Human Resources Generalist

Job Description

About the role

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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.

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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

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Key responsibilities

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• Managing all aspects of the employee lifecycle, from onboarding through to offboarding, for both employees and consultants.

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• 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.

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• 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.

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• Drafting correspondence relating to maternity, paternity, adoption, and other family-friendly policies.

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• Producing HR documentation, including probation, absence, disciplinary, and grievance letters.

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• 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.

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• Acting as the first point of contact for HR queries from employees and managers.

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• Supporting the implementation and review of HR policies and procedures.

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• Keeping up to date with employment legislation and HR best practice.

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• Maintaining and updating the HR system to ensure employee records remain accurate, complete, and confidential

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Experience

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• Previous experience in an HR role is essential.

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• Experience of HR within a law firm or other regulated professional services environment is desirable.

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• Good working knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.

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• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

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• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

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• Experience with the Moorepay HR system is an advantage.

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• Professional, approachable, and able to handle confidential information with discretion.

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