HR Officer

Role:               HR Officer

Based:            Remote

Rate:                   £20 - £22 umb

Start Date:      ASAP

Duration:        Temp until March 2025

Hours:             35 hours per week (condensed hours over 4 days considered)

Our client, a specialist Domestic Violence charity, is looking to recruit a HR Officer to join their team for a 6-month fixed-term role, with the possibility of extension. You'll work closely with the Head of HR and Director of People & Culture, playing a key role in recruitment and ensuring their new HR system (SafeHR) is properly set up for accurate data and reporting.

Synopsis of duties:

• Support the Head of HR and Director of People & Culture with key organisational tasks.
• Serve as a primary contact for staff and managers on HR queries, ensuring alignment with policies and procedures, and escalating to the Head of HR when necessary.
• Ensure the HRIS (SafeHR) is fully operational, capturing accurate HR data for audits and reporting.
• Assist department heads and recruiting managers with all recruitment stages, ensuring a smooth candidate experience from vacancy to onboarding.
• Manage HR administration across the employee lifecycle, such as promotions, pay changes, contract updates, references, and exit processes.
• Understand organisational and departmental needs, offering HR advice and providing documentation to support decisions.
• Assist the Head of HR with monthly payroll administration.
• Keep colleagues and stakeholders updated on progress, sharing insights and learnings.
• Handle general HR tasks and provide project support as needed.

Essential Requirements:

• Previous experience as an HR Support Officer or similar in a similar sized organisation
• Strong capability in managing all stages of recruitment and providing seamless candidate experience.
• Experience in using HR platforms (e.g., SafeHR) and other IT tools like Microsoft Office to ensure accurate data handling and reporting.
• Ability to provide practical HR advice across a range of matters, aligning with best practices and employment law (CIPD Level 3 or higher preferred).
• Experience with employee relations casework and supporting organisational changes.
• Hands-on experience in administering payroll and supporting the HR lifecycle.
• A proactive and continuous improvement mindset, ready to optimise HR processes.
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation abilities to liaise effectively with staff, managers, and stakeholders.
• Demonstrated high levels of professionalism, with a focus on confidentiality..

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