Hr officer

Part-Time HR Officer (Job Share – Wed to Fri) Location: Leicester Hours: 21 hours per week – Wednesday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm (Job Share) Salary: £19,872 Contract: Permanent, Part-Time Are you an experienced HR Officer looking for a part-time role where you can still have real impact and ownership? We’re looking for a Part-Time HR Officer to join a friendly, supportive HR team in Leicester on a job-share basis. This is a hands-on HR Officer role covering day-to-day HR administration, employee lifecycle and first-line HR support to managers and staff. This opportunity would suit an HR Officer or HR Administrator who enjoys being a trusted point of contact, wants variety in their day, and is looking for a permanent, part-time position (Wednesday to Friday). The Role – HR Officer (Part-Time) As HR Officer, you will: * Prepare and maintain HR documentation, including contracts, offer letters and HR correspondence. * Support the end-to-end recruitment process – posting adverts, arranging interviews, issuing offer paperwork and updating records. * Carry out new starter inductions and ensure personnel files and HR systems are accurate and up to date. * Provide day-to-day HR administration support to Directors and managers – absence management, basic payroll queries and employee relations paperwork. * Liaise with external HR advisers/consultants to ensure all HR activity is legally compliant. * Attend and support disciplinary and grievance meetings (note-taking and admin support). * Monitor and update HR records such as sickness, absence, maternity/paternity, probation and pensions. * Assist with HR reporting and ad hoc HR projects, supporting continuous improvement in the HR function. About You – HR Officer Profile We’re looking for a HR Officer who can bring: * Previous experience as an HR Officer, HR Coordinator, HR Administrator or similar HR role. * Strong organisation and administrative skills, with excellent attention to detail. * Confident communication skills – able to deal professionally with confidential and sensitive HR issues. * Good IT skills – competent with Microsoft Office and comfortable using HR / people systems. * Practical understanding of HR processes across recruitment, onboarding, absence, HR documentation and basic ER. A CIPD qualification is not essential – we’re more interested in solid, hands-on HR Officer / HR admin experience. What’s on Offer * Competitive pro-rata salary – £19,872. * 21 hours per week, Wednesday to Friday – ideal for work–life balance. * Permanent, part-time HR Officer position with long-term stability. * 28 days holiday (pro rata, including bank holidays), increasing with service. * Three additional customary days at Christmas. * Friendly, supportive working environment with a close-knit team. * Free on-site parking. * Staff discount scheme and other benefits. If you’re an experienced HR Officer or HR professional looking for a part-time role where you can really add value, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now with your CV to be considered for this Part-Time HR Officer position