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Location: office based, Angel Islington, N1 9PD
Events Services & Equipment Hire
Halo are looking for an experienced Human Resources (HR) Officer to join our team on a freelance basis a couple of days a week and provide essential HR support across all aspects of the employee lifecycle. Reporting to the FD, this is a stand alone, generalist HR role.
The HR Officer will be responsible for recruitment, employee relations, performance management, and ensuring compliance with UK employment laws and internal policies. This role requires excellent interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to managing HR processes.
Key Responsibilities:
Recruitment and Onboarding:
* Manage the full recruitment cycle, including creating job descriptions, posting job adverts, screening candidates, coordinating interviews, and extending offers.
* Conduct reference checks, prepare employment contracts, and ensure all necessary onboarding paperwork is completed.
* Organize and deliver onboarding sessions for new hires, ensuring they are integrated into the company smoothly.
* Complete the probationary period process
* Responsible for processing all leavers, including letter production and conducting exit interviews where appropriate
Employee Relations:
* Serve as a point of contact for employee queries,
* Manage the HR Admin inbox- responds to employee inquiries in a timely manner
* Support managers in resolving employee relations matters, including disciplinary actions, grievances, and performance improvement plans.
* Produce letters regarding maternity, paternity, unpaid and parental leave.
* Conduct maternity leave/ Shared Parental leave meetings when required.
* Foster a positive workplace culture by promoting open communication and a supportive work environment.
Performance Management:
* Coordinate the company's performance appraisal process, including tracking performance reviews and ensuring that performance discussions are held regularly.
* Support managers with setting objectives and managing underperformance, providing guidance on best practices and legal compliance.
* Assist with employee development plans and coordinate training and development opportunities.
Compliance and Record Keeping:
* Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with data protection laws.
* Monitor staff absence records, track holiday entitlements, and ensure sick leave is managed in line with company policy.
HR Policies and Procedures:
* Develop and maintain HR policies and procedures in line with UK employment law and best practices.
HR Systems and Reporting:
* Maintain and update the HR information system (BrightHR), ensuring all employee data is accurate and up to date.
* Enter and communicate all employee transactions in the HR system such as pay changes, transfers and terminations.
Learning and Development:
* Work with department heads to identify training and development needs within the company.
* Organize training programs, workshops, and e-learning opportunities to support employee growth and career progression.
Employee Engagement:
* Promote and support employee engagement activities, including company events, team-building exercises, and recognition programs.
About You - what we are looking for:
Key Skills and Qualifications:
* Education: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or a related field.
* Experience: A minimum of 3-5 years of experience in an HR role within the UK, with a solid understanding of UK employment law.
* Knowledge: Strong knowledge of UK employment law, GDPR, and HR best practices. Familiarity with BrightHR system is an advantage.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters with discretion.
* Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
* Problem-solving and conflict resolution skills, with the ability to navigate complex employee relations issues.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and HR software systems.
Key Attributes:
* Integrity: Maintains the highest level of confidentiality and professionalism when handling employee information and sensitive matters.
* Proactive: Takes initiative to address HR-related issues and provides innovative solutions to improve HR processes.
* Team-Oriented: Works collaboratively with other departments to achieve shared goals and support the company's mission.
By applying for this role, your details will be sent to Ortolan People, who are engaged to provide recruitment support in processing applications. We will endeavour to respond to all applicants within three working days. Occasionally for roles with a very high volume of applicants, this may not be possible.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Part-time
Job function
* Job function
Human Resources
* Industries
Real Estate and Equipment Rental Services and Events Services
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