Human Resources Lead

The Business & Human Rights Centre, an international non profit human rights organization, is seeking an experienced Human Resources Lead to support line managers on day-to-day people issues, recruitment, and employee relations, ensuring that people policies are compliant with national laws and regulations.

• Location: UK - majority work from home (with occasional attendance in London)

• Full or Part Time: Flexible full time or part time, with a minimum of 3 days per week (21 hours/week)

• Fee: GBP 48,500 - 53,500 (the range is based on a full time schedule; if part time, it will be prorated accordingly)

• Contract type: 1 year contract

• Closing date: 22 March 2026

• To apply: Complete and return this application form via our jobs portal. Kindly note that the application form is required; we will not accept CVs. If you need any additional support, please reach out to Giulia Vinzi at humanrights.org

Responsibilities

• Co ordinate the preparation, renewal and filing of contracts.
• Monitor and manage risks related to employment terms and conditions.
• Assist in addressing issues involving benefits, leave, taxation, social security and immigration/domestic legislation requirements.
• Provide HR support to the Resource Centre's four registered locations (UK - headquarters, Germany, USA, and Colombia), and the other locations where we have consultants.
• Coordinate onboarding and exit processes for employees and consultants, including exit interviews, equipment and file handovers, and turnover of organisational assets.

Employee Relations

• Advise and work with line managers to manage employee relations in line with current legislation and best practice.
• Co develop resolution strategies to address concerns and grievances raised by the global team.

Human Resource Policy and Systems

• Work with the COO to continuously review, improve and update HR policies and systems in line with our values and legislation.
• Ensure best practice in HR systems, databases and processes are maintained and monitored across the organisation.
• Manage aspects of GDPR compliance relating to employees and consultants.

Nurture Teams and Talent

• With the COO, lead the development of employee engagement and retention strategies.
• Assess learning needs across the organisation and collaborate with colleagues to develop and implement learning solutions and professional development for individuals and teams.
• Support the performance management and review processes and work with line managers on the performance development plans of team members.

Recruitment

• Work with the recruiting manager to coordinate the employee and consultant recruitment process, including setting terms and conditions.
• Organise job listings and interviews and support managers to provide a robust induction programme for appointees.

Risk Management

• Proactively identify risks within our HR policies and systems and develop strategies to mitigate them.

Qualifications & Skills

• Commitment to our values and mission - essential
• An HR professional with 5+ years of experience - essential
• Strong and up to date knowledge of UK employment law, employee related health and safety regulations, employee/consultant related GDPR legislation - essential
• Ability to meet deadlines. Excellent planning, coordination and prioritisation skills - essential
• Proven experience in developing and implementing human resource strategies and practices including recruitment, reward, contract administration, employee relations, learning and development, performance management, well being, safeguarding and conflict management - essential
• A collaborative and flexible approach, with outstanding interpersonal, and relationship building skills. The ability to work effectively across cultures - essential
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; fluency in English - essential
• Working towards a CIPD qualification/membership or equivalent - desirable
• Preference for up to date and sound knowledge of EU and USA employment related laws and health and safety regulations an advantage - desirable
• Experience of supporting colleagues to develop a culture of diversity, inclusivity, and collaboration for remote teams around the world - desirable
• Experience with human resources information systems and with basic tools for online & remote work such as Microsoft Office, Sharepoint, and Teams - desirable
• Experience of diagnosing issues and designing and implementing organisational development solutions for a growing organisation - desirable
• Knowledge of another language, especially Spanish, French or German - desirable