HR Officer

Slough Borough Council; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Slough Borough Council is seeking a proactive HR Officer to provide first-line HR advice and oversee administration. This role involves ensuring compliance with statutory HR requirements and working closely with management to enhance employee experience. Join us to contribute meaningfully to community services and grow within a supportive work environment.

Benefits

26 days annual leave, rising to 33 after 5 years

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexible working options

Employee networks for equality and diversity

Wellbeing initiatives

Tax-free childcare services

Season ticket loan for transport costs

Qualifications

• Experience in HR administration and advice.
• Strong understanding of statutory requirements.
• Ability to foster inclusive and supportive environments.

Responsibilities

• Deliver proactive HR advice and operational support.
• Oversee HR administration and policy implementation.
• Ensure compliance with Freedom of Information Act and SARs.

Skills

HR Advice

Operational Support

Policy Implementation

Compliance

Inclusive Practices

Job description

• Pay Level: Level 5, starting from £29,227
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Working Hours: 37 Per Week
• Location: Observatory House
• Hybrid: minimum two days a week in the office
  
  

The closing date for applications is midnight on Wednesday 9th July

What you’ll be doing:

We are looking for a HR Officer to deliver proactive, first-line HR advice and operational support to managers and employees across the organisation. This role will oversee day-to-day HR administration, including the implementation of policies and coordination of Access to Work arrangements. The postholder will also ensure the Council’s compliance with statutory requirements under the Freedom of Information Act and Subject Access Requests (SARs).

As a HR Officer, you’ll work closely with the HR Casework Officer and Employee Relations & Policy Manager, to help shape an inclusive, responsive, and supportive employee experience.

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.

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.

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
• Our commitment to equality and diversity through a range of employee networks
• Wellbeing initiatives
• Tax - free childcare and childcare services
• Season loan ticket - to help with the cost of your rail / bus journey to & from work.
  
  

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 we foster a workforce where people are valued, and represents the local communities that we serve. Slough Borough Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer.

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.