Human Resources Officer

JR United Kingdom; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international NGO is seeking an experienced HR Officer to support operational HR functions in its new UK office. The role involves maintaining HR systems, managing recruitment logistics, and promoting employee engagement. Ideal candidates will have 2-3 years of experience in HR support and familiarity with UK employment legislation. This is a hybrid position based in London, allowing flexibility with 1-2 days on-site.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years’ experience in a generalist HR support role.
• Experience in recruitment and onboarding processes.
• Knowledge of UK and international employment legislation.

Responsibilities

• Maintain employee records and support HRIS implementation.
• Coordinate recruitment logistics and onboarding.
• Track performance cycles and support training initiatives.
• Handle HR queries and promote employee wellness.

Skills

HR systems familiarity

Strong understanding of employment legislation

Experience in generalist HR support role

Coordination and communication skills

Education

CIPD Level 3 or equivalent experience

Job description

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Posted:

22.08.2025

Expiry Date:

06.10.2025

Job Description:

HR Officer

International NGO

Permanent - Full Time - Hybrid (1-2 days from London)

Are you an experienced HR Generalist looking for an opportunity to work across the full remit of HR within a small, mission-led organization?

Have you had experience working with a high degree of autonomy? Building out new processes and policies?

If so, this could be a great opportunity to join a new people function as this international NGO establishes its first UK office. This unique NGO focuses on creating greater collaboration and collective action to address climate change.

As the HR Officer, you will play a key role in supporting operational HR, working closely with the HR Manager to deliver efficient, compliant, and people-focused HR services across this international team. Responsibilities include onboarding, performance support, employee engagement, and HR systems management.

Key responsibilities include:

• HR Administration & Systems: Maintain employee records, support HRIS implementation, generate reports.
• Recruitment & Onboarding: Coordinate recruitment logistics, liaise with Employers of Record, ensure smooth onboarding.
• Performance & Talent Support: Track performance cycles, support training, maintain development records.
• Employee Relations & Engagement: Handle HR queries, support wellness initiatives, promote DEI efforts.
• Policy & Compliance: Assist in policy communication, ensure regulatory compliance.
• Compensation & Benefits: Liaise with payroll providers, support UK payroll, assist benchmarking.
• Stakeholder Coordination: Collaborate with external partners and support vendor management.

Ideal candidates will have:

• 2-3 years’ experience in a generalist HR support role.
• Familiarity with HR systems, recruitment, and onboarding tools.
• Strong understanding of UK and international employment legislation.
• CIPD Level 3, working towards, or equivalent experience.
• Experience in international, remote work environments, and within the not-for-profit sector.

This is a hybrid role based in London, working 1-2 days a week from a WeWork location.

Applicants must have full UK work rights.

If interested, please apply via the provided link or send your CV to [emailprotected]. Shortlisting closes w/c 18th August, with interviews at the end of August or early September.