My client in the Hatfield, Hertfordshire area are seeking a People Officer (Maternity Cover) to join their team.
The People Officer (MAT Cover) will provide administrative, operational and first‑line advisory support, ensuring the effective delivery of HR processes while supporting managers and employees with day‑to‑day people matters. The role bridges administrative excellence with developing advisory capability to deliver a positive employee experience across the business.
Responsibilities
* HR Operations & Administration, including maintaining accurate employee records on HRIS (IRIS HR) and ensuring GDPR compliance, drafting employment documentation (contracts, letters, amendments, probation) and coordinating onboarding and induction processes.
* Payroll & Reporting, including the support of monthly payroll collation and liaise with Finance to ensure accuracy.
* Recruitment & Talent, including the coordination of recruitment activity including requisition, advertising, interview scheduling and candidate communication.
* People Support & Advisory, acting as a first point of contact for employee and manager queries, providing guidance on policies and procedures and escalating complex issues where required.
* Learning & Engagement, supporting delivery of learning & development activities and training coordination.
Key skills & experience required
* Previous HR experience (in Administrator or Officer role).
* Payroll collation experience.
* CIPD qualifications would be beneficial.
Please note that this is a Maternity Cover role and would be a 15 month FTC.
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