HR Officer

Sirius-Search; Canterbury; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A charitable organization in Canterbury is seeking an HR Officer for a 12-month maternity cover role. You will develop your HR skills while providing inclusive support across recruitment, onboarding, and policy implementation. The position offers hybrid working arrangements and supports a values-led approach in a not-for-profit environment. Ideal candidates will bring HR experience and strong communication skills.

Benefits

Free parking

Access to great facilities

Outside space to explore during breaks

Qualifications

• Experience in recruitment and staff well-being.
• Passion to work in the not-for-profit sector.

Responsibilities

• Guide and support managers with contractual changes.
• Manage recruitment processes alongside line managers.
• Collect, analyse and report on workforce metrics.
• Coordinate face-to-face training sessions.
• Ensure workforce compliance with mandatory training.

Skills

Communication skills

HR experience in recruitment

Staff well-being

Performance management

Development

Education

CIPD qualification or equivalent experience

Job description

Overview

Do you want to work for a Charity that empowers individuals, celebrates diversity and fosters an environment where everyone shines? This 12-month maternity cover contract will give you just that, whilst developing your HR skills under a supportive and experienced Head of HR. You will provide inclusive, values-led HR (workforce development) support across recruitment, onboarding, line management support, data management, policy implementation and workforce communications, ensuring every staff member experiences a consistent, supportive and person-centred journey.

This HR Officer role is 12-month maternity cover

This HR Officer role offers Hybrid working, 3 days in the office, 37 hours per week, (Mon-Fri 9am-5pm)

The office location is out of the town centre and offers free parking and has access to great facilities, outside space to explore during breaks.

Ideal start is mid-October but can flex on this.

Responsibilities

• Guide and support managers with contractual changes
• Ensure all pay and terms-related information is considered and actioned
• Support the Head of Workforce Development in annual pay reviews, including Real Living Wage roles
• Support the introduction of standardised recruitment and onboarding toolkits across all teams and coordinate recruitment processes alongside line managers, including job advertising, interview scheduling, and candidate communication
• Manage vetting processes, job offer letters, and onboarding logistics in line with safer recruitment principles
• Collect, analyse and report on workforce metrics (sickness, retention, diversity, feedback) to senior leaders and the trustees
• Support implementation and review of Human Resources/Workforce Development policies and procedures
• Oversee and manage Human Resources/Workforce Development systems for supervision, absence management, and employee records
• Coordinate and support the delivery of face-to-face training sessions
• Ensure all workforce members remain up to date with mandatory training requirements for their roles

Qualifications and experience

Your communication skills and HR experience in recruitment, staff well-being, performance management, and development will ensure success in this HR Officer role. CIPD qualification is desired or equivalent experience is desirable, as is experience and/or passion to work in not for profit sector

How to apply

If you think the above aligns with your experience and you feel you could add value in a role such as this, please forward your CV today to Cressida Courtney or follow the link and apply online.

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