HR Officer (People and Culture)

Sellick Partnership; Beverley; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Sellick Partnership is recruiting an HR Officer (People and Culture) for a Hull client on a 12-month FTC with hybrid working (3–4 days on site). Salary up to £34,434 per annum (DOE). The role covers all HR activities across the employee lifecycle in a fast-paced environment.

The role involves providing HR support to managers and staff, managing administration, and helping with recruitment, onboarding, and employee relations to ensure compliant processes and reporting.

Qualifications

• Experience in an HR generalist role covering a broad range of HR activities.
• Knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practices.
• Strong organisational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience supporting employee relations cases.

Responsibilities

• Support full employee lifecycle from recruitment through leaving.
• Assist recruitment campaigns, interviews, onboarding and pre-employment checks.
• Provide first-line HR advice to managers and employees.
• Manage HR administration including contracts and documentation.
• Support employee relations cases including absence, disciplinaries, grievances and performance management.
• Assist with workforce planning and organisational change.

Skills

HR generalist

Recruitment

Employee relations

UK employment law

HR administration

Data reporting

Job description

Role: HR Officer (People and Culture)

Sector: Local Authority

Duration: 12-month FTC - potential option for permanent employment at the end of the FTC

Location: Hull, Yorkshire

Hybrid: 3 to 4 days a week onsite

Salary: up to £34,434 per annum (DOE)

Sellick Partnership is currently recruiting for an experienced HR Officer to join our client based in Hull, working on a hybrid basis for a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is an excellent opportunity for an HR generalist looking for a varied role covering all aspects of human resources within a fast-paced and people-focused environment.

The HR Officer will work closely with managers and employees across the organisation, providing comprehensive HR support throughout the employee lifecycle, ensuring HR processes are delivered efficiently, professionally and in line with the organisation's policies and procedures.

Key responsibilities for the HR Officer will include;

• Supporting the full employee lifecycle, from recruitment through to leaving
• Supporting recruitment campaigns, interviews, onboarding and pre-employment checks
• Providing first-line HR advice and guidance to managers and employees
• Managing HR administration including contracts, variations, employment documentation and record keeping
• Supporting employee relations cases including absence management, disciplinaries, grievances and performance management
• Assisting with workforce planning and organisational change activity
• Maintaining HR systems and ensuring employee data is accurate and compliant
• Supporting learning and development initiatives and training administration
• Producing HR reports and workforce data to support decision-making
• Monitoring compliance with employment legislation, policies and procedures
• Contributing to HR projects and continuous improvement activities
• Supporting wellbeing, engagement and inclusion initiatives across the organisation

The Ideal candidate for the HR Officer will;

• Previous experience within an HR generalist role covering a broad range of HR activities
• Knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple properties
• Experience of supporting in employee relations matters

The HR Officer will need to have excellent communication skills and be able to communicate effectively with stakeholders of all levels. Furthermore, the ideal candidate will have an impeccable eye for detail and accuracy to ensure all workload is carried out effectively and efficiently. They will also need to be able to prioritise their workload and be efficient and effective to meet unpredictable deadlines and deal with conflicting demands, whilst working in a high-pressured environment.

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