HR Officer

Hoop Recruitment; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A Cardiff-based organisation is seeking a confident HR Officer for a 6-month fixed-term contract. This role offers a chance to manage Employee Relations cases, provide HR advice, and support various processes within the HR function. The ideal candidate will possess strong advisory skills, knowledge of UK employment law, and excellent communication abilities. The position offers career growth, benefits include private medical insurance and 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Confident handling Employee Relations cases.
• Strong advisory skills and knowledge of UK employment law.
• Organised, proactive, and able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Manage Employee Relations cases, including grievances, disciplinaries, investigations, appeals, and long-term absence.
• Advise managers on performance management and workforce planning.
• Support HR operations, including onboarding, contracts, and benefits.
• Review and update HR policies for compliance and best practice.
• Use HR data to inform decisions.

Skills

Employee Relations management

Advisory skills

Knowledge of UK employment law

Excellent communication

Organisational skills

Job description

HR Officer – 6 Month Fixed-Term Contract

Location : Cardiff (site-based)

Salary : Circa £30,000

Interviews : From 12th January

Hoop PS & HR are delighted to be partnering with an innovative Cardiff-based organisation to recruit a confident and proactive HR Officer on a 6-month fixed-term contract. Reporting directly to the CEO, a qualified HR professional, you will gain broad exposure across the HR function and have opportunities for growth and development even within this short-term assignment.

This is a brilliant opportunity for an individual looking to enhance their experience and elevate their skill set. It is a hands-on role for someone comfortable managing Employee Relations casework, providing HR advice, and supporting managers across a variety of HR processes. You will work autonomously while contributing to the wider people strategy.

Key Responsibilities

Manage Employee Relations cases, including grievances, disciplinaries, investigations, appeals, and long-term absence.

Advise managers on performance management, difficult conversations, and workforce planning.

Support HR operations, including onboarding, contracts, benefits, and HR record-keeping.

Review and update HR policies to ensure compliance and best practice.

Use HR data to inform decisions and improve HR processes.

Person Specification

Confident handling Employee Relations cases.

Strong advisory skills and knowledge of UK employment law.

Organised, proactive, and able to work independently.

Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.This role offers clear career growth, with the opportunity to expand responsibilities as the HR function develops. You’ll join a collaborative, forward-thinking team passionate about learning and development. Benefits include private medical insurance, a pension scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, and 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.

To find out more and get ahead of the New Year, please contact Emmy Bevan today. Interviews will be taking place from 12th January