Senior HR Officer

HIRING PEOPLE; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A growing HR consultancy is seeking a Senior HR Officer to provide tailored HR support to a key client. This part-time role allows you to work flexibly, either one full day or two half days a week, while making a meaningful impact. Candidates should have a CIPD Level 5 qualification, excellent HR advisory experience, and knowledge of UK employment law. Salary is pro rata at £39,000 per annum with generous leave provisions.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Growth potential within the company

Meaningful impact on clients

Qualifications

• CIPD Level 5 or equivalent experience required.
• Strong HR advisory background with expertise in UK employment law.
• Proven ability to support both strategic and operational HR needs.
• Familiarity with HR systems and policy development.

Responsibilities

• Provide clear HR advice on employment law and policies.
• Support employees through pastoral care.
• Manage onboarding, benefits, and HR administration.
• Lead implementation of Breathe HR.

Skills

HR advisory experience

Knowledge of UK employment law

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to provide strategic HR support

Education

CIPD Level 5 or equivalent

Tools

Breathe HR

Job description

Are you an experienced HR professional looking for a part‑time flexible role (1 full day or 2 half days per week) that rewards you for making a real difference? Join our growing HR consultancy and lead tailored HR support for a key client.

This role is perfect for someone who thrives on advising, problem‑solving and supporting employees – whether it's through pastoral care, HR policy expertise or employment law guidance. You'll also play a pivotal role in implementing Breathe HR, ensuring seamless data migration and system integration.

Why Join Us?

• Meaningful impact – Work closely with one client to shape and grow their HR function.
• Flexibility – Choose a schedule that suits you.
• Growth potential – Opportunity to expand your role as we grow.
• Dynamic work – A mix of strategic advisory and hands‑on HR administration.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Act as a trusted HR advisor, providing clear, pragmatic guidance on employment law & policies.
• Offer pastoral support to employees, fostering a positive and compliant workplace.
• Manage employee onboarding, benefits, pensions and HR administration.
• Lead the Breathe HR implementation & manage personnel records.

What You Need to Succeed

• CIPD Level 5 (or equivalent experience).
• Strong HR advisory experience, with expertise in UK employment law.
• Ability to provide both strategic and operational HR support.
• Experience with HR systems & policy development.
• Excellent communication & interpersonal skills.

Job Details

Senior HR Officer (Bespoke Service for Client) – Flexible, Impactful, and Rewarding!

Location

Client Site (Rochester)

Hours

1 full day (Tuesday or Thursday) OR 2 half days (Tuesday & Thursday) per week

Flexible & Part‑Time Opportunity

Pro rata salary of £39,000 per year and full‑time equivalent of 30 days annual leave.

Interested? Apply now with your CV and a short cover letter outlining your experience and what excites you about this role! Please send to [e-mail]