Human Resources Officer

Link Media Corporation Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Link Media is seeking an experienced Human Resources Officer to join our London operations on a 2.5 day per week schedule. The role is a one-year fixed-term contract with hybrid location between our central London office and home.

Hours: 20 hours per week. Candidates should have at least five years in HR operations, with knowledge of UK employment law and experience in payroll and staff records. CIPD qualification is highly desirable.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years’ experience in HR operations.
• Solid knowledge of UK employment law.
• Experience with payroll and staff records.
• Strong written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Acting as a first point of contact for employee queries; providing guidance on HR policies and procedures.
• Assisting with recruitment, onboarding and employee development, including staff probation and annual reviews.
• Providing guidance and support to management on employee relations issues.
• Staying up to date with employment legislation; maintaining the employee handbook and staff training.
• Maintaining and updating employee records in compliance with UK GDPR/ Data Protection Act 2018.
• Monitoring staff absences and following up as necessary (e.g., medical certificates).
• Assisting with payroll administration.

Skills

HR operations

UK employment law

Recruitment support

Onboarding

Employee relations

Education

CIPD qualification

HR degree

Tools

Word

Excel

Google Docs

Slack

Job description

Link Media is the UK-based publisher of Arabian Gulf Business Insight (agbi.com), a leading source of business information and analysis in the MENA region, and Hyphen (hyphenonline.com), which covers issues relevant to Muslims in the UK and Europe.

We are looking for an experienced Human Resources Officer to join our London operations team working 2.5 days per week. Suitable candidates will have a minimum of five years’ relevant experience. Experience of working in small businesses and/or within the media industry is desirable.

This vacancy is for a one-year fixed-term contract.

Location: Hybrid working between our central London office and home, subject to arrangement

Hours: Part-time, 20 hours/2.5 days per week

Key responsibilities

• Acting as a first point of contact for employee queries; providing guidance on HR policies and procedures
• Assisting with recruitment, onboarding and employee development, including ensuring that staff probation and annual reviews are taking place at the appropriate times
• Providing guidance and support to management on employee relations issues
• Staying up to date with employment legislation, maintaining the employee handbook and conducting staff training sessions to ensure understanding and compliance
• Maintaining and updating employee records in compliance with UK GDPR/ Data Protection Act 2018
• Monitoring staff absences, ensuring that these are accurately recorded and followed up where necessary (eg obtaining medical certifications)
• Assisting with payroll administration

Knowledge and previous experience

• Demonstrable work experience in HR operations (minimum of 5 years’)
• A solid working knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice
• A CIPD qualification/ university degree in HR is highly desirable
• Proficiency in Word, Excel and Google docs; familiarity with Slack
• A high standard of written and spoken English

Skills

• Excellent attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong administration and organisation skills
• High degree of self-motivation and flexibility, whilst also able to take direction from team members
• Ability to multi-task, adjust priorities at short notice and stay calm under pressure
• Have a full understanding of the importance of discretion and confidentiality

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and only those shortlisted will be contacted.

The closing date for applications is 30 September 2026.