Human Resources Lead

Business and Human Rights Resource Centre

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, making sure 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: 29 March 2026
• To Apply: Complete and return our application form via our jobs portal. Kindly note that the application form is required; we will not accept CVs.

Responsibilities

Reward

• 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 practise 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 & 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 and employee/consultant related GDPR
  legislation – essential

• Ability to meet deadlines. Excellent planning, co-ordination 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 equivilent 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 organisation development solutions for a growing organisation desirable

• Knowledge of another language, especially Spanish, French or German – desirable