HR Officer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Permanent contract

Not-for-profit organisation

Job summary

Michael Page HR is recruiting an HR Officer for a busy people function within a Higher Education organisation in London. The role involves employee relations, recruitment, HR administration and projects, working closely with managers and employees to deliver an excellent employee experience.

The successful candidate will maintain records, support onboarding, prepare contracts, deliver HR reports and contribute to policy and wellbeing initiatives.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Generalist HR

Employee relations

Stakeholder management

HR administration

HR systems

Confidentiality

Attention to detail

Customer focus

Tools

HRIS

HR databases

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

Client Details

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.

People are at the heart of Michael Page. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. As an inclusive recruiter 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.