Job Description

Position: HR Business Partner

Start Date: Immediate start but willing to wait for the right candidate

Location: Office based - Luton, Bedfordshire with support to Berkhamsted office

About Us

Machins Solicitors LLP is a respected regional law firm with a strong reputation for delivering exceptional client care and expert legal advice. To learn more about Machins Solicitors LLP, please visit our website at https://www.machins.co.uk/our-firm/work-for-us/

The Role

We are seeking a proactive and professional HR Generalist to join our HR team based in the Luton office, while also providing support to our Berkhamsted office. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a team where you will play a pivotal role in supporting the firm to manage HR processes effectively and proactively while building strong foundations in business partnering.

Reporting to the Head of HR your responsibilities will include providing day-to-day HR support and administration across the full employee lifecycle, shaping the employee experience and supporting our people strategy. The role offers exposure to business partnering whilst maintaining strong HR operational delivery, making it ideal for someone looking to progress their HR career and make a real impact in a respected law firm. Consideration will be given to applicants interested in exploring full time, and part-time hours of a minimum of 30 hours per week.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare and issue employment contracts, change of contract letters, and HR correspondence Administer and maintain the HR system, ensuring accurate employee records Support delivery of recruitment processes Coordinate onboarding, including new starter checks and inductions Advise on employee relations, performance management, and workforce planning and be a first point of contact for everyday HR queries Ensure compliance with employment law and firm policies Ensure that HR policies, processes, and practices are compliant, accessible, and consistently applied across the firm Drive efficiency and continuous improvement in HR processes Partner with Department Heads to deliver HR solutions aligned with business priorities

About You

Proven HR experience in a HR advisor/Generalist or HR Business Partner role, ideally in professional services or a large corporate would be advantageous, but not essential CIPD qualification level 5 preferred, or level 7 would be desirable Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice Strong administration skills with a good understanding of HR processes and employee documentation Excellent communication and influencing skills with the ability to build relationships at all levels Highly organised, with great attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently Proactive, solution-focused mindset

What We Offer

A supportive and collaborative working environment

Competitive salary and benefits package

Standard office hours are 9:00am to 5:30pm Monday to Friday.

How to apply and interview process

If you're a proactive and dedicated HR professional looking to take the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you. We are interested in you and what you can bring to Machins to enrich our expanding team. To apply please send your send your current C.V. together with a covering letter to hr.department@machins.co.uk

Applications will be considered as they are received.

We may close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 30,000.00-35,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Cycle to work scheme Employee discount Free flu jabs Life insurance
Work Location: In person