HR Officer

• Provide advice on employee relations matters, including performance management, disciplinaries, grievances, redundancies, restructures and people-management change initiatives


• Advise on maternity, flexible working and other family-friendly processes


• Advise on absence management and conduct return-to-work interviews


• Conduct exit interviews and report feedback and analysis


• Support recruitment activity, including interviewing and assessment


• Implement and update HR policies


• Carry out HR administration


• Assist with individual performance management and annual reviews


• Research, create and implement new HR initiatives


• Produce weekly and monthly HR reports


• Assist with monthly payroll processing and ensure data accuracy

Requirements

• Degree (or equivalent) qualification or relevant professional qualification


• CIPD or part CIPD qualified


• Minimum of 3 years' demonstrable practical experience in a generalist HR role


• Up to date knowledge of UK employment legislation and strong research skills


• Experience in developing and implementing HR policies and procedures


• Proven track record in managing employee relations issues and change management initiatives


• Strong analytical skills with experience in HR data analysis and reporting


• Proficiency in HRIS and payroll systems


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills


• A strong consultative style with proven stakeholder management skills


• Ability to influence and build credible relationships at all levels of the organisation


• Resilient and adaptable in dealing with stakeholders and complex HR situations


• Flexible with the ability to work to tight deadlines while maintaining discretion and professionalism


• Strong organisational and time management skills


• Experience in talent acquisition and recruitment processes


• Knowledge of best practices in performance management and employee development


• Ability to work Monday to Friday, 9am-6pm


• Ability to work 40 hours per week

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in employee relations, performance management, and HR policy implementation, with a strong focus on data analysis and stakeholder management. Proficient in HRIS and payroll systems, ensuring compliance with UK employment legislation and best practices in HR initiatives.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• CIPD Qualified


• Employee Relations Management


• HR Policy Development


• HR Data Analysis


• Talent Acquisition

ATS Optimization Keywords
Hard Skills

• HR Policy Implementation


• Performance Management


• Data Analysis


• Payroll Processing


• Absence Management


• Recruitment Processes


• Exit Interviews


• HR Administration


• Change Management


• Family-Friendly Processes

Soft Skills

• Verbal Communication


• Written Communication


• Stakeholder Management


• Organisational Skills


• Adaptability

Certifications & Qualifications

• CIPD Qualification


• Degree or Equivalent Qualification

Industry Keywords

• UK Employment Legislation


• Employee Development


• Performance Management Best Practices


• Consultative Style
  
• Resilience

Tools & Technologies

• HRIS


• Payroll Systems