At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage HR operations, recruitment, onboarding, and employee relations in a dynamic legal marketing firm.
- Company: Join Kidd Aitken Legal Marketing, the world's largest legal marketing consultancy.
- Benefits: Competitive hourly rate, flexible part-time hours, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Opportunity for professional growth in a remote working setting.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in HR while working with a talented team in a unique industry.
- Qualifications: Experience in HR administration and knowledge of UK employment law required.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
About Kidd Aitken Legal Marketing Ltd
Kidd Aitken Legal Marketing Ltd is the world’s largest legal marketing consultancy, specialising in legal directory submissions. Our goal is to make legal directory submissions less burdensome and time-consuming for law firms. We have a team of former editors and researchers from Chambers, Legal 500, and other major legal directories, who operate across all time zones. Our founders are both former editors of Chambers and Partners and are individually ranked in the top 3 legal directory consultants in the world. Kidd Aitken Legal Marketing Ltd has worked with over 200 law firms to date, delivering both first-time and improved rankings for firms of all sizes and sectors in all major directories.
About the Role
We are currently recruiting for an experienced HR professional on a 12 month fixed term contract – maternity cover, with a strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR practices. Reporting to the COO, the HR Generalist has accountability for daily HR operations throughout the organisation, providing comprehensive support across the employee lifecycle. This is a part time position working 22.5 - 30 hours per week. Rate of pay: £16-£17.50 p/h
Key Accountabilities
- HR Recruitment: Advertising vacancies, assisting with the shortlisting of candidates (when required), arranging interviews, attending interviews (when required), drafting offer letters and employment contracts and completing pre-employment checks.
- Onboarding: Completing onboarding administration processes, answering pre-employment queries, delivering induction training to new starters, communicating probation review dates to line managers and monitoring delivery.
- HR Systems and Administration: Accurate and timely data entry into HR systems. Maintaining personnel files. Completion of HR trackers.
- Projects: Completing research for ad hoc projects relating to HR, Training and Finance, and supporting in their delivery.
- Performance Management: Supporting managers with the delivery of the annual appraisal process including maintaining accurate records on the HR system, tracking progress and reporting completion rates. Supporting managers with performance management processes (PIPs, investigations etc.).
- HR Compliance: Creating company policies and completing regular reviews to ensure legal compliance. Ensuring that all policies, procedures and practices comply with UK employment law and company standards.
- Reporting: Producing a monthly HR report for the leadership team to include data on absence, leave, lieu, training completion etc.
- Training & Development: Administration of the eLearning system used for the completion of mandatory training. Creation of internal training resources. Sourcing and booking of external training courses.
- Employee Relations: Assist managers with day-to-day people matters, from performance and absence through to disciplinary and grievance matters.
- Finance Payroll: Notifying finance of any starters, leavers or colleague changes to ensure accuracy of salary payments. Reviewing and approving monthly payroll report.
- Other: Approving invoices and expense claims for payment. Providing budgetary information as requested.
Person Specification – Required Experience
- Experience in a HR Administration / Assistant role or similar (preferably in a remote working setting) - essential.
- CIPD Qualification (or working towards) – desirable.
Person Specification – Required Skills
- Interpersonal: Positivity – Networking – Flexibility – Collaboration.
- Critical Thinking: Problem-solving – Evaluating – Creative Thinking – Assessing – Influencing.
- Communication: Active Listening – Written Communication – Verbal Communication.
- Technical: In depth knowledge of UK employment legislation – Knowledge of HR processes and best practices– IT Literacy (Spreadsheets, Data Management, Office 365) – Training.
- Analytical: Interpreting – Information Processing – Organising – Investigating – Data Analysis.
Hours: 22.5 - 30 hours per week. No agency CVs will be considered for this role. Ideally looking for candidates who can join September 2026.
Human Resources Generalist - 12 month fixed term maternity cover in Norwich employer: Kidd Aitken Legal Marketing
Kidd Aitken Legal Marketing Ltd is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where HR professionals can thrive and make a meaningful impact. With a strong focus on employee development and a supportive culture, the company provides opportunities for growth while ensuring compliance with UK employment law. Located in a vibrant sector of legal marketing, employees benefit from flexible working hours and the chance to collaborate with industry leaders, making it a rewarding place to advance your career.
Contact Details:
Kidd Aitken Legal Marketing Recruitment Team
