People Operations Associate

Lawhive

People Operations Associate supporting employee experiences at Lawhive, a legal tech startup. Responsible for onboarding, offboarding, and improving people operations processes in a hybrid environment.

Posted 4/27/2026full-timeLondon • 🇬🇧 United KingdomJuniorMid-Level💰 £30,000 - £45,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own and manage new starter onboarding, including preparing contracts and welcome materials, scheduling induction sessions, and ensuring all accounts, tools, and equipment are set up ahead of day one
Handle off-boarding processes to ensure smooth transitions and compliance
Oversee IT and equipment provisioning for new hires, including equipment and software licences, and maintain accurate asset tracking
Maintain and update internal systems, including HRIS, IT asset registers, access permissions, and shared documentation
Assist with system access changes and workspace setups for internal moves and team restructures
Manage day-to-day employee queries related to systems, tools, and onboarding, escalating where needed
Support office logistics, including desk setups, shared space management, and coordination with facilities and IT vendors
Help drive engagement by supporting internal initiatives around culture, wellbeing, learning & development, and DEI
Contribute to ongoing process improvements by identifying inefficiencies, updating documentation, and suggesting ways to streamline onboarding and operational workflows

Requirements

What you’ll need

1–3 years of experience in People Operations, HR coordination, or similar roles (ideally in a startup or scale-up)
Familiarity with HR tools (e.g. HiBob, Ashby, Notion, or similar) and comfort with handling sensitive data
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
High attention to detail, with strong organisational and problem-solving skills
A proactive mindset - you spot inefficiencies and improve them
A people-first attitude and genuine interest in helping teams thrive

Benefits

Comp & perks

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Soft Skills

communication skillsattention to detailorganizational skillsproblem-solving skillsproactive mindsetpeople-first attitude