HR Officer

Leonardo/ISAST; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading charity is seeking a part-time HR Officer to support its operations across Yorkshire. This hybrid role offers flexibility tailored to family life or studies, providing an opportunity to use HR expertise to impact positively within the community. The position requires operational HR experience and a strong knowledge of employment law, with many family-friendly perks and support structures in place.

Benefits

Flexible working patterns

Home-based role

Up to 35 days annual leave

Staff discount scheme

Rewarding Dimensions

Blue Light Discount Card

Salary advance scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting multiple managers with HR issues.
• Strong understanding of HR policies and procedures.
• Good interpersonal skills for influencing and communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide HR advice on policies, procedures, and employee relations.
• Monitor sickness absence and coordinate health referrals.
• Generate HR data and reports for planning decisions.

Skills

Operational HR experience

Knowledge of employment law

Interpersonal skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

CIPD qualifications (progress welcomed)

Job description

Dimensions is proud to be one of very few social care organisations that are accredited by the Great Places To Work programme for 6 consecutive years!

HR Officer (Part-Time, Flexible)

Location: Hybrid / Home-Based, with occasional travel across Yorkshire.

Hours: 26 hours per week. We welcome applications for school hours, term-time, or other flexible arrangements.

The full-time salary is £33,345; pro-rata salary of £23,119.20 for 26 hours.

We are a leading values-led charity supporting people with learning disabilities and autism. Our goal is to help people live fulfilling, independent lives, and our colleagues are central to making this happen.

We are looking for a part-time HR Officer to support our operations in the Yorkshire region. This flexible role can fit around family life, caring responsibilities, or part-time study, and your professional HR expertise will help transform lives.

About The Role

You will be the initial point of contact for operational HR matters, providing expert advice and support across the full HR lifecycle.

Your Main Duties Will Include

• Providing first-level advice and guidance on HR policies, procedures, employment law, and employee relations
• Supporting Locality Managers with disciplinary, grievance, absence, and performance issues
• Monitoring sickness absence and coordinating Occupational Health referrals and return-to-work plans
• Producing timely, accurate HR data and reports to support organisational planning and decision-making
• Supporting projects and HR initiatives aligned to Dimensions' mission and strategy

About You

We're looking for someone with:

• Operational HR experience, ideally supporting managers across multiple sites
• Strong knowledge of employment law and HR policy
• Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• A commitment to person-centred, inclusive, values-driven work

CIPD qualifications or progress toward them are welcomed but not essential.

We encourage applications from career returners, carers, students, or others seeking meaningful, part-time work.

What We Offer - Family-Friendly & Flexible

• Flexible working patterns including school hours or term-time if needed
• Home-based role with supportive remote-working practices
• Up to 35 days annual leave (including bank holidays pro-rata)
• Staff discount scheme
• Rewarding Dimensions
• Blue Light Discount Card
• Salary advance scheme (up to 50% of earned pay)
• Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing resources
• Pension scheme
• Employee recognition and long-service awards
• Qualification support and CPD opportunities
• Life assurance, health, and dental discounts
• Cycle to work scheme & season ticket loan

Closing date: This advert may close early due to high demand.

Interview date: Thursday 17th July (via Microsoft Teams).

• We welcome applications from everyone who has the right to work in the UK.
• As Disability Confident Leaders, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy. Dimensions has been awarded this symbol by Jobcentre Plus to recognize our commitment towards the employment, retention, training, and career development of disabled employees.
• If you need support completing your application, please contact our Resourcing Team on 0300 303 9150. We also provide British Sign Language (BSL) videos for all recruitment materials.