People Management Officer (Maternity Cover)

Allen Associates; Moreton-in-Marsh; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

Allen Associates seeks a People Management Officer (Maternity Cover) to advise managers on employee relations, oversee onboarding and lifecycle processes, and ensure inclusive HR policies. The role is hybrid, blending on-site collaboration with flexible work patterns in a charity setting.

You will maintain HRIS accuracy, support safeguarding, coordinate learning & development, and collaborate with senior leaders to sustain compliant people practices during the maternity cover period.

Qualifications

• Proven HR advisory experience on complex employee relations matters.
• Sound understanding of UK employment law and practice.
• Experience managing onboarding and employee lifecycle processes.
• Strong attention to detail and discretion with HR data.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical HR advice to managers on complex employee relations issues.
• Manage onboarding, lifecycle administration and maternity cover activities.
• Maintain accurate HR information systems and ensure policy effectiveness.
• Coordinate safeguarding principles and support staff development initiatives.

Skills

Employee relations

UK employment law

HR onboarding

Employee lifecycle

HRIS management

Safeguarding principles

Learning & development coordination

French or Spanish language (advantage)

Education

Professional HR qualifications

Tools

HR Information Systems (HRIS)

Job description

People Management Officer (Maternity Cover) Responsibilities

• Providing practical HR advice to managers on complex employee relations matters, supporting fair and effective decision-making.
• Managing core people processes, including onboarding, employee lifecycle administration and maternity cover activities.
• Maintaining accurate HR information systems and ensuring policies and procedures remain effective and inclusive.
• Supporting safeguarding processes and applying relevant principles within the organisation.
• Coordinating learning and development initiatives to support staff capability.
• Working collaboratively with senior leaders and colleagues across a values-led organisation.

People Management Officer (Maternity Cover) Rewards

• Salary of £35,(Apply online only) to £37,(Apply online only) per annum, depending on experience.
• Seven-month fixed-term maternity cover contract.
• Full-time or 0.8 FTE working arrangements.
• 25 days’ annual leave, plus public holidays and additional leave between Christmas and New Year.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave.
• Flexible working arrangements within a supportive and inclusive environment.

The Company

Our client is a charity dedicated to supporting communities and promoting fair treatment.

They take a collaborative approach and value inclusion, integrity and individual contribution. This is a supportive environment for someone looking to develop their career in the charity sector.

People Management Officer (Maternity Cover) Experience Essentials

• Proven experience providing HR advice on complex employee relations matters, with a sound understanding of UK employment law.
• Experience managing international HR processes, onboarding and the employee lifecycle.
• Practical understanding of safeguarding principles and their application in an organisational setting.
• Strong HR information systems experience, with excellent discretion and attention to detail.
• Experience coordinating learning and development activities.
• Professional HR qualifications, NGO or values-led experience, and French or Spanish language skills would be advantageous.

Location

This hybrid role requires two to three days on site each week and offers strong public transport links, including convenient access by train.