HR Officer

Element Recruitment Ltd; Ross-on-Wye; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading HR consultancy near Ross-on-Wye is seeking an experienced HR Officer to support both management and employees. This hands-on role involves HR policy implementation, managing employee relations, and maintaining GDPR compliance. The ideal candidate will have a background in HR advisory roles, understanding of UK employment law, and strong communication skills. Salary ranges from £35,000 to £45,000 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an HR advisory role.
• Understanding of UK employment law and HR best practices.
• Full UK driving license and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Assist with policy implementation and compliance.
• Maintain HR records and ensure GDPR compliance.
• Provide cover for payroll processing during absence.

Skills

HR advisory experience

Understanding of UK employment law

Strong communication skills

Relationship-building skills

Ability to manage workload

Tools

SAGE Payroll

Job description

Overview

Element Recruitment are partnering with a growing and diverse organisation based near Ross-on-Wye who are seeking a proactive and experienced HR Officer to join their growing HR team. This is a new and exciting role that offers a hands-on opportunity to work alongside the HR Manager and board of Directors to support both managers and employees across a broad range of HR activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with policy implementation and compliance with employment law and internal procedures.
• Maintain accurate HR records and systems, ensuring GDPR compliance.
• Provide cover for payroll processing using SAGE Payroll during periods of absence or holiday.
• Assist with audits, internal communications, and occasional social media activity.
• Provide day-to-day HR guidance on policies, employment law, and best practices.
• Manage employee relations including disciplinary, grievance, and absence cases.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, and offboarding processes.
• Maintain accurate HR records and ensure GDPR compliance.

About You

• Previous experience in a HR advisory role.
• Understanding of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage and prioritise a varied workload.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

This is a great role with an excellent progression route, with study support up to a HR Manager role.

Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 DOE

Apply now with your CV!