HR Officer

LJ Recruitment; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

An international bank is looking for an HR Officer to join its Harrow office on an 11-month fixed-term contract. The role involves coordinating Learning & Development activities, managing recruitment processes, and providing HR policy guidance. Ideal candidates will possess strong interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and intermediate MS Word and Excel capabilities. This position offers vast exposure to HR functions in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Intermediate MS Word and Excel skills.
• A customer-oriented mindset.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Learning & Development activities.
• Manage external training vendors and contracts.
• Support recruitment processes including CV filtering.
• Provide advice on HR policies and employee relations.
• Organise staff events and HR projects.

Skills

Interpersonal and communication skills

Organisational skills

MS Word

MS Excel

Customer-oriented mindset

Job description

Overview

HR Officer – Harrow 11-Month Fixed Term Contract 27,500 per annum

An international bank is looking for an HR Officer to join its Harrow office on an 11-month fixed-term contract. This role offers the chance to work within a highly regarded Human Resources team, supporting the organisation's Learning & Development, Recruitment, and Employee Relations functions.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the Bank's Learning & Development activities, including training needs assessments, training calendar design, and induction/orientation for new hires.
• Manage external training vendors, contracts, and reporting, ensuring smooth delivery of both internal and industry-specific training.
• Support recruitment processes - from filtering CVs and liaising with agencies to preparing interview packs and posting adverts.
• Provide advice and guidance on HR policies, employee relations, sickness & absence, and contractual changes.
• Organise staff events and assist with ad-hoc HR projects such as probation, visas, pensions, and invoice processing.

What you'll need

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Intermediate MS Word and Excel skills.
• A customer-oriented mindset and ability to self-manage.

This is a fantastic opportunity to gain broad exposure to HR in a dynamic, international banking environment while making a tangible impact across multiple HR functions.