H/R Officer

Scout Recruiting LTD; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is urgently seeking an experienced HR Officer for a 3-month contract in Cambridgeshire. The role involves managing payroll for 1,200 employees and handling HR administration. The ideal candidate has strong HR generalist experience, extensive knowledge of UK employment law, and excellent organizational skills. This position could lead to a permanent role alongside great benefits.

Benefits

Immediate start

Potential for permanent role

Excellent non-salaried benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an HR Officer or similar HR generalist role.
• Solid knowledge of UK employment law and payroll legislation.
• Excellent multitasking, time management, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage payroll for approximately 1,200 employees.
• Handle HR administration including employee lifecycle management.
• Resolve payroll queries and maintain accurate HR records.

Skills

HR Generalist Experience

Payroll Management

Knowledge of Employment Law

Multitasking

Time Management

IT Skills

Job description

We are urgently seeking a highly capable HR Officer to join our client s busy HR team on an initial 3-month contract with a possible permanent opportunity at the end of the contract. This requires someone who can hit the ground running and understands the end-to-end recruitment cycle.

The successful candidate will be a seasoned HR professional who thrives under pressure, works at pace, and can balance multiple priorities effectively. For the right person, this position could become permanent.

Monday to Friday 9-5. Salary £28500 pro rata. Initially a 3-month contract. Office based with onsite parking

Key Responsibilities

• Payroll Administration
• Take ownership of the end-to-end monthly payroll for approx. 1,200 employees, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Resolve payroll queries quickly and effectively.
• Process statutory payments (SSP, SMP, SPP, etc.) and ensure correct deductions for PAYE, NI, pensions, and other benefits.

• HR Administration
• Manage the employee lifecycle including starters, leavers, and contractual changes.
• Maintain accurate HR records and systems.

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience as an HR Officer or similar HR generalist role.
• Track record managing large-scale payroll
• Solid knowledge of UK employment law, payroll legislation, and HR compliance.
• Demonstrated ability to work at pace, under pressure, and with high accuracy.
• Excellent multitasking, time management, and organisational skills.
• Strong IT skills, ideally including HRIS and payroll systems.

What We Can Offer You

• Immediate start in a high-impact, business-critical role.
• 3 month temporary contract initially, with potential to extend or move into a permanent role.
• Excellent non salaried benefits.
• Opportunity to gain exposure in a fast-paced HR environment supporting a large workforce.