HR Officer

Slough Borough Council; Slough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government organization in the UK is seeking an HR Officer to provide essential HR support and advice to managers and employees. This role requires enthusiasm and experience in HR operations, and offers a collaborative environment with flexible hybrid working options. Benefits include annual leave, pension scheme, and a commitment to diversity in the workplace.

Benefits

26 days annual leave, rising to 30 after 2 years

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexible working options

Wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• Experience in HR operations and providing HR advice.
• Ability to coordinate Access to Work arrangements.
• Experience with Freedom of Information and Subject Access Requests.

Responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact for HR inquiries.
• Ensure fair application of HR policies.
• Support the HR team in day-to-day operations.

Skills

Enthusiasm for HR

Ability to provide clear HR advice

Experience in HR operations

Job description

Overview

Pay Level: 5 £30,160 to £35,530 inclusive of Local Weighting Allowance

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Hours: 37 Per Week

Location: Slough, Berkshire/Hybrid

Closing date for applications: midnight on 22nd November 2025

What you’ll be doing

Are you passionate about people and making a real difference in the workplace? We’re looking for an enthusiastic and motivated HR Officer to join our dedicated HR team and help shape a positive, inclusive, and supportive employee experience across the Council.

In this varied and rewarding role, you’ll be the first point of contact for managers and employees, providing clear, practical HR advice and ensuring our policies are applied fairly and consistently. You’ll also play a key part in keeping our day-to-day HR operations running smoothly — from coordinating Access to Work arrangements to managing Freedom of Information and Subject Access Requests, helping us meet our statutory obligations with confidence.

Working alongside the HR Casework Officer and the Employee Relations & Policy Manager, you’ll contribute to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to do their best work. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with HR experience who’s ready to build on their skills in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment where people truly matter.

Our Council

Our vision is to make a difference to our communities and our environment and we would love you to join us in our mission! All of our employees, whatever their job, contribute greatly to delivering services to local people - either directly, or by supporting colleagues. We celebrate diversity and are continuously striving for our residents to enjoy fulfilling prosperous and healthy lives.

What we offer

We offer a supportive place to grow and develop your career with a real opportunity for your input to be valued and heard. Ambition and innovation will be required now more than ever and you will join a friendly and collaborative environment where you are encouraged to thrive.

At Slough Borough Council, we understand that everyone has different needs and circumstances. That’s why we’re committed to offering flexible and hybrid working arrangements that help you achieve the best work-life balance and accommodate different working patterns.

Annual increments, where applicable, are usually payable on 1st April each year, subject to six months service in the post, until the maximum spinal column point of the level has been reached. The payment of annual increments is not automatic and is subject to satisfactory performance as assessed by your Director.

Benefits

Alongside a competitive salary, we provide:

• 26 days annual leave (not including Bank holidays), rising to 30 days between 2 - 5 years' service and 33 days after 5 years' service.
• The Local Government Pension Scheme

We offer a wider range of great benefits, including:

• Flexible and hybrid working options to promote work-life balance
• Disability Confident Employer status and our networks: R.E.A.C.H, Women’s Network, Employees with Disabilities Forum, LGBTQIA Network, Neurodivergent Staff Network
• Wellbeing initiatives
• Tax-free childcare and childcare services
• Season loan ticket

Accessibility and Support

We want to ensure our recruitment process is accessible to everyone. If you have a condition that may affect your application or interview experience, please provide the following information in your supporting statement when applying:

• Do you have a condition that we should be aware of?
• How does this condition affect you in your daily work or interview situations?
• What accommodations do you need for the interview process or, if successful, in the role?
• What’s the best time of day for an interview if you were shortlisted?

This information will be treated confidentially and used solely to ensure we provide appropriate support throughout the recruitment process and beyond.

Right to Work

All applicants must have a valid right to work in the UK. If you require sponsorship, please contact [e-mail] before submitting an application.

Interested?

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If appointed, all posts will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.

Slough Borough Council is an inclusive employer, and we encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We select staff on merit and foster a workforce that values people and represents the local communities we serve.

We want our application process to be open and accessible. If you wish to make your application in an alternative format, please email [e-mail] quoting the job reference - our Accessibility Statement has more information.

How to Apply

Please click on the Apply button below to submit your application. We look forward to hearing from you!

Join our team at Slough Borough Council and help accelerate our journey of transformation and growth!

The Council reserves the right to close adverts early should we receive a number of suitable applications.