HR Generalist (Maternity Cover – Part Time)
Location: Oxford / Oxfordshire
Contract: Fixed-term maternity cover
Working pattern: Part-time, 3 days per week
Start Date - End April/Early May 2026
**No recruitment agencies**
About the Role
Here at Passle, we are looking for an experienced and proactive HR Generalist to join us on a part-time basis to cover a period of maternity leave. This role will play a key part in supporting the business across the full employee lifecycle, with a particular focus on recruitment, day-to-day HR operations, and partnering closely with our business Team Leads to provide practical, people-focused HR support.
This is a hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys balancing operational HR delivery with trusted advisory work in a growing, fast-paced tech environment. This role supports both our UK and US workforce.
What is Passle?
Passle is a rapidly growing Enterprise SaaS company, offering an AI-powered thought leadership Platform for law & Professional Services firms. We help make thought leadership simple, scalable and effective, so Professional Services firms can be front of mind with their clients and prospects when it matters most.
We help professional services firms achieve this with their clients and prospects, with regular, timely thought leadership, so they know they're getting the best in the business.
Our clients include some of the world’s largest law and professional services firms including A&O Shearman, Deloitte, Freshfields & Linklaters.
Key Responsibilities of the role:
Recruitment & Onboarding
- Manage end-to-end recruitment process, from role briefing through to offer and onboarding
- Partner with hiring managers to define role requirements, advise on hiring approaches, and ensure a smooth & enjoyable candidate experience
- Coordinate interviews, offers, contracts, and onboarding processes
HR Operations
- Own day-to-day HR operations, ensuring smooth and compliant people processes
- Manage employee lifecycle activities including contracts, changes, leavers, and documentation
- Maintain accurate employee records and multiple HR systems ( including EORs)
- Work closely with our Accounts team to support monthly payroll processes & amendments
- Ensure HR policies and processes are followed consistently, including keeping track with UK & US/State Employment Law changes and making necessary adjustments & updates where needed
Business Partnering & Employee Support
- Act as a trusted HR partner to team leads, providing guidance on all people-related matters
- Support managers with performance management, employee relations matters, absence management, and development conversations
- Advise on HR best practice and employment legislation, escalating complex issues where appropriate
General HR & Projects
- Support the delivery of HR initiatives and projects as required
- Contribute to improving HR processes and employee experience
- Promote a positive, inclusive, and high-performing culture
Key Requirements
- Proven experience in a HR Generalist role, ideally within a growing or fast-paced organisation
- Experience managing recruitment processes end-to-end
- Solid understanding of UK employment law and HR best practice
- Some experience supporting US employees or working with US HR processes and employment laws
- Experience partnering with managers and team leads to provide practical HR advice
- Highly organised with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Confident communicator with a collaborative, approachable style
- Comfortable working independently in a part-time role
Why Join Us?
- Flexible, part-time working (3 days per week)
- Opportunity to make a real impact during a key maternity cover period
- Collaborative, supportive team environment
- Hybrid working with a base in/around Oxford
What does the interview process look like?
1st Stage - 45 minute video interview with Head of People & Talent ( Sarah Marwood)
2nd Stage - 45 minute interview with Co-Founder & HR
3rd Stage - In person interview at our Oxford office & chance for a meet & greet with members of the wider company
About Us
At Passle, we believe in embracing diversity in all its forms and fostering an inclusive environment for all people to do their best work with us. Much like our platform's purpose, we believe in empowering individuals to express their ideas, demonstrate their skills, and share their expertise. We help achieve this by fostering a collaborative environment where we listen, create, and work together.
All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, neurodiversity status or disability status.
Diversity and inclusion are a priority for us, so we need to attract the best talent and create an environment that supports and includes them.
Interested in applying?
Interested in applying? Apply through the LinkedIn Job ad or feel free to apply directly by sending through your CV to our Head of People & Talent , Sarah! Email - sarahm@passle.net