Are you an HR professional looking for an immediate start? An excellent opportunity for a People Officer has become available for 3 months, this is an excellent opportunity to contribute to organisational change and staff development. The role provides a supportive environment focused on professional growth, collaborative working, and impactful HR advice.
Key responsibilities:
- Provide professional HR advice and support to line managers and staff across designated service areas.
- Manage employee relations casework, including disciplinary, grievance, sickness absence, and performance issues, ensuring legal compliance and organisational policies are followed.
- Advise on and support recruitment, including job design, shortlisting, panel organisation, and inclusive practices.
- Support organisational change initiatives, including restructures and role reviews, by preparing change documents and attending consultation meetings.
- Build trusted relationships with managers and service teams to facilitate workforce planning and performance management.
- Interpret, apply, and contribute to the development of HR policies, ensuring compliance with employment law and best practice.
- Support initiatives relating to employee wellbeing, early intervention, and fostering a positive work environment.
- Contribute to People & OD projects such as engagement, EDI, and continuous process improvements.
- Maintain accurate HR records and data, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with data protection policies.
- Escalate complex or sensitive issues to the appropriate senior colleagues or specialists as necessary.
About you:
- Previous experience in an HR advisory or officer role.
- Strong knowledge of employment law, HR policies, and employee relations management.
- CIPD qualification or actively working towards it is desirable.
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and advise managers confidently.
- A proactive and organised approach, capable of managing a varied workload at pace.
- Demonstrates professionalism, resilience, and a commitment to continuous improvement.
- Ability to work collaboratively, building effective relationships across teams and external partners.
- Motivated to support organisational values focused on wellbeing, collaboration, and trusted service delivery.
What’s on offer:
- Hourly rate of £20 - £24 per hour, dependent on experience.
- Full-time contract, 37 hours per week, with flexible working options.
- Opportunity to work within a progressive public sector environment committed to staff development and community impact.
- Supportive team culture emphasising collaboration, organisational values, and professional growth.
- Engagement in meaningful projects related to employee engagement, diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
- Initial contract duration aligned with project needs, with potential for extension or progression.