HR Officer (FTC)

IRIS Recruitment; Bromsgrove; Hybrid; GBP 37,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for an HR Officer to join a supportive organization in Bromsgrove on a fixed-term contract. This role involves managing key HR functions including absence management and recruitment, while promoting a fair workplace through EDI practices. Join a team that values professional growth and offers numerous perks including 32 days annual leave and health benefits.

Benefits

32 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Holiday purchase & buy-back schemes

Team outings with an annual budget

Electric vehicle leasing

Pension scheme

Life insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Healthcare cashback plan

Retail discounts

Long Service Awards

Reimbursement for professional subscription fees

Reimbursement for health-related expenses

Free parking and refreshments

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar HR generalist role.
• Knowledge of HR legislation and best practices.
• Ability to handle sensitive conversations with care.

Responsibilities

• Manage absence and disciplinary issues.
• Conduct recruitment and selection activities.
• Interface with payroll and ensure policy compliance.

Skills

Communication

Attention to Detail

Self-Motivation

Problem Solving

Education

CIPD Level 5

Tools

HR / Payroll Systems

Job description

HR Officer (FTC)

Bromsgrove
£36,575.24 (based on 37 hours per week)

Contract: Fixed Term Contract (15 months)

Hours: 30 hrs minimum across 4-5 days per week. Working pattern must cover Monday and Friday.

Agile working with 1-2 days home based per week.

Closing Date:Monday 4th August 2025 at 9:00 AM
Interview Date:Wednesday 13th August (in person)

(In Person)

Are you an HR professional who is passionate about making a difference and supporting people? Our client could be just what you’re looking for!

They have an exciting opportunity for an HR professional to join the team and provide exceptional support with HR related enquiries and continue their reputation of being a great place to work.

About the Role

As a confident communicator, you’ll feel at ease with managers and employees, building good working relationships and providing advice and guidance on their HR policies and procedures adhering to regulations and ensuring that colleagues are aware of any relevant legislation.

This is a varied role in which you will manage key issues such as absence management and disciplinaries, grievances and performance management, as well as undertaking recruitment and selection activities, from the initial job description through to interviews and inductions. You’ll champion and embed our equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) in all HR practices, ensuring policies and initiatives support a fair and inclusive workplace for all.

Accuracy is essential, as you’ll interface with the monthly payroll cycle and ensure legislation, policy and best practice guidelines are always followed.

About You

With experience in a similar HR generalist role, you’ll be able to provide support and guidance to employees and managers on all aspects of HR and ER, demonstrating your detailed knowledge of legislation and best practice. You’ll have good knowledge of using HR / Payroll systems to manage expenses and maintain reports.

You’ll be self-motivated and able to work in a fast-paced environment, meeting deadlines and adapting to changes in the daily priorities. Ideally, you’ll be CIPD qualified (level 5 as a minimum) and be comfortable having sensitive conversations with care and professionalism.

What They Offer

Our client believes in rewarding our team with more than just a salary. Here’s what you can look forward to:

• 32 days annual leaveplus bank holidays

• Holiday purchase & buy-back schemes

• Team outingswith an annual team budget

• Electric vehicle leasingthrough Octopus Energy

• Pension schemewith SHPS

• Life insurancefor pension members

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Mental Health First Aiders

• Healthcare cashback planvia Healthshield

• Retail discounts

• Long Service Awards (given at 1 year, 5 years and in increments of 5 years following this)

• Reimbursement for professional subscription fees

• Corporate Sponsorship opportunities

• Reimbursement for HRT pre-paid certificates

• Reimbursement for annual flu jab

• Free parking and refreshments

• Monthly staff compliments raffle

• Wellbeing calendar of events throughout the year

Join them and be part of a supportive, forward-thinking organisation that values your voice and your contribution.

Apply now and help them build better communities—one customer at a time.

Our client reserves the right to close vacancies before the stated closing date where the volume of applications is extremely high.