HR Officer

Hays Human Resources; Reigate; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an HR Officer with strong HR administration and system skills. In this pivotal role, you will provide essential support to managers and staff, ensuring a consistent application of HR policies and processes. Your expertise will be vital in managing the employee lifecycle, from recruitment to onboarding, while maintaining accurate records within HR systems. You'll also have the opportunity to support HR Advisors in achieving strategic objectives and enjoy flexible hybrid working options. If you're passionate about HR and eager to develop your career, this role offers a fantastic opportunity for growth.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid working options

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience working in an HR environment.
• Prepared to study for or already hold a CPP/CIPD qualification.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice and support to managers and staff on HR policies.
• Manage processes related to the employee lifecycle, including recruitment.

Skills

HR Administration

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

IT Systems (iTrent)

Employee Lifecycle Understanding

Education

CPP/CIPD Qualification

Tools

iTrent Payroll and HR System

Job description

HR Officer with strong HR Administration and System Skills

Provide advice, support, and assistance to managers and staff to ensure consistent application and understanding of HR policies and processes, including the interpretation and application of terms and conditions of employment.

Manage processes and administration related to the employee lifecycle, including recruitment, new starter setup, contractual administration, and onboarding.

Support HR Advisors and HR Managers in delivering HR objectives and KPIs aligned with the Organisation's HR Strategy.

Serve as the first point of contact for HR inquiries, providing support or directing inquiries to the appropriate personnel.

Offer support and advice to managers on routine casework, recruitment, and training activities.

Maintain online employee records within HR and payroll systems to meet statutory and local reporting requirements.

Coordinate with Payroll and Systems Officers to ensure an integrated and efficient HR/Payroll process.

Represent HR during local consultations on organizational change initiatives, under the guidance of the HR Manager/Advisor.

Provide professional and administrative support for formal processes such as investigations and hearings.

What you'll need to succeed

• Prepared to study for or already hold a CPP/CIPD qualification (with support).
• Proven experience working in an HR environment.
• Experience with a range of IT systems, ideally iTrent Payroll and HR System.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills at all organizational levels.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to foster good working relationships across the organization.
• Understanding of the employee lifecycle, processes, and procedures.

What you'll get in return

• Flexible hybrid working options (2 or 3 days WFH).
• Career development opportunities.

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