Human Resources Officer (part time 20-25 hrs p.w.)
On-site - Broadstairs, Kent
About the Role
Working closely with and reporting to the HR Manager, you will provide proactive HR generalist support across all areas of the employee lifecycle, from recruitment and onboarding to performance management and employee engagement.
Your Responsibilities
* Act as a point of contact for everyday HR enquiries, providing timely and accurate advice to employees and managers.
* Support the performance management process, including probation reviews, appraisals, and capability procedures.
* Absence management, including monitoring trends and escalating issues as required.
* Conduct ad-hoc workplace investigations, producing clear and accurate notes and reports.
* Coordinate and manage recruitment processes, including drafting and posting job ads, liaising with agencies, shortlisting candidates, arranging and participating in interviews and issuing job offers.
* Coordinate employee onboarding to facilitate a smooth and professional induction experience.
* Support staff development and employee engagement initiatives and contribute to creating a positive workplace culture.
* Maintain accurate and secure employee records in the HRIS (Cascade).
* Assist with preparing and updating HR documentation, including contracts, offer letters, policies, and procedures.
* Produce HR reports and data analysis to aid decision-making.
* Contribute to the continuous improvement of HR processes.
Your Profile
* HR generalist - CIPD L3 or L5 qualified (or equivalent)
* Confident providing HR advice and guidance to managers and employees
* Discreet, trustworthy, and able to handle confidential information
* Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport at all levels of the business
* Experience supporting employee relations casework, including investigations, disciplinaries and absence management
* Good knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice
* Experience contributing to HR policy, document development and implementation
* Familiarity with HRIS systems
* Excellent admin and organisational skills and great attention to detail.
* Ability to prioritise, manage a varied workload and meet deadlines
* Payroll experience (desirable)
What We Offer
* Competitive salary and contributory pension scheme
* Life Assurance, bike scheme and employee assistance programme
* Training and development opportunities
* A friendly and supportive on-site team environment
Are you keen to pursue a career in a dynamic international company with a clear mission? If you're interested in this role, and have the skills and attributes listed above, we would like to hear from you.
Please send a covering letter and CV explaining why we should consider you for this role
(direct applicants only – no agency)