HR Officer - Employee Relations Specialist

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

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for an HR Officer - Employee Relations Specialist to join their team in Northampton. This contract role offers a unique opportunity to gain valuable experience in the public sector, where you will manage HR issues and employee relations in a fast-paced environment. You will work closely with an experienced HR team, conducting investigations, advising on policies, and supporting departmental managers. If you are passionate about HR and eager to contribute to service quality, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Public sector experience opportunity

Contract role

Qualifications

• 2 years' experience advising on HR policies and processes.
• Experience managing disciplinary, grievance, and absence procedures.

Responsibilities

• Manage HR and employee relations issues per policies and legislative requirements.
• Conduct investigations related to personnel matters.
• Prepare absence management reports for review panels.

Skills

HR policies and processes

Employee relations

Disciplinary procedures

Grievance procedures

Absence management

Collaborative work

Education

Associate CIPD qualification

Job description

Job Title: HR Officer - Employee Relations Specialist, Northampton

Client:

VANRATH

Location:

Northampton, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

2

Posted:

02.05.2025

Expiry Date:

16.06.2025

Job Description:

We are seeking an HR Officer - Employee Relations Specialist for a contract role in Northampton. This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience in a fast-paced public sector environment. You will 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 qualification
• Two years' experience advising on HR policies and processes
• Two years' experience managing disciplinary, grievance, and absence procedures
• Ability to work collaboratively to improve service quality and support colleagues

What you'll do:

• Manage human resource and employee relations issues in accordance with policies, procedures, and legislative requirements (e.g., disciplinary, grievance, capability, attendance)
• Conduct investigations related to personnel matters
• Assist with development and management of HR procedures, record keeping, and reporting
• Coordinate responses to requests under legislation such as freedom of information and data protection
• Liaise with department managers and provide expert advice on sickness absence and Occupational Health
• Prepare absence management reports for case review panels

For further information or to apply, please contact Emma Hall for a confidential chat today.