HR Officer

HR Officer

Haywards Heath

£40K DOE 

Lloyd Recruitment Services are excited to partner with a well-established and value-driven organisation within the education sector, who are seeking an experienced HR Advisor to join their established team. 

This is a rewarding role, where you will be making a tangible and impactful difference within a purpose-led environment, providing both strategic and hands-on support across a broad range of HR activities. 

Key duties of the HR Advisor: 

• Provide day-to-day HR advice on a range of employee relations matters, including absence, performance, and workplace concerns


• Support and manage HR processes, including investigations, meetings, and documentation


• Coordinate recruitment activities, ensuring a smooth and compliant hiring process from start to finish


• Maintain accurate HR records and ensure all processes meet relevant legal and regulatory requirements


• Assist with the development and updating of HR policies and procedures


• Support workforce planning, training coordination, and performance review processes


• Liaise with payroll and support with contracts, changes, and HR administration


• Contribute to initiatives that promote employee wellbeing and a positive workplace culture

Essential criteria:

• Prior experience in a generalist HR role


• CIPD qualification (Level 5) or above


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


• Confident supporting managers with employee relations matters


• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail


• Able to handle sensitive information with professionalism and discretion


• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build effective working relationships 

Desirable: 

• Experience within a regulated environment

What’s on Offer:

• Salary £35K - £40K DOE


• A varied and rewarding HR role within a supportive environment


• Opportunity to work closely with senior stakeholders


• Competitive benefits package


• Discounted/free food


• On-site gym


• Parking

If you’re looking for a role where you can make a real impact and develop your HR career within a meaningful sector, we’d love to hear from you.

Extra Information:

• Refer a friend and earn up to £500 (see website for details)


• Due to high application volumes, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you don’t hear from us within 5 days, please assume you have not been successful


• By applying, you accept Lloyd Recruitment Services’ Privacy and GDPR Policy (see website)

Lloyd Recruitment Services acts as an employment agency for this vacancy and is an equal opportunity employer.