At the heart of Paxton, we are innovators, we look for ways of harnessing new technology to provide better solutions for our customers. We're a global brand with nearly 40 years of experience, our team of over 400 employees is spread around the world.

We pride ourselves on creating a vibrant environment, with a focus on excellent company culture. Our teams make Paxton a great place to work with brilliant benefits that come with any role at Paxton, with an emphasis on career progression, training and development, and recognition of achievement for every employee.

So, what are the benefits?

• We run a great social calendar with wine tasting, cooking classes, onsite yoga, staff parties, monthly internal events and more. It''s rare you won''t see something going on!
• Hybrid working, work from home on Tuesday and Thursdays alongside our flexible working hours scheme.
• Private medical insurance (Opt in) and healthcare cash-back plan with Health Shield.
• Join a Carbon Neutral company - Paxton is Carbon Neutral in the UK, France, Germany & South Africa!
• Modern offices, collaboration spaces, onsite mini-gym, and a gourmet café with subsidised food.
• Discounted fitness memberships up to 75% off in your area with GymFlex.
• Collaborative internal group initiatives like the Green Team, EDI Team, or the Charity Team.
• Tech, bike, and travel or season ticket loans.
• 25-days holiday plus bank holidays, and you can buy & sell up to 5 days a year.
• Recognised as one of the Best Companies to Work for in the UK, by Best Companies.

About the role

This role is being offered on a 12-month fixed-term contract basis.

Join our HR team in Brighton, where you''ll provide hands-on support across a broad range of HR activities. From advising managers and managing employee relations, to maintaining data, delivering training, and contributing to wellbeing and culture initiatives.

• Providing end-to-end HR advice and support to managers, including formal procedures and casework.
• Producing and analysing HR data to identify trends and support decision-making.
• Leading on culture and wellbeing conversations following employee survey results, and working with managers to drive improvements.
• Maintaining and developing the HR database, ensuring accuracy and compliance with data protection and cyber security standards.
• Supporting the drafting, communication, and training of HR policy updates and legislative changes.
• Coaching managers to build capability and confidence in handling HR matters.
• Planning and delivering wellbeing events in collaboration with the Events Manager and EDI Group.
• Coordinating activities of Paxton''s mental health first aiders with the Health & Safety Manager.
• Acting as a visible and positive role model across our Brighton and Eastbourne sites.
• Working on cross-functional projects to build capability and promote the HR brand.

What are we looking for?

• Previous experience in a generalist HR role or similar, with a good understanding of HR processes, policies and procedures.
• Comfortable working with data, systems, and supporting operational tasks like payroll and benefits.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach to working with managers and teams.

The right attitude is more important to us than your skills or experience. If you''re excited about a role but your existing experience doesn''t match up with every element of the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway.

We want to collaborate with you and hear your ideas, most of all, we want people to enjoy the journey with us.