Team Overview

Our internal HR team of 14 are a key division of our Professional Support team. The HR team provides varied HR support to the firm across the entire employee lifecycle including, talent acquisition, onboarding, talent development, retention and separation.

Role Overview

To provide administrative support to the HR Team. This role will be responsible for managing administrative actions for the full employment life cycle, with a focus on recruitment and onboarding.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Supporting the Talent Acquisition team by providing full administrative support, screening, interview scheduling, and administering assessments for early careers and experienced hires roles.

• Support the Team Administrator with managing the RTW checks for all trainees, alongside the HR Assistant and HR Manager.

• Ensure that a high level of candidate confidentiality is maintained and that all recruitment records are stored in accordance with GDPR.

• Maintain an up-to-date awareness of recruitment best practice, GDPR and equal opportunities legislation.

• Ensure that Buzzacott’s values are embedded into all recruitment activities and the candidate experience.

• Ensure that all candidates are treated with dignity and respect.

• Manage the academic tracker for all trainees.

• Manage the Trainee Recruitment inbox and respond to all queries within 48 hours.

• Support the HR Adviser with administrative tasks relating to all work experience requests, and placements, as well as the completion of appropriate administrative actions to support their on-boarding.

• Ensure all Early Careers opportunities are advertised on our Careers Website through the ATS, and all other applicable advertising platforms such as Milkround, UCAS, ACCA and ICAEW.

• Support with the preparation and attendance of careers fairs.

• Draft offer documentation, contracts of employment and training contracts.

• Assist with the welcome and induction of all new starters ensuring that appropriate actions are completed.

What We’re Looking For

• 5 GCSEs at a minimum of Level 5 (grade C using the old system), including Maths and English Language, or equivalent.

• 3 A-Levels, with a minimum of 120 UCAS points, or equivalent.

• Experience of working in a busy environment and to short deadlines.

• Experience of working in a team environment with shared responsibilities and covering colleagues as necessary.

• Strong administration skills, excellent accuracy and attention to detail.

• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to effectively manage own workload.

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels.

• Intermediate MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint and Excel).

• Comfortable working with HR systems and technology, with a proactive attitude toward learning and adapting to new digital tools and platforms to support HR operations efficiently.

What You’ll Bring

• A flexible approach and communication style to be able to liaise with a range of individuals.

• The ability to multi-task and flex to the needs of the business.

• Pro-active and self-motivated with a proactive ‘can do’ attitude.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal).

• Excellent organisational and time management skills.

• Approachable, supportive, responsive and enthusiastic.

• Reliable with excellent attention to detail.

• Displays ethical behaviour.

Why Buzzacott?

We’re big enough to provide deep expertise across a wide range of specialisms, but small enough to value meaningful personal connections — with clients and colleagues alike. You’ll work alongside experienced professionals who will support your continued development, while you contribute to shaping the growth of both our team and our clients.

At Buzzacott, we’re committed to equal opportunities and ensuring all employment decisions are fair, objective, and based on merit.

To see more information about our Rewards & Benefits follow this link.

• For more information about the HR team, please click here.

• To find out more about life at Buzzacott, please click here.

• To hear from team members across the firm on their experience of life at Buzzacott, please click here.

If you are interested in this role, we encourage you to apply directly via the Apply button at the top of the page. When applying, please include your salary expectations and let us know what interests you about the role. Alternatively, if you would like to talk to one of our HR Team about the vacancy before applying, contact us at recruitment@buzzacott.co.uk

Please note: Our HR Team review and respond to all applications.

No agencies please.