HR Officer

Generous holiday entitlement , Health Care Plan , Life Assurance SUMMARY OF ROLE

As HR Officer, you'll play a key role in supporting our people and processes, working closely with managers and teams to deliver effective HR across the firm.

DETAILS

We're one of the region's fastest growing law firms, known for our down-to earth, people first culture and high quality legal services. As our team continues to grow, we're looking for an experienced HR Officer to help ensure our people processes are just as strong as our legal offering.

If you're organised, proactive, and confident working with colleagues at all levels, this is a great opportunity to develop your HR career in a supportive and fast paced environment.

About the Role

You'll work closely with the Partners and wider management team to deliver a broad range of HR activity, including:

• Coordinating and improving the appraisal process
• Organising and supporting training and development programmes
• Advising managers on HR policies and first stage employee relations matters
• Assisting with disciplinary investigations and preparing documentation
• Managing internal communications and engagement initiatives
• Supporting recruitment and onboarding processes
• Providing admin support to our Health, Safety and Wellbeing team

What we're looking for

• At least 3 years' experience
• CIPD Level 5 (or working towards) preferred
• Strong knowledge of core HR processes, including appraisals, training, recruitment, and employee relations
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Professional and discreet when handling sensitive matters
• Highly organised, with strong time management and attention to detail
• Confident using Microsoft Office and open to learning new systems

Working arrangements

• Full-time hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm
• Own car essential

We're not your typical law firm. We're a fast growing, broad service practice with offices across Suffolk and London, known for delivering first class legal advice with energy, warmth, and clarity.

Atkins Dellow is home to a down to earth team of experts who care deeply about the quality of their work and the people they work with. We combine high professional standards with a refreshingly positive working culture - collaborative, supportive, and ambitious.

You'll be joining a firm that:

• Is genuinely people first, valuing individuals and their development
• Encourages new ideas and fresh thinking
• Invests in modern tools and processes to support better outcomes
• Offers meaningful career progression in a supportive environment

We are committed to recruiting on merit and suitability for every role, on the basis of qualifications and experience. All applications are considered fairly and equally regardless of sexual orientation, race, disability, religious beliefs, age and any other protected characteristic. We ensure equal opportunity at every stage of the recruitment process.