HR Officer - Employee Relations Specialist

JR United Kingdom; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 34,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking an HR Officer - Employee Relations Specialist to join their dynamic team in High Wycombe. This contract role offers an excellent opportunity to enhance your public sector experience while working independently with support from a skilled HR team. You'll be responsible for managing HR issues, conducting investigations, and liaising with department managers to provide expert advice. If you're passionate about improving service quality and supporting colleagues, this is a fantastic chance to make a meaningful impact in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 2 years' experience in HR policies and processes.
• Experience managing disciplinary and grievance procedures.

Responsibilities

• Manage HR and employee relations issues per policies and legislation.
• Conduct investigations related to personnel matters.

Skills

HR

Employee Relations

HR Specialist

Education

Associate CIPD

Job description

HR Officer - Employee Relations Specialist, High Wycombe

Client: VANRATH

Location: High Wycombe, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views:

2

Posted:

02.05.2025

Expiry Date:

16.06.2025

Job Description:

HR Officer - Employee Relations Specialist. Looking for your next contract in HR? This is a great opportunity to gain more experience in a fast-paced setting within the public sector. This role offers the opportunity to work independently with support from an experienced HR team.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive salary of £34,000
• Opportunity to build public sector experience
• Contract opportunity

About you

• Associate CIPD
• Two years' experience in providing advice and guidance on HR policies and processes
• Two years' experience in managing disciplinary, grievance, and absence procedures
• The ability to work as part of a team, aiming to improve the quality of service and support colleagues to achieve better results

What you'll do

• Ensure effective management and application of human resource and employee relations issues in accordance with policies, procedures, timescales, and legislative requirements (e.g., disciplinary, grievance, capability, attendance)
• Undertake investigations related to personnel matters
• Assist with development and management of procedures, record keeping, and reporting activities regarding HR matters
• Coordinate responses within relevant timeframes to requests under legislation like freedom of information and data protection
• Liaise with department managers and offer expert advice on sickness absence and Occupational Health
• Prepare absence management reports for case review panels

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Skills: HR, Employee Relations, HR Specialist