HR Officer

LJ Recruitment; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading regional law firm in Bury St Edmunds is looking for an experienced HR Officer to oversee a variety of HR functions. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of three years HR experience and holds or is working towards CIPD Level 5. This role includes responsibilities such as managing the appraisal process, supporting training programs, and providing HR advice to managers. Join a firm known for its collaborative culture and values, offering a full-time role with competitive salary.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' HR experience.
• CIPD Level 5 or working towards it preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of core HR processes.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and enhance the appraisal process.
• Organise and support training and development programmes.
• Provide first-line HR advice to managers.

Skills

HR experience

Communication skills

Relationship-building skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Education

CIPD Level 5

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

HR Officer - Growing Regional Law Firm

Location: Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk

Salary: Competitive

About the Role

We're exclusively supporting a leading, fast-growing regional law firm as they look to appoint an experienced HR Officer. This is a fantastic opportunity for an organised and proactive HR professional who enjoys variety, thrives in a people-centric environment, and is confident working with stakeholders at all levels.

Our client is known for their down-to-earth culture, strong values, and high-quality legal services. With continued growth across the firm, they're strengthening their HR function to ensure their internal processes keep pace with the success of the business.

What You'll Be Doing

In this broad and hands-on HR role, you'll work closely with Partners, managers, and the wider support teams to deliver effective HR across the employee lifecycle. Key responsibilities include:

• Coordinating and enhancing the appraisal process
• Organising and supporting training and development programmes
• Providing first-line HR advice to managers on policies and employee relations
• Assisting with disciplinary investigations and preparing relevant documentation
• Managing internal communications and engagement initiatives
• Supporting recruitment and onboarding activity
• Providing administrative support to the Health, Safety and Wellbeing team

What We're Looking For

• Minimum of 3 years' HR experience
• CIPD Level 5 (or working towards) preferred
• Strong working knowledge of core HR processes (ER, recruitment, training, appraisals)
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Professional, discreet, and comfortable handling sensitive matters
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail
• Competent with Microsoft Office and able to pick up new systems quickly
• Full UK driving licence

Contract Details

Full-time, Monday to Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm.

Our client is committed to fair, inclusive, and merit-based recruitment. Applications are welcomed from all suitably qualified individuals.

If this sounds like the next step you've been looking for, get in touch today - we'd love to introduce you.