At Bath & North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose to improve people s lives. *Fixed term contract: January 2026 - March 2026* Hours: 37 hours per week. Flexible working patterns, part time and job shares will be considered About the Team Are you passionate about delivering excellent HR/Payroll support and administration? We re looking for a motivated and enthusiastic HR Operations Officer to join our dynamic Employee Lifecycle team at Bath & North East Somerset Council. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in supporting our employees throughout their journey with us - from onboarding to offboarding and everything pay related in between. About the Role As the first point of contact for HR Operations queries, you ll provide efficient and timely support to employees and managers via telephone, email, and our employee portal. Your responsibilities will include: Onboarding processes for new starters Processing changes to terms and conditions of employment Issuing necessary contractual amendment letters Coordinating offboarding for leavers Managing multiple inboxes as well as the employee portal and phones To ensure all work completed is accurate and compliant with up-to-date employment legislation and Council policy You ll work closely with colleagues across the wider HR & OD service to drive continuous improvement and deliver a high-quality service. About You We re looking for someone who: Has experience in HR/Payroll administration and data input Demonstrates excellent attention to detail and accuracy Strong numeracy skills and MS Excel to analyse and interpret data Can prioritise tasks and manage multiple deadlines effectively Is a confident communicator with a customer-focused approach Works well in a team and embraces collaboration If this opportunity aligns with your experience and interests, we encourage you to apply. If you are interested in this post and require more details or just to chat through the role and what s involved, please contact Charlotte Logan, HR Operations Team Manager- Employee Life Cycle & Financial Controls by email at: charlotte_logan@bathnes.gov.uk or by telephone on 01225 395137 Please note that this advert may close earlier than the stated closing date due to high demand. We advise all interested candidates to apply as soon as possible Interview date: 04/12/2025 No Agencies Please *Please note, BANES Council operates a policy of prior consideration for roles for any individual on the Council s at-risk register (redeployee). This means should a redeployee express an interest in this role, providing they meet the essential criteria for the role they will be considered ahead of external applicants. About Bath and North East Somerset Council. Working at Bath and North East Somerset provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services. Why Bath and North East Somerset Council? We offer a wide range of benefits, to ensure that you are paid fairly for your work, have the flexibility to enjoy a great work/life balance, and have the support you need. Go to https://jobsandcareers.bathnes.gov.uk/why-work-us/our-benefits At Bath and North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose to improve peoples lives. Find out more about our values at https://jobsandcareers.bathnes.gov.uk/why-work-us/our-values We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us. Find out more on our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at https://beta.bathnes.gov.uk/equality-and-diversity We are a Disability Confident Employer find out more at https://shorturl.at/ajrsW The Council is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs. Safeguarding Statement: The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment anyone working in a post with children or vulnerable groups will be expected to undertake an Enhanced DBS check with/without barred list checks .