Assistant HR Officer

Adecco Portugal; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Professional development

Supportive environment

Job summary

Adecco is recruiting for an Assistant Human Resources Officer (Part-Time) to work within the Dorset Police Force in Exeter. This temporary, part-time role offers Hybrid working and 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday, at £14.10 per hour. End date: November 2027.

You will provide advisory support on performance, attendance and disciplinary matters, support HR processes, and help maintain records and documentation to enable smooth people management.

Qualifications

• Experience in an HR environment, supporting managers with people management issues.
• Effective communication skills to provide clear and concise guidance.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple tasks.
• Resilience and assertiveness in handling challenging situations.
• Strong administrative and computer skills, including spreadsheets and word processing.

Responsibilities

• Advisory support on performance and attendance management, discipline, and change management ensuring policy compliance.
• Attendance management: monitor milestones and liaise with managers to address concerns.
• Disciplinary support: assist in processes, draft documentation and inquiries as needed.
• Provide guidance on employment lifecycle processes, such as flexible working and annual leave.
• Produce HR materials and maintain records to support effective people management.

Skills

HR experience

Clear communication

Independent worker

Resilience

Administrative skills

Tools

Spreadsheets

Word processing

Job description

Adecco are pleased to be recruiting for an Assistant Human Resources Officer (Part-Time) to work within the Dorset Police Force

Location: Exeter

Contract Type: Temporary

Hourly Rate: £14.10 per hour, 30 hours per week Monday to Friday, Hybrid

End Date: November 2027

Key Responsibilities:

• Advisory Support: Offering high-quality advice and guidance on Performance and Attendance Management, Police Staff discipline, and management of change, ensuring compliance with Employment Legislation and organisational policies.
• Attendance Management: Proactively supporting attendance management processes, including monitoring milestones and liaising with managers to address any concerns.
• Disciplinary Support: Assisting in Police Staff disciplinary processes, conducting inquiries, and drafting essential documentation.
• Corporate Support: Providing advice regarding employment lifecycle processes, such as flexible working and annual leave, to ensure smooth operations.
• Documentation Production: Creating informative HR materials and maintaining records to support effective people management.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Previous experience in an HR environment, particularly in supporting managers with people management issues.
• Effective communication skills to provide clear and concise guidance.
• The ability to work independently while managing multiple tasks.
• Resilience and assertiveness in handling challenging situations.
• Strong administrative and computer skills, with proficiency in spreadsheets and word processing.

Perks of the Role:

• Hybrid Working: Flexibility to balance work and life commitments.
• Professional Development: Opportunities to engage in projects and develop your HR skills.
• Supportive Environment: Collaborate with dedicated professionals who are passionate about people management.

If you are passionate about HR, have a keen eye for detail, and thrive in a supportive role, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

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