HR Officer

First Recruitment Services Ltd.; Lewes; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EAP

CPD opportunities

Pension contributions

Complimentary lunches

Onsite gym

Outdoor pool

Generous annual leave

Long service leave

Countryside location

Job summary

First Recruitment Services Ltd. is recruiting an HR Officer for a four-day-per-week, site-based role in Lewes outskirts. Drivers with own transport are essential due to the location; the post is full-time on a four-day basis with a pro-rata salary.

DBS check required and a generous holiday entitlement accompanies a strong pension. The successful candidate will own a broad generalist HR function, balancing strategic and operational duties, and will thrive in a regulated environment such as

Qualifications

• Experience delivering end-to-end recruitment and onboarding.
• Knowledge of employment legislation and safer recruitment practices.
• Ability to provide HR guidance to leaders and staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end recruitment and onboarding processes.
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation and safer recruitment practices.
• Provide HR advice and guidance to senior leaders and staff.
• Support employee wellbeing, absence management, and employee relations matters.
• Coordinate training, induction, and probation processes.
• Maintain HR systems, personnel records, and reporting.

Skills

Recruitment

Onboarding

Employment law

Employee relations

Policy guidance

Job description

We are very pleased to be working alongside our friendly and welcoming client (on a sole agency basis) as they seek to recruit a HR Officer - 4 days per week, site based.

HR Officer - 4 days per week

Lewes outskirts with plenty of parking available for all staff on site. Due to workplace location it is essential to be a driver and have your own transport.

Full time permanent role - 4 weekdays per week (Apply online only).

Actual salary for 4 days per week - £29260-£31150 plus good pension scheme and excellent annual leave entitlement. Salary is currently under an annual review and could increase. All successful applicants will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

This is an extremely rewarding role, set in a beautiful peaceful rural setting.

My client is seeking to recruit an experienced and pro-active HR Officer to take ownership of a broad generalist HR function. This is varied role and combines both strategic and operational HR responsibilities and will suit an organised HR professional who enjoys working autonomously while building strong relationships across the organisation.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in charity, education or a similarly regulated environment who wants to make a meaningful impact.

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• High-quality CPD and professional development opportunities
• Additional pension contributions
• Complimentary lunches
• Access to onsite gym and outdoor pool
• Generous annual leave entitlement plus additional leave for long service
• Beautiful countryside location in the South Downs National Park

The role - HR Officer

My client is looking for a professional, confident, and approachable HR practitioner who can work with discretion and integrity.

Duties and responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end recruitment and onboarding processes
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation, safeguarding requirements, and safer recruitment practices
• Provide HR advice and guidance to senior leaders and staff
• Support employee wellbeing, absence management, and employee relations matters
• Coordinate training, induction, and probation processes
• Maintain HR systems, personnel records, and reporting
• Assist with policy development, implementation, and compliance monitoring
• Support disciplinary, grievance, and performance management processes