People & Talent (HR) Executive

Allhires; Luton; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days holiday

Life Assurance

Pension

Cycle to Work

Induction & Training

Professional development

Inclusive environment

Social events

CSR volunteering day

Volunteer time

Will writing

Conveyancing

Job summary

Taylor Walton is a well-established regional law firm with offices in Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire, seeking an Executive to join its People & Talent team on a fixed-term maternity cover. You will support the People & Talent Partner, work across HR projects, recruitment, policy updates and staff development for 165 employees across three offices.

Between 5 years’ experience in a relevant HR role is required, with CIPD Level 5 preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in a relevant HR role.
• Professional services experience desirable.
• CIPD Level 5 qualification preferred.
• Experience with Cascade HR software.

Responsibilities

• Support the People & Talent Partner on projects.
• Manage recruitment, policy reviews, and onboarding.
• Handle employee relations and HR administration.
• Deliver learning and development initiatives.

Skills

HR policy

Employee relations

Recruitment

Learning & development

Communication

Time management

Education

CIPD Level 5

Tools

Cascade HR

Job description

Taylor Walton is a well-established and highly regarded regional law firm with offices located in Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire. We provide legal advice and solutions to business owners, FTSE 350 companies, public and private sector organisations, charities and high-net worth individuals.

We organise our legal services by expertise, Commercial Property, Corporate & Commercial, Commercial Litigation, Employment, Residential Conveyancing, Family and Private Client. Clients may well be supported through their business and private life experiences by a number of our practice areas with many clients engaging our services for many years.

Our reputable success is attributed to the calibre of our people. In the same way that we are committed to provide exceptional quality legal services to our clients, we are committed to fostering an engaging and supportive environment in which to work and develop a rewarding career. We are very proud of our exceptionally high staff retention rate and an average length of service unrivalled within our region.

The department

We are looking for an Executive to join our People & Talent (HR) team full-time for a fixed term (maternity leave) contract. We anticipate the fixed term will start ideally in December 2026 and continue until September 2027 (subject to any changes to maternity leave plans of our team member).

You will support the People & Talent Partner and work closely with another People & Talent Executive supporting our 165 people across three offices. The role is varied and requires the ability to ensure routine responsibilities are managed alongside delivering project-based initiatives and responding to employee relations matters ensuring the Firm keeps its prominent position as an Employer of Choice for those seeking to work in a highly reputable forward-thinking regional law firm.

Our People & Talent Team is responsible for the development and implementation of people related initiatives, policies and procedures – putting our most valuable asset, our People at the heart of what we do. Our Team supports Partners in the people management of their departments including recruitment, retention, and performance management and in the delivery of learning and development opportunities.

About the role and responsibilities

Depending on experience and skill set, the successful candidate will support the People & Talent Partner in delivering specific projects and new initiatives based around HR fundamentals of Firm recruitment, policy and procedure review and development, talent attraction and retention, learning and development and enhanced efficiency around internal HR processes.

However, the role may also include some of the following general 'hands-on' HR activities:

• onboarding new joiners and managing leaver processes
• in liaison with Partners, ensuring flexible working and family leave requests are handled in accordance with policy and legislation and to support our People
• handling employee queries and maintaining cordial employee relations
• maintaining up-to-date electronic personnel records for all of our people including contractual information, correspondence and maintaining our HR Database
• involvement in organising learning and development/training
• contributing to policy reviews and policy updates including initiating policy enhancements.

The People & Talent Team is based in Luton but frequently attend our Harpenden and St Albans offices. If you require a specific office location, please make that clear in your application.

Other information

What you will need to bring to the role

Between minimum 5 years’ experience in a relevant and related role, currently operating as an HR Advisor, Assistant or junior Executive.
Professional services experience is highly desirable
Preferably minimum Level 5 – CIPD qualified
Experience of a HR database – experience of Cascade HR software will be a distinct advantage
A ‘can-do’ attitude and a natural sense of urgency
Professional demeanour
Demonstrates utmost discretion and confidentiality
Demonstrates close attention to detail
Excellent organisation, time management and prioritisation skills – is able to effectively manage a number of HR duties and projects at once in a fast-paced working environment. Is adaptable when priorities change
Flexibility with a positive attitude to work and the ability to stay calm under pressure
Has excellent communication skills and a professional and courteous manner in personal interactions, telephone and in written communication
Demonstrates excellent IT skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and associated HR related packages/software

What we can offer you:

• 33 days holiday including Bank Holidays
• Group Life Assurance cover immediately on joining
• Group Personal Pension Scheme including Firm contribution - employee contributions made by way of salary exchange
• Cycle to Work scheme
• full induction and training programme utilising modern IT systems
• on-going access to professional development training and in-house IT training
• an inclusive, supportive, friendly and professional working environment
• social events and internal interest/sports clubs
• employee-led active CSR programme, including a volunteering day in each year
• Paid Volunteer Time for all staff
• free Will writing
• free Conveyancing

Wellbeing related benefits

• Wellbeing Hub - an app full of fantastic resources spporting physcial, mental and financial wellbeing
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Bereavement and related support resources
• 24hr access to virtual GP services
• Counselling services
• Financial education resources including pension information webinars