HR Officer

  • Lloyd Recruitment - East Grinstead
  • Haywards Heath, Sussex
  • Mar 25, 2026
Full time HR / Recruitment

Job Description

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.