We're looking for a confident, hands‑on HR professional to take ownership of our day‑to‑day HR activities and help strengthen and evolve our people processes.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone to shape and develop the HR activities of a fast-growing, values‑led organisation.
The role is part‑time and on‑site in Brighton, working autonomously alongside our practice management team and reporting to the Managing Director.
Role description
As our HRlead, you will oversee the full employee lifecycle and be the main point of contact for all HR matters. The role combines everyday HR administration with wider responsibilities that help support our people and enhance how we work together.
Responsibilities
Your work will cover areas such as:
* Day‑to‑day HR administration, including liaising on sickness absence and annual leave
* Recruitment coordination, onboarding and induction
* Employee relations and wellbeing support
* HR compliance, governance and updated documentation
* Performance management processes and training coordination
* Process improvements, templates and internal communication
* Culture‑building and engagement initiatives
About you
We are looking for someone who brings professionalism, strong knowledge and excellent people skills. You will thrive in this role if you:
* Are confident working independently in a standalone HR capacity.
* Have excellent judgement, diplomacy and a calm, supportive manner.
* Can manage sensitive and complex situations with discretion.
* Are highly organised with strong attention to detail.
* Communicate clearly and build positive relationships at all levels.
* Are proactive, solutions‑focused and comfortable improving processes.
Qualifications
* Experience in a legal environment, professional services or working independently in a small/mid‑size organisation is beneficial but not essential.
* CIPD (or other relevant) qualifications desirable and strong knowledge of UK employment law.
Hours
We anticipate that this role will be part‑time (ideally 25‑30 hours across 5 days per week) based on‑site at our office in Brighton.
We welcome direct applications - no agencies please.
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