HR Officer
Ref: YC47289
A Japanese IT company is seeking an experienced HR Officer to join its expanding HR team.
This role has arisen due to company growth and the establishment of a new branch in Germany.
You will support the HR Manager while taking ownership of key HR operations and employee relations activities across the business.
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Eligible applicants:
NOT eligible: Working holiday, Graduate, Student visa, Requiring visa sponsorship
Work type: Hybrid working available (2 days in office, 3 days at home)
Visa support: No
Benefits: Competitive benefits package
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TYPE: Permanent, full-time
WORKING HOURS: 9am–5pm, Monday to Friday
SALARY: Up to £40K depending on experience
START: June 2026
LOCATION: Central London
HR Officer Main Responsibilities:
• Manage employee relations cases, including absence, grievance, disciplinary, and capability matters
• Support the full recruitment lifecycle
• Provide practical HR advice to employees and managers
• Assist with employment visa administration
• Support HR reporting, policy development, and minute taking
• Design and coordinate company-wide training initiatives
• Communicate payroll and benefits updates internally
• Support general HR administration and day-to-day HR operations
HR Officer Ideal Candidate:
• Must hold a CIPD Level 3 qualification or above
• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in a Human Resources role
• Proven ability to manage employee relations cases independently, including absence, grievance, disciplinary, and capability matters
• Strong capability to provide clear, practical, and sometimes complex HR advice to managers and employees
• Experience working across a broad range of HR functions, with a hands-on approach
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment
** All applicants for the HR Officer must have the right to work in the country without any restrictions as the Company is not able to offer visa support.
1 **We regret that we cannot accept applications from Working holiday, Graduate or Student visa holders.
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