HR Officer

Corus Consultancy; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Corus Consultancy is seeking an organised HR Officer to deliver an effective HR service to employees and managers within a growing charity, contributing to a great cause.

You will handle day-to-day HR across the employee lifecycle, ensuring processes are consistent and compliant, working with colleagues across the organisation in a positive, inclusive workplace.

Experience in generalist HR or HR admin is needed; CIPD Level 3+ is desirable; charity sector experience is a bonus but not essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in a generalist HR or HR administration role.
• Organised and able to manage competing priorities accurately.
• Communicate clearly and handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Helpful, professional approach and ability to build effective working relationships.
• Confident using HR systems and Microsoft Office or similar tools.
• Understand fair, consistent and inclusive people practices.
• CIPD Level 3+ is desirable.
• Charity or non-profit experience is advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide first-line HR guidance to employees and managers on policies and routine matters.
• Support recruitment, including adverts, interviews, pre-employment checks and offers.
• Coordinate onboarding and induction for new employees.
• Prepare contracts, variation letters and other HR correspondence.
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee records and update the HR system.
• Support absence management, probation, performance and employee relations processes.
• Assist with meetings and casework, prepare documentation and take notes.
• Review and update HR policies, guidance and processes.
• Produce HR data and reports and meet deadlines.
• Contribute to wellbeing, learning, development, equality, diversity and inclusion initiatives.

Skills

Generalist HR

HR administration

Organised

Prioritisation

Clear communication

Discretion

Relationship building

HR systems

Microsoft Office

Inclusive practices

Education

CIPD Level 3+

Tools

HR systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are looking for an organised and approachable HR Officer to help deliver an effective, supportive and professional HR service to our employees and managers, to join a growing charitable organisation, working towards a great cause.

The role

You will provide day-to-day HR support across the employee lifecycle, helping ensure that people processes are handled consistently, sensitively and in line with relevant policies and employment requirements.

You will work with colleagues across the organisation and contribute to a positive and inclusive workplace.

Key responsibilities

• Provide first-line HR guidance to employees and managers on policies, procedures and routine employment matters.
• Support recruitment, including preparing adverts, coordinating interviews, carrying out pre-employment checks and issuing offer documentation.
• Coordinate onboarding and induction for new employees.
• Prepare employment documents, including contracts, variation letters and other HR correspondence.
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee records and update the HR system.
• Support absence management, probation, performance and employee relations processes.
• Assist with meetings and casework, preparing documentation and taking notes where required.
• Help review and update HR policies, guidance and processes.
• Produce HR data and reports, maintaining accurate records and meeting deadlines.
• Contribute to staff wellbeing, learning and development, and equality, diversity and inclusion initiatives.

About you

• You have experience in a generalist HR or HR administration role.
• You are organised and able to manage competing priorities accurately.
• You communicate clearly and handle sensitive information with discretion.
• You have a helpful, professional approach and can build effective working relationships.
• You are confident using HR systems and Microsoft Office or similar tools.
• You understand the importance of fair, consistent and inclusive people practices.

A relevant HR qualification, such as CIPD Level 3 or above, would be desirable.

Experience working in a charity or non-profit organisation would also be an advantage, but is not essential.

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