The HR Officer supports the delivery of a high‑quality People services by providing efficient operational HR support across recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, compliance, HR administration and HR systems management. The role is key in ensuring employees receive timely, accurate support and that HR processes run smoothly and compliantly.
Key Responsibilities
Recruitment & Onboarding
* Support end‑to‑end recruitment processes, including drafting job descriptions, advertising roles, screening CVs, and scheduling interviews.
* Coordinate onboarding activities, ensuring new starters receive required documentation, equipment, and induction plans.
* Maintain recruitment records and ensure compliance with right‑to‑work checks.
HR Administration
* Maintain accurate employee records and update HR systems
* Support the preparation of HR reports and dashboards.
Training & Development
* Support performance review processes and documentation.
* Support the L&D manager.
Compliance & Policy
* Support the updating and communication of HR policies and procedures.
* Contribute to audits and reviews to ensure data accuracy and compliance
General HR Support
* Help drive HR projects and continuous improvement activities.
* Provide day‑to‑day support to the HR team as required.
Requirements
Key Skills & Competencies
* Strong administrative and organisational skills.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.
* Good understanding of employment law and HR best practices.
* Proactive, detail‑oriented, and able to manage competing priorities.
* Strong problem‑solving approach and good judgement.
* Ability to build strong working relationships across the organisation.
Experience & Qualifications
* Experience in an HR role (typically 1–3 years).
* CIPD Level 3 (or working towards Level 5) preferred.
* Experience with HR systems (HRIS) essential
* Experience with compiling analytical reports
Personal Attributes
* Professional, approachable, and supportive.
* Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
* Confident working independently and as part of a team.
* Committed to fairness, inclusion, and high standards of service.
Benefits
* 33 days holidays including public holidays.
* Additional day off to celebrate your birthday. Cycle to Work Scheme.
* Life Assurance up to 4X salary.
* Pension Scheme.
* Training & Professional Development Opportunities.
* Employee Assistance Programme.
* Workplace Reward & Recognition scheme.