HR Officer Contract
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| Job Type | |
| Location | Epping |
| Area | Essex, England |
| Sector | Human Resources |
| Salary | £20k - 24k per year |
| Start Date | |
| Advertiser | remoteapi |
| Job Ref | HM HRO3105 |
| Job Views | 107 |
- Description
We are currently working with a fantastic organisation within the public sector who are looking for a HR Officer to join them on a 12-month fixed term contract.
We are looking for a candidate who has previous experience within HR and can provide clear guidance on a range of employment matters including; recruitment, absence, capability, disciplinary, restructures, TUPE and all other HR policies and procedures.
Based in Epping, this exciting opportunity will involve supporting a HR department and providing full HR services to the entire corporation. This is a great opportunity for a recent CIPD qualified candidate to gain experience within a busy HR office.
You will work Monday to Friday between the hours of 9:00am – 5:00pm.
Responsibilities and Duties of the HR Officer
Employment Issues
- Provide advice and guidance on the application and interpretation of HR policies and procedures, to promote best practice and provide managers with effective & practical solutions to their issues.
- Provide support and guidance to Managers on HR casework issues, to promote best practice, to enhance management skills and to ensure all cases are brought to an effective conclusion.
- Ensure grievance, disciplinary/capability and absence issues are brought to an effective conclusion as quickly as possible, by working closely with Managers, including conducting investigations.
- Manage an associated absence management caseload.
- In conjunction with the HR Manager, Policy & Project Officer or Assistant Director (HR) undertake a variety of HR projects commensurate with the role.
Recruitment
- Ensure that managers are using the correct recruitment procedures, that advice and guidance is provided.
- Carryout ad-hoc training on a one-to-one or panel basis.
- In conjunction with the HR Manager develop processes delivered by the operations team in accordance with legislation and customer needs.
- In the absence of the HR Manager, supervise the work of the HR Support Officer and HR Assistant roles, also provide advice and guidance.
HR / Payroll
- Assist with the implementation and development of the HR/Payroll IT system to ensure that all personal computerised and manual records are developed to meet the needs of the HR team/processes also the demands of good customer service.
- Produce accurate management information from the HR/Payroll system.
Person Specification
- Attained CIPD Certificate or Level 5 in HR Management in Personnel Practice.
- Working knowledge of employment legislation i.e. contracts, employment status and recruitment practices.
- Substantial experience supporting and communicating with managers and staff.
- Demonstrable experience of working in a HR team providing advice, guidance and support, to managers on a range of employment matters and dealing with sensitive and confidential issues.
- Experience working as a member of a team.
- Ability to communicate effectively with managers and staff on a range of HR issues some of which will be sensitive.
- Ability to work with managers on recruitment and other employment issues offering solutions and options.
- Ability to use word, excel and various other IT systems.