Hr Officer

Elite People Ltd; Larkhill; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Elite People Ltd. in Kidderminster is seeking an experienced HR Officer for an initial 6-month fixed-term contract. The role covers employee relations, HR administration, compliance and people reporting, with day-to-day support for managers and staff.

The ideal candidate has a solid HR background, UK employment law knowledge, and CIPD Level 3 or equivalent. Flexible hours and a structured, hands-on HR environment are offered.

Qualifications

• Solid HR background with hands-on experience.
• CIPD Level 3 or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and policies.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day HR support to managers and employees.
• Handle employee relations and performance matters.
• Maintain confidential employee records and HR systems.
• Assist payroll administration and benefits records.
• Ensure compliance with current employment law.
• Prepare HR reports and people analytics for management.
• Support performance reviews and development processes.
• Manage offboarding and exit interviews.
• Identify improvements to HR processes and reporting.
• Support wellbeing, diversity and inclusion initiatives.

Skills

Employee relations

HR administration

Reporting & analytics

Data privacy

Microsoft Excel

Education

CIPD Level 3

Tools

HRIS

Payroll systems

Job description

HR Officer

Location: Kidderminster, Worcestershire

Salary: Up to £33,000 per annum (full-time equivalent)

Contract: Initial 6-month fixed-term contract

Hours: Full-time or reduced hours to be considered

The Opportunity

Elite People are working with an established and successful business based in Kidderminster who are looking to recruit an experienced HR Officer to join their team on an initial 6-month contract.

This is an excellent opportunity for a well-organised and approachable HR professional who enjoys a varied, hands‑on role covering employee relations, HR administration, compliance and people reporting.

Working closely with the HR Business Partner, you will play an important role in supporting managers and employees across the business, ensuring HR processes run smoothly while providing accurate people data to support business decisions.

The business is open to considering candidates looking for full-time or reduced working hours.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide day‑to‑day HR support and guidance to managers and employees.
• Assist with employee relations matters, including workplace concerns, performance management and employee engagement.
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee records and HR systems.
• Support payroll administration, employee benefits and compensation records.
• Ensure HR policies, procedures and documentation remain compliant with current employment legislation.
• Prepare HR reports, dashboards and people analytics to support management and board‑level decision‑making.
• Support performance reviews, appraisals and employee development processes.
• Manage HR administration relating to employee departures, including exit interviews and analysing staff turnover.
• Identify opportunities to improve HR systems, processes and reporting.
• Support workplace wellbeing, diversity and inclusion initiatives.

About You

We are looking for someone with a solid HR background who is confident working independently, managing competing priorities and communicating with people at all levels.

Ideally, you will have:

• Previous experience in an HR Officer, HR Administrator, HR Coordinator or similar role.
• A CIPD Level 3 qualification or equivalent.
• Good knowledge of UK employment law and HR policies and procedures.
• Experience using HR systems, maintaining employee data and producing reports.
• Strong Excel and general IT skills, with an interest in HR reporting and people analytics.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• A professional, approachable manner with the ability to handle confidential information.
• The confidence to support managers and employees with day‑to‑day HR matters.

Experience preparing HR dashboards and analysing workforce data would be particularly useful.

What's on Offer?

• Salary up to £33,000 per annum (full‑time equivalent).
• Initial 6-month fixed‑term contract.
• Full‑time or reduced working hours considered.
• Varied HR role with responsibility across several key areas.
• Opportunity to work closely with an experienced HR Business Partner.
• Friendly, supportive working environment within an established business.