Human Resources Officer

Barnsley College; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Barnsley College is seeking a professional and customer-focused Human Resources Officer to join our HR team. You will provide high-quality advice and support to managers and staff across a wide range of HR activities, helping to deliver an effective HR service.

In this role you will handle employee relations matters such as sickness absence, disciplinary and grievance procedures, recruitment, and HR administration, while maintaining accurate records and workforce data.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Human Resources environment.
• Good understanding of employment legislation, HR procedures and best practice.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality advice and support to managers and employees across a wide range of HR activities to deliver an effective HR service.
• Handle employee relations matters including sickness absence management, disciplinary and grievance procedures, recruitment activities and HR administration.
• Maintain accurate employee records, monitor and report on workforce data, support salary administration processes and contribute to HR policies and initiatives.

Job description

Human Resources Officer

Department: Human Resources

Salary: £26,667 per annum

Contract Type: Permanent – Full time | 37 hours per week

Reference: REC2495 | Closing date: Sunday 13th September 2026

The Opportunity

We are seeking a professional and customer-focused Human Resources Officer to join our Human Resources team at Barnsley College.

This is an excellent opportunity for an HR professional looking to develop their career within a busy and supportive environment. As a key member of the HR team, you will provide high-quality advice and support to managers and employees across a wide range of HR activities, helping to ensure the delivery of an effective and responsive HR service.

Working closely with HR Business Partners and colleagues across the College, you will be involved in a variety of employee relations matters, including sickness absence management, disciplinary and grievance procedures, recruitment activities and HR administration. You will play an important role in supporting managers with first-line HR advice and guidance, ensuring policies and procedures are applied consistently and effectively.

You will also be responsible for maintaining accurate employee records, monitoring and reporting on key workforce data, supporting salary administration processes and contributing to the development of HR policies and initiatives. In addition, you will help promote the College's wellbeing and employee benefits offer, supporting activities that enhance the employee experience.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a collaborative and forward-thinking HR team where you can make a real contribution to supporting our staff and the continued success of the College.

About You

We are looking for an organised and approachable HR professional who is passionate about delivering excellent customer service and providing practical people-focused solutions.

You will have experience working within a Human Resources environment and will be confident advising managers and employees on a range of HR matters. You will possess a good understanding of employment legislation, HR procedures and best practice, alongside strong interpersonal skills that enable you to build effective working relationships at all levels.

You will be highly organised with the ability to manage competing priorities, analyse information and maintain accurate records. Strong IT skills are essential, including experience using HR systems and Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.

The successful candidate will be proactive, discreet and professional when handling sensitive and confidential information. You will be able to work independently, use your initiative and contribute positively as part of a busy and supportive HR team