Hr Officer

Scout Recruiting LTD; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an HR Officer for an office-based role in Peterborough. The successful candidate will manage HR services across the employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, and employee relations. Strong communication skills and HR knowledge are essential, along with at least 2 years of HR experience. The role offers a salary starting at £28,500 plus excellent benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years in HR administration or coordination.
• Understanding of GDPR, KCSIE, and the Equality Act 2010.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment and onboarding.
• Provide policy-based advice on HR queries.
• Maintain accurate employee records in line with GDPR.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Employment law knowledge

Confidential data handling

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

CIPD Level 3 or equivalent

GCSE Maths & English Grade C/4

Tools

HRIS systems

Job description

Scout Recruiting is now working in partnership with our Peterborough client, to recruit for an HR Officer. The purpose of the role is to provide efficient, accurate, and timely HR services across the employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, compliance checks, employee queries, and support for employee relations cases. You will ensure data accuracy and compliance with policies, legal, and safeguarding requirements.

This is a full-time permanent role Monday to Friday 37 hour working week. OFFICE BASED only. Starting salary is 28500 plus excellent non salaried benefits.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment and onboarding, ensuring safer recruitment standards.
• Carry out all pre-employment checks (e.g., DBS, references, right to work).
• Provide policy-based advice on HR queries, escalating complex issues as needed.
• Support employee relations, absence management, and probation reviews.
• Process starters, leavers, changes to contracts, and maintain HR systems.
• Maintain accurate employee records in line with GDPR and Ofsted standards.
• Assist in producing HR reports and data for audits, inspections, and payroll.
• Help deliver initiatives on wellbeing, EDI, and organisational development.
• Keep the Single Central Record and HR systems updated.
• Contribute to continuous improvement projects and policy reviews.

Key Skills & Knowledge

• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy with data entry.
• Good knowledge of employment law, HR processes, and safer recruitment.
• Experience working in a busy HR environment.
• Able to handle confidential data professionally.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and HRIS systems.

• Minimum of 2 years in HR administration or coordination.
• CIPD Level 3 (or working towards) or equivalent experience.
• GCSE Maths & English (Grade C/4 or above).
• Understanding of GDPR, safeguarding (KCSIE), and Equality Act 2010.