HR Officer

Jarmy Recruitment; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 34,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in West Midlands is seeking a part-time HR Officer to join a values-driven team. This role involves supporting the full employee lifecycle while maintaining HR processes and systems. Ideal candidates will have strong HR administration experience, good understanding of UK employment law, and excellent communication skills. The position offers flexible working arrangements and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Flexible working

Enhanced annual leave

Pension contributions

Opportunities for ongoing learning and development

Collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• Experience in HR administration with a focus on employee relations.
• Ability to maintain HR records and documentation accurately.
• Capable of providing guidance on HR best practices.

Responsibilities

• Support recruitment, onboarding and offboarding activities.
• Provide guidance to managers on employee relations, performance, and wellbeing.
• Ensure adherence to employment legislation and HR best practice.

Skills

Strong HR administration and generalist experience

Excellent communication and relationship-building skills

Good understanding of UK employment law

CIPD Level 3 minimum

Supportive, proactive approach

Education

CIPD Level 3

Job description

HR Officer (Part-Time) 21‑30 hours per week

Location: Home based with travel to Birmingham City Centre

Salary: £33,500 pro rata

Contract: Permanent

I'm currently supporting an amazing, successful and purpose‑led organisation to recruit an experienced and people‑focused HR Officer who wants to work somewhere you can make a real difference. This is an excellent opportunity to join a values‑led business and HR team that has won awards for their work and approach to employee well‑being. As their new HR Officer, you'll play a key role in supporting colleagues, strengthening processes & HR systems, and continuing to create an inclusive, supportive working environment where people can thrive. You'll have a flexible approach to work between some HR administration tasks, maintaining accuracy with the HR systems alongside supporting and advising on Employee Relations queries. This part‑time role offers flexibility, autonomy, and the chance to contribute to meaningful HR initiatives within a growing organisation.

The Role

Working closely with the wider HR function, you'll provide generalist support across the full employee lifecycle, helping managers and colleagues with day‑to‑day people queries and ensuring smooth, compliant processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Support recruitment, onboarding and offboarding activities
• Provide guidance to managers on employee relations, performance and wellbeing
• Coordinate internal communications to keep teams engaged and informed
• Lead on wellbeing, recognition and inclusion initiatives
• Maintain HR systems, records and documentation
• Ensure adherence to employment legislation and HR best practice
• Support learning and development and contribute to people‑focused projects

What You'll Bring

• CIPD Level 3 minimum
• Strong HR administration and generalist experience
• Good understanding of UK employment law
• Excellent communication and relationship‑building skillsA supportive, proactive approach with a focus on inclusion and wellbeing
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive matters professionally

Why Join?

• Be part of something with a clear mission and a values‑driven culture
• Flexible working
• Opportunities for ongoing learning, development and career progression
• Enhanced annual leave and pension
• Full onboarding and continuous training
• A genuinely collaborative team that wants you to succeed