching for a proactive, people-focused HR Administrator to join our Birmingham team on a 9-month fixed-term contract. This HR Administrator remote position offers a unique opportunity to make a real impact in a supportive environment.

What You'll Do

• Act as the first point of contact for HR queries, providing timely and professional support to colleagues.
• Manage the HR inbox and ensure queries are responded to efficiently.
• Prepare employment documentation such as contracts, letters, and HR correspondence.
• Maintain accurate employee records and support general HR administration.
• Assist with onboarding processes for new starters and support the employee lifecycle.
• Provide administrative support to the wider HR team, including Talent Acquisition and Payroll.
• Help keep HR processes organized, efficient, and well documented.

Requirements

• Organized, enthusiastic, and confident in juggling multiple priorities.
• Experience in HR admin or recruitment admin within a busy environment.
• Strong written communication skills and proficiency in IT, especially Microsoft Office and Excel.
• Comfortable handling confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
• Keen to learn, grow, and develop your HR knowledge.
• Familiarity with HR systems such as iTrent or People First is desirable but not essential.
• Interest in pursuing a qualification like CIPD Level 3 is also desirable.

Nice to Have

• Experience in a legal or social justice environment.
• Knowledge of employment law and HR best practices.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

What We Offer

• Contributory pension scheme.
• Permanent health insurance.
• Healthcare Cash Plan (MediCash).
• Life assurance.
• 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• An extra 5 days off over Christmas.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Subsidized sports and social club.
• Annual travel and parking loans.
• Financial support for professional development.

Ready to make an impact? If you’re passionate about delivering exceptional HR support and want to grow your career with a firm that stands for something bigger, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today.