Overview
We are seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented People/HR Officer to join our dynamic and growing People Team at a specialist law firm based in Liverpool city centre. This fixed-term role (18 months - maternity cover) is pivotal in supporting the full colleague lifecycle, with particular focus on onboarding, offboarding, and general people processes. You will work closely with the HR Advisor and Learning & Development Manager in a small, collaborative team that supports approximately 150 colleagues across the firm.
Responsibilities
* Own and manage onboarding and offboarding processes end-to-end, including pre-employment checks, contracts, induction coordination, and exit documentation.
* Draft and issue key documentation such as offer letters, contracts of employment, probation confirmations, and change letters.
* Maintain and update the HRIS/People system with accuracy and timeliness.
* Manage employee records, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory standards (e.g., GDPR).
* Provide administrative support to the HR Advisor across generalist activities such as absence management, benefits, and recruitment coordination.
* Assist in low-level employee relations matters including note-taking, preparation of documentation, and scheduling meetings.
* Support policy updates and contribute to the development of new procedures and templates.
* Confidently use and maintain People systems to run reports, track data, and ensure data integrity.
* Contribute to continuous improvement of HR processes, documentation, and workflows.
* Support ongoing HR and change projects linked to organisational transformation and growth.
Essential
* Experience in a generalist HR/People role, ideally within a fast-paced environment.
* Strong understanding of HR administration and the employee lifecycle.
* Some exposure to low-level employee relations (e.g. absence management, disciplinary/grievance support).
* High level of accuracy and attention to detail in all written and system-based work.
* Confident in drafting letters, contracts, and contributing to policy documentation.
* Proficient in Microsoft Office and experienced with at least one HRIS/People system.
* Professional, discreet, and able to maintain confidentiality at all times.
* Proactive, approachable, and confident working independently as well as part of a team.
Desirable
* CIPD Level 3 (minimum) or working towards Level 5.
* Experience in a law firm or regulated environment.
* Interest in HR transformation and change initiatives.
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