HR Officer

Hoop Recruitment; Wales; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced HR Officer for a 6-month fixed-term contract. The role is primarily based in Cardiff and offers opportunities for professional growth. As an HR Officer, you will manage Employee Relations cases and support various HR processes while ensuring compliance with UK employment law. Benefits include private medical insurance, a pension scheme, and 25 days of holiday. The position requires strong advisory skills and the ability to work independently.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Confident in handling Employee Relations cases.
• Strong advisory skills and knowledge of UK employment law.
• Organised, proactive, and able to work independently.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage Employee Relations cases, including grievances and disciplinaries.
• Advise managers on performance management and workforce planning.
• Support HR operations like onboarding and HR record-keeping.
• Review and update HR policies for compliance.
• Use HR data to inform decisions and improve processes.

Skills

Employee Relations management

Advisory skills

Knowledge of UK employment law

Excellent communication

Job description

Overview

HR Officer - 6 Month Fixed-Term Contract

Location: Cardiff (site-based)

Salary: Circa £30,000

Interviews: From 12th January

Hoop PS & HR are delighted to be partnering with an innovative Cardiff-based organisation to recruit a confident and proactive HR Officer on a 6-month fixed-term contract. Reporting directly to the CEO, a qualified HR professional, you will gain broad exposure across the HR function and have opportunities for growth and development even within this short-term assignment.

This is a brilliant opportunity for an individual looking to enhance their experience and elevate their skill set. It is a hands-on role for someone comfortable managing Employee Relations casework, providing HR advice, and supporting managers across a variety of HR processes. You will work autonomously while contributing to the wider people strategy.

Responsibilities

• Manage Employee Relations cases, including grievances, disciplinaries, investigations, appeals, and long-term absence.
• Advise managers on performance management, difficult conversations, and workforce planning.
• Support HR operations, including onboarding, contracts, benefits, and HR record-keeping.
• Review and update HR policies to ensure compliance and best practice.
• Use HR data to inform decisions and improve HR processes.

Person Specification

• Confident handling Employee Relations cases.
• Strong advisory skills and knowledge of UK employment law.
• Organised, proactive, and able to work independently.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Benefits

• Private medical insurance
• Pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Application

To find out more and get ahead of the New Year, please contact Emmy Bevan today. Interviews will be taking place from 12th January