HR Officer

SE-Solicitors; Banbury; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A law firm in Banbury is seeking a part-time HR Officer to join its team. This role involves managing employee relations, supporting recruitment strategies, and assisting in training and policy updates. The ideal candidate will have CIPD level 5, at least 3 years of experience, and a full UK driving licence. Benefits include annual pay reviews and company bonuses.

Benefits

Company and personal bonuses

Annual pay reviews

Company pension

Health Cash Plan

Free parking

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience operating as a HR Officer.
• Experience in employee relations and change management.
• Full UK Driving Licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support the firm with all HR issues.
• Manage employee relations cases.
• Assist in training and development of the team.
• Advise managers on operational HR issues.
• Support the firm’s recruitment strategy.

Skills

Problem-solving

Interpersonal communication

Attention to detail

Integrity

Teamwork

Education

CIPD level 5

Job description

Location: Banbury Office

Category: HR

Job Type: Part Time (22.5 hrs)

We are currently recruiting for a HR Officer to join our HR team in our Banbury office on a part-time basis (22.5 hrs).

We are a firm who put people first in everything we do, meaning we are focussed on not only our clients but the development and success of all our staff. As an equal opportunity employer, we comply with the equality laws, whilst promoting a good and harmonious working environment in which all employees are treated with dignity and respect.

Job Role

This varied role is a fantastic opportunity to work within a friendly and approachable team, working with highly experienced Administrators, Solicitors, and Directors.

• Alongside the HR Director and supported by the HR Assistant, you will support the firm of 152 employees with all HR issues
• Management of employee relations cases focussing on performance, flexible working requests and absence management
• Assist HR Director in training and development of the team.
• The role will require travel to one of the firm’s offices per week.
• To support, advise and coach managers on operational HR issues, including discipline and grievance, terms and conditions, policies, procedures and employment legislation
• To assist Business Divisions in the management and reduction of sickness absence
• To provide periodic business updates of HR activity aligned to the Key Performance Indicators
• Design and deliver bespoke training solutions
• Actively engage with the management teams to champion colleague engagement across the business
• To support the firm’s recruitment strategy

Knowledge & Skills

• Full UK Driving Licence is essential
• CIPD level 5 – experience in ER, complex cases, change management (understanding or TUPE, redundancy process, restructures etc) engagement and talent development
• Ability to use logical and creative thinking to solve problems and make decisions
• Minimum 3 yrs experience operating as a HR Officer
• A great attitude – happy to turn your hand to everything and anything
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to build strong working relationships
• Demonstrates integrity, a strong work ethic and understands the importance of confidentiality
• Assist HR Director in reviewing and updating firm’s policies following 2025 changes from the Employment Rights Bill

Person Specification

• Works well as a member of a team
• Exceptional interpersonal communication skills
• Comprehensive understanding of employment law
• Sensitivity and understanding
• Ability to remain calm in stressful situationsThorough attention to detail
• Holds a flexible approach
• Able to prioritise workload

Benefits

• Company and personal bonuses
• Annual pay reviews
• Social events
• Company pension
• Employee discounts
• Health Cash Plan
• Health and Wellbeing programme
• Free parking
• Company Sick pay
• Long term absence cover
• Death in Service cover

We would love to hear from you if this role is of interest.

To apply or find out more, please complete the form or email Carole Carbery, HR Director at [e-mail] or call on 01295 204047.

Posted on November 7th 2025