Human Resources Generalist

About the role

We are looking for an experienced and highly organised HR Generalist to join our team, supporting the full employee lifecycle from onboarding through to offboarding. This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate who combines strong HR generalist skills with an understanding of the confidentiality, regulatory, and compliance expectations of a professional services environment.

Tuckers Solicitors LLP is a leading criminal defence and civil liberties law firm, regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA). Experience of HR administration within a law firm, chambers, or other SRA/regulated professional services environment is strongly preferred, given the specific vetting, confidentiality, and engagement arrangements (including consultant and employed fee-earner structures) that apply across our business

Key responsibilities

• Managing all aspects of the employee lifecycle, from onboarding through to offboarding, for both employees and consultants.
• Preparing contracts of employment, offer letters, consultant/engagement documentation, and all associated new starter paperwork, including right-to-work and proportionate pre-employment screening relevant to legal services work.
• Working with employees' line managers to ensure all changes - overtime, absences, salary amendments, deductions, pensions, maternity, and shared parental payments are processed accurately and within the deadline.
• Drafting correspondence relating to maternity, paternity, adoption, and other family-friendly policies.
• Producing HR documentation, including probation, absence, disciplinary, and grievance letters.
• Maintaining accurate employee records and ensuring compliance with UK GDPR requirements, handling HR data with the same discretion expected of client-confidential and legally privileged information.
• Acting as the first point of contact for HR queries from employees and managers.
• Supporting the implementation and review of HR policies and procedures.
• Keeping up to date with employment legislation and HR best practice.
• Maintaining and updating the HR system to ensure employee records remain accurate, complete, and confidential

Experience

• Previous experience in an HR role is essential.
• Experience of HR within a law firm or other regulated professional services environment is desirable.
• Good working knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Experience with the Moorepay HR system is an advantage.
• Professional, approachable, and able to handle confidential information with discretion.