HR Officer

LJ Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional law firm is searching for an experienced HR Officer to join their team in Bury St Edmunds. The role involves enhancing HR processes, supporting training and development, and providing HR advice. Ideal candidates will have a minimum of 3 years' experience and be CIPD Level 5 qualified or working towards it. Strong communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office are essential. A full-time position with a supportive workplace culture focused on inclusivity is offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' HR experience.
• Strong working knowledge of core HR processes (ER, recruitment, training, appraisals).
• Professional demeanor, comfortable handling sensitive matters.

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

Attention to detail

Relationship-building

Education

CIPD Level 5 (or working towards)

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.