HR Officer

Slough; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Wellbeing initiatives and employee

Hybrid working

Annual leave

Job summary

Slough Borough Council is seeking an HR Officer to deliver practical, first-line HR advice and day-to-day support to managers and employees, helping ensure policies are applied fairly and consistently.

You'll advise on absence, performance, grievances, disciplinary processes and flexible working, while coordinating the HR inbox and supporting minute taking, FOI requests and Access to Work assessments in a busy HR service.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering first-line HR advice to managers.
• Ability to take accurate minutes for meetings.
• Knowledge of Subject Access Requests and FOI processes.
• Experience handling invoices and purchase orders in HR.

Responsibilities

• Provide first-line HR advice and day-to-day support to managers and employees.
• Advise on absence, performance, grievances, disciplinary processes and flexible working.
• Take accurate minutes for formal management meetings.
• Process Subject Access Requests and FOI requests in line with statutory requirements.
• Coordinate Access to Work assessments and related claims.
• Manage invoices and purchase orders with HR Finance.

Skills

HR Advisory

Stakeholder management

Communication

Job description

• Directorate:Corporate Resources
• Pay Level:5, 31,153 - £36,700 (Fully inclusive of Local Weighting Allowance)
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Working Hours:37hours per week
• Location:Observatory House/ Slough Hybrid(minimum 2 days per week in the office)
• DBS requirement:Basic

The closing date for applications ismidnight on20th Novemeber 2026

Interviews will be held week commencing 30th November 2026

What you’ll be doing:

As an HR Officer at Slough Borough Council, you’ll deliver practical, first-line HR advice and day-to-day support to managers and employees, helping ensure our policies are applied fairly and consistently. You’ll advise on a range of people matters, including absence, performance, grievances, disciplinary processes and flexible working, while managing the HR inbox and prioritising enquiries to ensure timely responses.

Working closely with the HR Casework Officers, Business Partners and Employee Relations and Policy Manager, you’ll support formal management meetings by taking accurate minutes. You’ll also process Subject Access Requests and Freedom of Information requests in line with statutory requirements, coordinate Access to Work assessments and related claims, and manage invoices and purchase orders alongside the HR Finance Business Partner. Through this varied role, you’ll help keep our HR service running smoothly and contribute to an inclusive, responsive and supportive employee experience.

Our Council:

Our vision is to make a difference to our communities and environment. Every employee contributes to services for local people, directly or by supporting colleagues. We celebrate diversity and want residents to enjoy fulfilling, prosperous and healthy lives.

What we offer:

We offer a supportive place to grow your career, where your input is valued and heard. You will join a friendly, collaborative environment where ambition and innovation are encouraged.

We support flexible and hybrid working to help colleagues achieve a positive work-life balance. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, recruit on merit and value a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Annual increments, where applicable, are usually payable on 1 April, subject to six months’ service and satisfactory performance, until the maximum spinal column point is reached.

Alongside a competitive salary, we provide:

• 26 days’ annual leave, rising to 30 days after 2 years and 33 days after 5 years’ service.
• The Local Government Pension Scheme
• Wellbeing initiatives and employee networks that help us celebrate and promote equality.
• Tax-free childcare and childcare services
• Season ticket loan to help with rail or bus travel to and from work.

Accessibility and Support:

Slough Borough Council is an inclusive employer. If you need support during the application process or reasonable adjustments for interview, please contact our Recruitment Team:[e-mail]

Information shared will be treated confidentially and used only to provide appropriate support throughout recruitment and beyond.

Our staff networks represent diverse colleague groups and help make the Council a place where people feel included and can thrive.

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Right to Work and Checks:

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. If you require sponsorship, please note we are unable to offer sponorship for this role.

We are committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. Appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.

How we recruit at Slough Borough Council

Our 8 Core Skills

At Slough Borough Council, we are movingForward Together. Our core skills reflect what we value and will form part of your interview.

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