HR Officer

Howett Thorpe; Farnborough; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Pension

Professional development opportunities

Employee wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

Howett Thorpe is seeking an organised HR Officer to support UK & Ireland operations across the full employee lifecycle, delivering proactive HR services and acting as a first point of contact for staff and managers.

You will work on recruitment coordination, onboarding, payroll administration and ongoing HR process improvements in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in HR administration and lifecycle support.
• Experience with recruitment, onboarding and payroll activities.
• Strong organisational and data-handling skills.

Responsibilities

• Support HR operations across the full employee lifecycle.
• Act as first point of contact for employees and managers.
• Coordinate recruitment, onboarding and offer administration.
• Assist with payroll changes and HR documentation.

Skills

HR Administration

Recruitment Coordination

Payroll Administration

Organisational skills

Communication Skills

Data protection

Education

CIPD Level 3 (or working towards)

Tools

Microsoft Office

HRIS systems

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an organised and proactive HR Officer to join a growing international consultancy on a permanent basis. Supporting the UK and Ireland business, this role will play a key part in the day-to-day delivery of HR operations, ensuring a smooth and professional employee experience across the full employee lifecycle.

This is an excellent opportunity for an HR professional looking to broaden their experience within a fast-paced and collaborative environment. The role offers a varied remit, combining employee relations, recruitment coordination, onboarding, payroll administration and HR process improvement, whilst working closely with senior stakeholders and the wider HR team.

Job Title: HR Officer

Job Type: Permanent

Location: Farnborough (Hybrid, 2-3 days in the office)

Salary: £35,000

Benefits: Hybrid working, pension, professional development opportunities and employee wellbeing initiatives

HR Officer – About the Role

Reporting to the Head of UK & Ireland, and the Group HR team, you will be responsible for supporting the delivery of HR operations across the UK and Ireland. Acting as a first point of contact for employees and managers, you will provide guidance on HR policies and processes, support recruitment and onboarding activities, maintain employee records and ensure HR administration is managed accurately and efficiently.

The successful candidate will work closely with managers, finance, external HR partners and the wider HR function to ensure employee lifecycle activities are delivered to a high standard. This role requires excellent organisational skills, strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities while handling sensitive information with professionalism and discretion. Main Responsibilities:

• Support the delivery of HR operations across the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, employee changes and offboarding.
• Act as a first point of contact for employees and managers, providing guidance on HR policies, procedures and day-to-day HR queries.
• Coordinate recruitment activities, including vacancy management, candidate screening, interview scheduling and offer administration.
• Support onboarding and induction processes to ensure a positive new starter experience.
• Assist managers with absence management processes and maintain accurate employee records.
• Coordinate probation reviews, performance development reviews and personal development plans.
• Ensure employee information is maintained accurately across HR systems and databases.
• Prepare and manage HR documentation including contracts, letters and employee correspondence.
• Coordinate monthly payroll changes and liaise with payroll providers to ensure accurate processing.
• Support the implementation and continuous improvement of HR processes, systems and policies.
• Build positive working relationships with employees, managers and external stakeholders.
• Maintain confidentiality and ensure compliance with data protection requirements and employment legislation.

The Successful Candidate Will Have:

• Previous experience within an HR Administration, HR Coordinator, HR Officer or similar HR role.
• A good understanding of the employee lifecycle and core HR processes.
• Experience supporting recruitment, onboarding and employee administration activities.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively.
• Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy when handling employee data and documentation.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to liaise with stakeholders at all levels.
• The ability to exercise sound judgement and identify when matters require escalation.
• Experience coordinating payroll information would be advantageous.
• CIPD Level 3 qualification, or working towards CIPD accreditation, would be desirable.
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office and HR systems.
• A professional, collaborative and customer-focused approach.