Human Resources Officer
21 days ago
Liverpool
People/HR Officer (Fixed-Term, 18 Months – Maternity Cover) Location: Liverpool City Centre Contract Type: Fixed-Term (18 months) Working Pattern: Full-time, Hybrid Reporting to: Head of People About the Role 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 is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to an evolving HR function within a legal environment that is undergoing exciting transformational change. 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. Key Responsibilities Employee Lifecycle & Operations • 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). HR Administration & Support • 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. Systems & Process Improvement • 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. What We’re Looking For 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. Why Join Us? This is a great opportunity for an ambitious HR professional to gain broad exposure across all aspects of the People function while contributing to meaningful projects in a transforming business. While the role is fixed-term, our ongoing growth means there may be potential for permanent opportunities in future. You'll be joining a supportive and agile HR team in a firm that values its people, its culture, and continuous improvement.