HR Officer

Major Recruitment; Hexham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Major Recruitment is seeking an experienced HR Officer on a 3-month contract to support a busy site in Hexham, England.

You will analyse existing HR systems, audit data, improve processes, and handle day-to-day HR administration, onboarding, contracts, and training records.

The role requires strong attention to detail, knowledge of HR best practices and digital systems, plus discretion with confidential information.

Qualifications

• Experience in HR administration and employee lifecycle processes.
• Strong data handling and confidentiality.
• Familiarity with HRIS systems and payroll processes.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and confidential employee records and HR data.
• Coordinate onboarding of new starters, documentation and induction tasks.
• Prepare and issue contracts and HR correspondence, changes, and leaver documentation.

Skills

HR knowledge

Data analysis

IT Literacy

Organisational skills

Tools

HRIS systems

Payroll knowledge

Job description

An experienced HR Officer is sought for a 3 Month contract to support a busy company in the Hexham area

We are looking for an experienced HR professional with a depth of HR knowledge and experience to carry out an analysis of our existing systems, audit the existing data across the systems, develop process and documentation alongside delivering day-to-day HR administration tasks.

Duties will include:

• Maintain accurate and confidential employee records,
• Coordinate and deliver onboarding of new starters including documentation and induction tasks
• Prepare and issue documents such as employee contracts, contractual changes, leaver documentation other HR correspondence.
• Arrange and maintain training records, monitor training requirements.
• Coordinate probation reviews, appraisals, and other employee review processes.
• Produce HR reports and management information to support business planning, compliance, and decision-making.
• Provide day-to-day HR administrative support and contribute to the ongoing development of HR policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Audit and reconcile employee data across the HR systems to ensure accuracy and consistency.
• Identify gaps, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement within HR systems, processes, and procedures, making recommendations and supporting the development and rollout of these where appropriate.
• Support the implementation, administration, and continuous improvement of HR systems and digital processes.
• Assist with system enhancements, process improvements, and procedural updates, including user support and training.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate will be an experienced HR professional who is highly organised with strong attention to detail and accuracy. You will have a good knowledge of HR best practice and recruitment, onboarding, training, and employee lifecycle processes. A good knowledge of digital HR systems is essential as is a high level of IT Literacy.

You will need to be professional, discreet, and able to handle confidential information appropriately, have experience supporting system implementations or process improvement initiatives and ideally experience of using payroll systems and some knowledge of Employment Law.

Yes, I am currently eligible to work (work permit/visa/citizenship) in the country to which I am applying. No, I am not currently eligible to work (work permit/visa/citizenship) in the country to which I am applying.

HR Officer (628987AJ) Hexham, England