People Officer

Guidant Global; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Guidant Global in Bridgwater is seeking a People Officer for up to 3 months to support TUPE transfers, HRIS data integrity and people data management.

You will work closely with the Head of People & Communications and the interim People Team Manager to administer TUPE processes, maintain accurate records, prepare reports, support onboarding, and help with compliance, learning and engagement activities while upholding our policies and values.

Qualifications

• CIPD Level 3 qualification or equivalent HR experience.
• Proven experience in an HR Officer or HR Administrator role.
• Solid understanding of core employment legislation and HR processes.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to handle confidential information.
• Experience of working with HR systems and data input.

Responsibilities

• TUPE administration support for incoming and outgoing transfers.
• Maintain accurate colleague data for TUPE consultation and due diligence.
• Assist with TUPE consultation documentation and record‑keeping.
• Reflect contractual information and transfers within HR systems.
• Ensure TUPE processes are compliant, well‑managed and auditable.
• Maintain HRIS records, absence and leave data; generate reports.
• Produce standard and ad‑hoc HR reports and ensure GDPR compliance.
• Transfer Learning & Development data for new starters and monitor mandatory training.
• Support onboarding delivery with day‑one resources (IT, uniforms).
• Promote and implement HR policies and support engagement activities.

Skills

CIPD Level 3

HR data management

HR systems

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

CIPD Level 5 (desirable)

Tools

HRIS

LMS

Microsoft 365

Job description

Job Title: People Officer (up to 3 months)

Reporting to: Interim People Team Manager

Location : Bridgwater House, TA6 3AR

What's the role?

You will support the Head of People & Communications and People Team Manager in providing operational HR support with a specific emphasis on TUPE transfers, HR systems accuracy, and people data management. The role ensures TUPE processes are administered accurately and compliantly, colleague data is maintained to a high standard, and HR systems effectively support the TUPE process, reporting, and decision‑making.

This is a delivery‑focused role, working closely with the People Team Manager and the People Business Partner (TUPE) to ensure statutory and organisational requirements are met.

What will I have to do?

TUPE Administration Support

• Provide administrative support for TUPE transfers, both incoming and outgoing
• Maintain accurate colleague data for TUPE consultation and due diligence processes
• Assist with TUPE consultation meeting administration, documentation and record‑keeping
• Ensure contractual information and transfers are accurately reflected within HR systems
• Work closely with the People Team to ensure TUPE processes are compliant, well‑managed and auditable

HR Systems & Data

• Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date colleague records within the HR Information System (HRIS)
• Record contractual information, absence and annual leave within HR systems
• Produce standard and ad‑hoc HR reports to support the People Team
• Ensure GDPR compliance and data integrity across all HR systems

Learning, Development & Compliance

• Be responsible for the transfer of all Learning & Development information for incoming colleagues
• Interrogate Learning & Development information to identify gaps to establish training plans and requirements linked to the Competence and Conduct standard
• Produce training and compliance reports for managers and the People team

Onboarding Delivery

• Support the People team in delivering a robust induction programme
• Ensure all new colleagues are equipped with the correct resources from day one, including IT and Uniforms

Policies, Engagement & Culture

• Support the implementation and consistent application of HR policies and procedures
• Promote equality, diversity and inclusion through all HR processes
• Assist with colleague engagement initiatives and internal events
• Demonstrate and promote the organisation's values and customer‑focused culture

Person Specification

Essential

• CIPD Level 3 qualified (or relevant experience)
• Proven experience in an HR Officer or HR Administrator role
• Sound understanding of core employment legislation and HR processes
• Strong attention to detail and ability to handle confidential information appropriately
• Experience of working with HR systems and data input

Desirable

• CIPD Level 5 qualified (or working towards)

• Practical experience supporting TUPE transfers

• Experience supporting colleague relations processes in a regulated environment

System Skills (Essential)

The People Officer must be confident and competent in using the following systems:

HR Information Systems (HRIS)

• Maintaining colleague records
• Producing standard and ad‑hoc reports

Learning Management Systems (LMS)

• Recording training activity
• Monitoring compliance and mandatory learning

Microsoft 365

• Outlook
• Excel (data handling, reporting, trackers)
• Word (contracts, letters and HR documentation)
• Teams

Skills & Competencies

• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills
• Clear, professional written and verbal communication
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Customer‑focused and solution‑oriented approach
• Ability to work within defined procedures and *escalate* issues appropriately
• Professional integrity and discretion

Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.