Posted: 16 June
The role
HR Officer
Harrogate
£35000 - £38000 / Year,Permanent / Full TimeHR Officer | Harrogate, North Yorkshire
£35,000 - £38,000 per annum, dependent on experience
Full-time, Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm
We are recruiting on behalf of Harrogate Neighbours for an experienced HR Officer to lead and develop their HR function. This is an excellent opportunity for a HR professional who enjoys working across the full employee lifecycle and wants the autonomy to make a genuine impact within a values-led organisation.
This is a standalone HR role, offering a broad and varied workload across recruitment, employee relations, learning and development, performance management, policy development, compliance, and workforce planning.
You'll work closely with senior leaders, providing practical HR advice while helping to shape and improve people processes across the organisation.
Why Join Harrogate Neighbours?
Harrogate Neighbours has been supporting older people and the local community for over 50 years. Their reputation has been built on delivering high-quality care, housing and support services while creating a positive, supportive environment for both residents and employees.
This is an organisation that genuinely invests in its people, values collaboration, and recognises that a strong workplace culture starts with having the right people in place. As HR Officer, you'll play a key role in helping the organisation continue to attract, develop and retain talented individuals who share its values.
What's on Offer?
Salary of £35,000 - £38,000 depending on experienceFull-time hours, Monday to Friday, Paid lunch breakOccasional home working by arrangementHealth Cash Plan, Employee Assistance ProgrammeBlue Light Card eligibilitySupportive, values-driven working environment
The Role
As HR Officer, you will provide a high-quality HR advisory service to managers across the organisation.
Key responsibilities include:
Managing end-to-end recruitment and onboarding processesSupporting managers with employee relations matters including performance, attendance, disciplinary and grievance processesAdvising on HR policies, procedures and employment legislationCoordinating induction, probation and appraisal processesMaintaining accurate HR records and ensuring GDPR complianceProducing HR reports and supporting senior management with workforce planningManaging relationships with external recruitment partners and employment law advisersSupporting staff engagement initiatives, benefits administration and employee recognition programmesOverseeing HR compliance, safeguarding requirements and right-to-work checksLine management of a part-time HR Administrator
About You
We are looking for an organised and proactive HR professional who can balance strategic thinking with a hands-on approach.
You will have:
Practical HR experience across a broad range of HR functionsExperience managing employee relations casesKnowledge of UK employment legislation and HR best practiceStrong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing prioritiesExcellent communication and relationship-building skillsExperience providing clear and practical HR advice to managersGood Microsoft Office skills, including document and spreadsheet managementA CIPD Level 3 qualification or above Experience within a care, housing, charity or regulated environment would be advantageous but is not essential.
How to Apply
If you're looking for a varied HR role where you can make a real difference and contribute to the success of a respected organisation, we'd love to hear from you.
