HR Officer (Operations)
We are looking for an enthusiastic and positive HR Officer to join our Human Resources team, providing support to employees throughout the council.
As an HR Officer you will act as a first point of contact, undertaking a wide range of tasks to support the HR function. We need someone with excellent customer service skills, an ability to communicate and work with others and a strong eye for detail. You should enjoy working in a team, be able to cope with and prioritise a busy and varied workload, and take pride in delivering high quality work accurately and on time. Strong administration skills are essential for this role as is previous experience in an office based environment.
As an employer we go the extra mile for our staff and position ourselves as an employer of choice, so that we attract and retain the very best people who will provide excellent, trusted and user-friendly services to our customers and communities. Our objective as a team is to ensure that the council has the right people, in the right job, with the right skills and the right support.
What benefits do we offer?
At Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council we offer a wide range of employee benefits to recognise your valued contribution:
1. Generous annual leave allowance plus bank holidays
2. Local government pension scheme and Life Assurance
3. Salary sacrifice schemes for bicycles and electric cars
4. Access to discounts at nationwide retailers through our ‘BOOST’ perks discount site
5. Funded healthcare cash plan including optical and dental cover
6. Free flu vaccination vouchers
7. Access to a free and confidential employee assistance program
8. Support towards a variety of training, including professional qualifications, apprenticeships and wider technical and soft skill development courses
The council signs up to the Disability Confident scheme (formerly known as the ‘Two Ticks’ scheme). If you have declared a disability on the application form we can guarantee you an interview if you meet the essential criteria for the job.