Are you an organised, proactive HR professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment? We're looking for a motivated HR Officer to join our client's growing team and provide high-quality support across the full employee life cycle.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is a self-starter, confident about using HR systems and technology, and passionate about delivering an excellent employee experience.
As an HR Officer, you will provide a comprehensive, efficient and professional HR service across the employee life cycle.
The role will support managers and employees across a broad range of HR activities, including HR administration, employee relations, onboarding, HR systems, compliance, learning and development, and people processes.
You will provide first-line HR advice and guidance to employees and managers, ensuring that company policies and procedures are applied consistently and in accordance with current employment legislation and company standards.
Responsibilities
Onboarding
* Undertake all administration relating to the onboarding process.
* Prepare employment contracts, offer letters and working time letters.
* Complete pre-employment checks.
* Create and maintain electronic personnel files in accordance with GDPR and company requirements.
* Undertake new starter inductions and onboarding activities.
* Administer probationary review processes, monitor completion and support managers where required.
HR Administration and Systems
* Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records.
* Process employee contractual changes.
* Process leavers and ensure all offboarding documentation and system updates are completed.
* Manage and maintain electronic and paper-based HR filing systems.
* Act as a key user for the HR system, supporting employees and managers with system queries.
* Produce HR metrics and reports relating to starters, leavers, absence, turnover etc.
* Undertake regular HR audits and data checks to ensure the accuracy and integrity of HR records.
Payroll, Benefits and Compensation
* Provide accurate and timely payroll information to the payroll function.
* Administer employee benefits and maintain accurate benefits records.
* Support pension administration and employee queries relating to pensions and benefits.
* Assist with the management and administration of all statutory leave.
Employee Relations and HR Support
* Provide, or work towards providing, accurate and timely first-line HR advice and guidance to employees and managers on HR policies, procedures and employment matters
* Monitor employee absence and identify trigger points for further action or escalation.
* Attend and support managers during first-level absence, performance, welfare and informal employee relations meetings.
* Take accurate and appropriate notes during disciplinary, grievance, investigation, capability and other formal meetings as required.
* Support the preparation of HR documentation, including meeting invitations, letters and outcome correspondence, for review by more senior HR colleagues.
* Support the processing of flexible working requests in accordance with company policy.
Learning and Development
*Coordinate training/e-learning activities, ensuring timely completion and maintain accurate records.
*Support the administration of apprenticeship, graduate, internship and internal development programmes where applicable.
Employee Support and Engagement
* Respond promptly and professionally to employee and manager queries relating to HR policies, processes, benefits, holidays, absence and HR systems.
* Respond to employment reference requests in accordance with company policy.
* Support employee engagement, health and wellbeing, equality, diversity and inclusion and modern slavery initiatives.
About you
You will have a minimum of 2 years' previous experience in an HR Administration or HR support role and have a strong understanding of HR administration processes and the employee life cycle.
Strong administrative and organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, excellent attention to detail, and a high level of accuracy.
What We Offer
Competitive salary and benefits package
Supportive and collaborative working environment
Flexible and modern working practices
The chance to be part of a forward-thinking organisation
If you're a proactive HR professional looking for your next challenge and enjoy working in a dynamic environment where you can make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you.
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
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