HR Operations Officer – 18‑Month Fixed Term (Flexible)

Church of England; Greater London; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent religious institution in Greater London is seeking an HR Officer for an 18-month fixed-term role. The position involves providing proactive HR support to staff and managers across various organizations. Key responsibilities include responding to HR queries, preparing documentation, and ensuring compliance with various HR practices. The ideal candidate will have experience in HR, strong administrative and communication skills, and a CIPD Level 3 qualification or working towards it. This role offers a salary of £12,172 per annum along with generous benefits.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Flexible working arrangements

Enhanced Maternity Leave initiative

Access to Medicash for health reimbursements

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an HR department, with knowledge of the HR lifecycle.
• Strong administrative skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ideally HR systems.

Responsibilities

• Respond to operational HR queries via the HR Helpdesk.
• Prepare letters and documentation, liaising with payroll for employment changes.
• Monitor reports for timely DBS renewals and right‑to‑work checks.
• Maintain accurate employee records in line with data protection regulations.
• Support virtual and in‑person induction sessions.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Administrative skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Enthusiastic and organized

Education

CIPD Level 3 qualification (or working towards)

Tools

Oracle HCM

Job description

A prominent religious institution in Greater London is seeking an HR Officer for an 18-month fixed-term role. The position involves providing proactive HR support to staff and managers across various organizations. Key responsibilities include responding to HR queries, preparing documentation, and ensuring compliance with various HR practices. The ideal candidate will have experience in HR, strong administrative and communication skills, and a CIPD Level 3 qualification or working towards it. This role offers a salary of £12,172 per annum along with generous benefits.