Human Resources Administrator

Title: Human Resource Administrator
Company: Bison Solicitors
Location: Aldershot

About Us

Bison is a reputable legal practice dedicated to providing high-quality legal services to our clients. We take pride in fostering a supportive work environment that champions professional growth and collaboration.

We are seeking a professional, organised, and discreet HR Administrator to support our busy law firm with day-to-day HR administration. This is a hands-on administrative role suited to someone confident with Office 365 (especially SharePoint and OneDrive), Adobe Acrobat, and HR systems. You’ll need a sharp eye for detail, strong organisational skills, and the ability to manage confidential information with discretion.

Key Responsibilities

• HR Records & Administration: Maintain and update all HR documentation, including employee files, compliance documents, and record-keeping systems.
• Recruitment & Onboarding: Lead full-cycle recruitment activities, from posting job vacancies, liaising with the hiring manager, making offers, facilitating onboarding, assisting with inductions, scheduling end-of-probations.
• Leaves & Absences: Oversee and track employee leaves, absences, and attendance records.
• Payroll Support: Prepare monthly lists for payroll: salary changes, starters, leavers, absences.
• Performance and Appraisals Reviews: Compile performance review reports, and coordinate performance and appraisals evaluation timelines.
• Communication: Prepare and present clear, concise communications on HR-related matters to all levels of staff, ensuring an effective flow of information across the firm.
• Prioritisation & Initiative: Manage multiple tasks effectively, taking ownership, setting priorities, and anticipating the needs of the business.

Skills & Qualifications

• Experience & Background: 1+ year of experience in an HR admin/support role, ideally within a professional services environment or law firm.
• IT Skill: Strong working knowledge of Microsoft 365 (SharePoint, OneDrive, Excel, Outlook) and confident using Adobe Acrobat.
• Organisational Skills: Exceptional ability to organise, plan, and multi-task in a fast-paced setting.
• Attention to Detail: Strong accuracy and thoroughness in managing HR documents, data, and reports.
• Independent Work & Maturity: Proactive, self-motivated professional with a mature attitude, capable of working with minimal supervision. Discretion and professionalism when handling sensitive data.
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with colleagues at all levels.
• Initiative & Prioritisation: Proven track record of identifying needs, taking initiative, and managing competing priorities.
• Educational Background: CIPD Level 3 or higher in HR Practice, or similar qualification in Business Administration, or a related field.

What We Offer

• Competitive Compensation & Benefits
• Professional Growth Opportunities
• Supportive Work Environment
• Opportunity to Shape HR & Office Practices