HR Officer

The Talent World; Basildon; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

The Talent World is seeking an experienced HR Officer to join a busy HR team within an educational environment in Basildon. The role focuses on accurate HR administration, employee relations support, recruitment and compliance across a multi-site organisation.

You will manage confidential records, assist with pre-employment checks and help implement HR policies. The position is 37 hours weekly, permanent but term-time aspects apply, with a starting salary around £27,938 and progression via

Qualifications

• GCSEs (English and Maths) required.
• CIPD Level 3 or equivalent HR qualification.
• Experience in an HR role.
• Good understanding of employment law and HR best practice.
• Experience using HRIS/MIS systems.
• Strong IT skills (MS Excel & Office).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Highly organised with good attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Maintain confidential employee records using the HR management system.
• Support employee relations processes including disciplinary, grievance, probation and performance management.
• Prepare and update employment contracts and related documentation.
• Assist with HR policies on conduct, sickness absence, recruitment and other matters.
• Maintain recruitment documentation, job descriptions and standard HR forms.
• Administer new starter and leaver processes.
• Assist with recruitment and onboarding and complete pre-employment checks.
• Provide HR support to managers across multiple sites.

Skills

GCSEs English Maths

CIPD Level 3

HRIS experience

Excel

Communication

Organised

Education

GCSEs or equivalent

Tools

HRIS

Job description

Permanent | Term Time | Mon-Fri | 37 Hours | Basildon Our client is seeking an experienced and proactive HR Officer to join their busy HR team within a well established educational environment. This is an excellent opportunity for an organised HR professional to support a multi-site organisation and contribute to the effective delivery of HR services. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring HR administration is completed accurately, confidentially and in a timely manner, while supporting employee relations, recruitment and compliance processes. Salary: FTE £31,176 (Actual starting salary: £27,938), with performance based annual increments available. Contract: 43 weeks per year (2 of those weeks in Term Time) Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Thursday 8:00am-4:00pm, Friday 8:00am-3:30pm.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate, confidential employee records using the organisation's HR management system.
• Provide administrative support across employee relations processes, including disciplinary, grievance, probation and performance management cases.
• Prepare and update employment contracts and associated documentation.
• Support the implementation of HR policies relating to employee conduct, sickness absence, recruitment and other employment matters.
• Maintain recruitment documentation, including job descriptions, person specifications and standard HR forms.
• Administer new starter and leaver processes.
• Assist with recruitment and onboarding, ensuring all pre-employment checks are completed in line with safer recruitment practices and relevant legislation.
• Provide professional HR support to managers and employees across multiple sites.

Candidate Requirements

• A minimum of five GCSEs (or equivalent), including English and Mathematics.
• CIPD Level 3 qualification or equivalent HR qualification.
• Previous experience in an HR role
• Good understanding of employment law and HR best practice.
• Experience using HR or Management Information Systems (MIS).
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive working relationships at all levels.
• Highly organised, with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines.