Part Time HR Officer

365 People; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading HR consultancy firm in Leicester is seeking an experienced HR Officer to provide support across the employee lifecycle on a part-time basis. This role involves administering HR documentation, supporting recruitment processes, and assisting the leadership team with HR administration. The ideal candidate will have previous HR experience and strong organizational skills. Competitive salary and supportive working environment offered.

Benefits

Competitive pro-rata salary

28 days holiday pro-rata

3 additional customary days at Christmas

Friendly, supportive working environment

Free on-site parking

Staff discount scheme

Qualifications

• Previous experience as an HR Officer or in a similar HR role is essential.
• CIPD qualification is not required, but solid HR Officer experience is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Administer HR documentation, including contracts and offer letters.
• Support recruitment processes by assisting with selection and correspondence.
• Carry out new starter inductions and maintain up-to-date personnel files.
• Provide HR administration for Directors, managing payroll queries.
• Liaise with external HR consultants to ensure compliance.
• Attend meetings as a minute taker.
• Monitor records such as sickness and absence.

Skills

Strong administration and organisational skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion

Confident using Microsoft Office and HR systems

Job description

Overview

Location: Leicester

Hours: 21 hours per week. Wednesday - Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm (Job Share)

Salary: £19872

Contract: Permanent, Part-Time

We are seeking an experienced HR Officer to join a busy and supportive team on a job-share basis. This is a varied role where you'll be providing HR support across the employee lifecycle, ensuring compliance, and assisting the leadership team with day-to-day HR administration. This opportunity would suit an HR Officer who enjoys being a trusted point of contact for employees and management alike, and who is looking for a part-time position that still offers variety and responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Administer HR documentation, including contracts, offer letters, and meeting correspondence.
• Support recruitment processes - setting up interviews, assisting with selection, and issuing correspondence.
• Carry out new starter inductions and maintain up-to-date personnel files.
• Provide HR administration for the Directors, including absence management, payroll queries, and employee relations support.
• Liaise with external HR consultants and ensure compliance with legal, statutory, and regulatory requirements.
• Attend disciplinary and grievance meetings, acting as a minute taker.
• Monitor and maintain records such as sickness, absence, HR forms, maternity/paternity leave, and pensions.
• Assist with HR systems, reporting, and ad-hoc projects.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience as an HR Officer or in a similar HR role (essential).
• Strong administration and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion at all times.
• Confident using Microsoft Office and HR systems.
• CIPD qualification is not required, but solid HR Officer experience is essential.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive pro-rata salary.
• 28 days holiday (pro-rata, inclusive of bank holidays, increasing with service).
• 3 additional customary days at Christmas.
• Friendly, supportive working environment.
• Free on-site parking.
• Staff discount scheme.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an HR Officer who enjoys a varied role and wants to contribute to both the HR function and the wider business in a part-time capacity. Apply today to be considered for this Part-Time HR Officer position.