Job Description
VANRATH is pleased to be partnering with a high-profile public sector body to recruit an HR Support Officer for a key temporary opportunity within their established HR function. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a forward-thinking organisation with a strong commitment to employee development and organisational improvement.
Please note: This is a fully office-based role with no hybrid working at this time.
The Role
This varied and hands-on HR role will see you providing crucial support across a range of HR administrative functions, training coordination, and project work. Key duties will include:
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Supporting the development and delivery of the staff training plan for the remainder of 2025/26
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Processing training applications using the Personnel Administration Management (PAM) system
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Assisting with monitoring training budget spend and reporting
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Contributing to a skills audit to support the 2026/27 training plan
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Managing sickness absence records and return-to-work documentation
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Supporting the implementation of the Commission's Recruitment & Selection procedures, including use of the online recruitment portal
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Assisting in the rollout of hybrid working arrangements
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Participating in HR data migration projects to a new cloud-based system
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Helping digitise manual personnel files as part of a wider transformation project
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Supporting day-to-day HR admin tasks and ensuring accurate recordkeeping
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
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Experience in HR administration or a similar office-based HR support role
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Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
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Confidence working with HR systems (e.g., PAM or similar personnel databases)
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Attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving
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Experience in training coordination or recruitment administration would be an advantage
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A collaborative attitude and ability to work well in a close-knit team
Working Hours:
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Monday-Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm (37 hours/week)
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Lunch break:
* Mon-Thurs: 35 minutes
* Friday: 40 minutes
What's in It for You?
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Competitive public sector pay rate
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Experience within a respected public body
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A role that combines HR admin, training support, and project work
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Support and guidance from VANRATH throughout your assignment