HR Officer

Michael Page; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Our client, a Higher Education organisation in London, is seeking an HR Officer to support a busy people function across employee relations, recruitment, HR administration and HR projects. The role offers a hybrid working model with two office days per week and a permanent contract.

You will act as a first point of contact for HR queries, maintain records, support onboarding, produce reports, and help with policy reviews while contributing to an inclusive employee experience.

Qualifications

• Generalist HR experience required.
• Experience supporting employee relations cases.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills.
• Experience using HR systems and databases.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Ability to manage confidential information professionally.
• Strong attention to detail and prioritisation.
• Customer-focused with a collaborative approach.

Responsibilities

• First point of contact for HR queries and employee relations.
• Maintain HR records and data.
• Prepare HR documentation including contracts and changes.
• Support employee relations cases and investigations.
• Deliver onboarding and inductions.
• Produce HR reports and MI.
• Assist with policy reviews and HR projects.
• Support wellbeing initiatives and engagement.
• Manage HR inbox queries and timely responses.
• Stay up to date with employment law and best practice.

Skills

HR generalist

Employee relations

Stakeholder management

HR systems

Data privacy

Onboarding

Administration

Tools

HRIS

Job description

This HR Officer role offers the opportunity to support a busy people function across employee relations, recruitment, HR administration and HR projects. You'll work closely with managers and employees, providing first-line HR support while helping deliver an excellent employee experience

Our client is a well-established Higher Education organisation, based in London, committed to creating an inclusive, collaborative and people-focused working environment. They are seeking an HR professional who enjoys variety, stakeholder engagement and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives

Description

• Act as a first point of contact for HR queries and employee relations matters.
• Maintain HR records, employee data and HR system information.
• Prepare HR documentation including contracts and employment changes.
• Support employee relations cases, investigations and formal meetings.
• Deliver onboarding activities and HR inductions.
• Produce HR reports and management information.
• Assist with policy reviews, HR projects and process improvements.
• Support wellbeing initiatives and employee engagement activities.
• Manage HR inbox queries and ensure timely responses.
• Keep up to date with employment law and HR best practice

Profile

• Previous experience in a generalist HR role.
• Experience supporting employee relations cases.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills.
• Experience using HR systems and databases.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage confidential information professionally.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritise workload.
• Customer-focused with a proactive and collaborative approach

Job Offer

• Salary ranging from £32,000 to £37,000, dependent on the level of experience.
• Hybrid working model with two days in the office each week.
• Permanent position in a not-for-profit organisation.

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences.

If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best.