People Operations Coordinator

THE ROLE & TEAM

At Brabners, our People Team sits at the heart of everything we do. We’re not just an operational function - we are strategic partners, culture champions and experience‑makers for every colleague across the firm. As an integral part of the People Team the People Operations Coordinator will provide exceptional support to the whole organisation by acting as the first point of contact for resolving any questions and queries.

If you’re passionate about delivering brilliant colleague experience, love problem‑solving and want to build a career in a forward‑thinking People function, this is the perfect opportunity.

This role will be based out of our Manchester office. We offer hybrid working to ensure work life balance.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

In this varied and meaningful role, based in our Manchester office, you’ll be the friendly first point of contact for colleagues and managers across the firm, ensuring everyone receives timely support and a great experience. Key Responsibilities include:

·         Act as the central support hub for all colleague and Manager queries across the organisation

·         Manage our People inbox and ensuring responses are timely, accurate and helpful

·         Prepare contracts and process employment changes; keeping employment records accurate

·         Ensure our policies and People information are up to date and accessible

·         Deliver seamless onboarding and induction experiences for new starters

·         Administer colleague benefits (healthcare benefits, flexible working requests, additional leave, etc.)

·         Support People Business Partners, Advisors and the wider team with projects, including the implementation of our new HRIS

·         Complete all reference requests for leavers

·         Support the People Team with projects

·         Provide insight to help improve and elevate the People experience

ABOUT YOU

·         Previous experienced in HR Administrator position

·         Studying CIPD Level 3 would be advantageous

·         Detail‑driven with strong organisational skills

·         Confident using HR systems (experience with Sage People is a bonus)

·         A clear communicator, both written and verbal

·         Warm, approachable and great at building relationships

·         Curious, adaptable and eager to learn

·         A natural team player with a can‑do mindset

If you enjoy supporting others, finding solutions and being part of a team that genuinely cares — you’ll fit right in.

OUR BENEFITS

·         Competitive salary

·         Hybrid working (2 days in the office per week)

·         Flexible working approach

·         Medical cash plan

·         Bonus opportunities

·         Pension scheme

·         Life Assurance & Income Protection

·         25 days annual leave (increasing with length of service)

·         Option to buy 5 additional days each year

·         Additional discretionary leave days

·         Enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption Leave

·         Career development and progression opportunities

Who We Are

Brabners is a purpose‑led, independent law firm and a certified B Corp, with award-winning environmental credentials, we seek to demonstrate that business can bring about positive change by being innovative, diverse and sustainable.

With over 200 years of history, we’re proudly anchored in the North but serve businesses and individuals across England and Wales.

We have won awards for being innovative at the Legal 500 Northern Powerhouse Awards and diverse as Manchester Law Society’s Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Champions. We are also recognised as one of the 25 best large companies to work for in the UK and have won The Legal 500 Future Lawyers awards for job satisfaction, quality of work, social life and work/life balance.