People Operations Coordinator - FTC

Location: London Hybrid (3 days in the office)

Avantia Law is a fast-growing, innovative law firm that puts people first. We're on the hunt for a People Operations Coordinator to keep our HR engine running and make every employee experience seamless.

Why This Role Matters

You'll be at the heart of our people operations, ensuring everything - from payroll to onboarding, HR systems to engagement initiatives - runs smoothly so our team can thrive.

Avantia Law - Core Values We empower our people

We trust our people to excel by giving them a voice, the freedom to grow, and the support they need to succeed. Together, we hold ourselves accountable and create meaningful impact - for our clients, our team, and our industry.

We champion excellence

Our values are at the heart of every decision we make. We stand by our commitments, consistently delivering exceptional results and building trust through every action. Excellence isn't just a goal - it's how we operate.

We are building the future

We're redefining the legal landscape. Through innovation, challenging conventions and listening to our clients, we're forging a new path and shaping the next generation of law.

What You'll Do

• Payroll & Operations:
  • Manage accurate, timely payroll each month
  • Maintain up-to-date employee records and payroll data
  • Partner with Finance to ensure smooth payroll processes
  • Audit HR data to ensure compliance and accuracy
• Employee Experience:
  • Be the first point of contact for HR queries on pay, policies, benefits, and leave
  • Support onboarding and offboarding for a seamless experience
  • Maintain HR systems and personnel files with precision
  • Assist with engagement activities and internal communications.
• Compliance & Reporting:
  • Support audits, compliance checks, and regulatory requirements
  • Track mandatory trainings, certifications, and documentation
  • Prepare HR and payroll reports to inform decision-making.

About You

• 2+ years in HR, People Ops, or payroll support
• Hands-on payroll experience (legal or professional services experience a plus)
• Detail-oriented and comfortable managing sensitive data
• People-focused with excellent communication skills
• Discreet, professional, and trustworthy
• Skilled with HRIS, payroll systems (HiBob), ATS tools (Workable), Excel/Google Workspace
• Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Why Join Us

• Competitive salary and benefits.
• Hybrid working with flexibility.
• A collaborative, people-first culture.
• Opportunity to shape and grow our People Operations function.
• Make a real impact in a law firm that's doing things differently.

If you love ownership, details, and supporting people to succeed - join us!