People Officer - Learning, Development And Talent Acquisition

Pertemps Plymouth; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading HR firm is seeking a People Officer to join their team in Plymouth on a fixed-term contract covering maternity leave. The role focuses on learning and development, talent acquisition, and wellbeing initiatives, requiring excellent communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office. The ideal candidate should be passionate about employee development and thrive in a dynamic environment. This position offers a competitive salary between £29,000 and £35,500 and benefits including a generous holiday allowance and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Annual salary review

Pension contribution scheme

Access to wellbeing and healthcare support

Additional flexible benefits

Qualifications

• Professional and passionate about people development.
• Experience in training, HR, or recruitment is desirable.
• Thrive in a busy, multi-faceted role.

Responsibilities

• Support the full employee lifecycle focusing on learning and development.
• Coordinate onboarding plans and induction sessions for new starters.
• Organise large-scale internal events and wellbeing campaigns.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Strong organisational skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Confidence in designing and delivering presentations

Flexibility to travel

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)

Canva

Job description

Overview

People Officer - Learning, Development and Talent Acquisition. Fixed Term Contract. Contract: Fixed Term (anticipated February 2026 - February 2027).

Salary: £29,000 - £35,500.

Our client, a highly respected and well-established professional services firm with multiple offices across the South West, is seeking a People Officer to join their friendly and dynamic HR team on a fixed-term contract to cover a period of maternity leave. This is a fantastic opportunity for a personable and proactive HR professional to make an impact across key areas of Learning & Development, Talent Acquisition, and Wellbeing. Working closely with the People Director and a small, collaborative team, you'll play a pivotal role in supporting the professional growth and engagement of employees across the organisation.

Responsibilities

• Support the full employee lifecycle, with a particular focus on learning and development, wellbeing initiatives, and recruitment coordination.
• Support recruitment campaigns and career events, particularly during busy periods or to provide cover within the team.
• Coordinate onboarding plans and induction sessions for new starters.
• Design and deliver engaging face-to-face and virtual training sessions.
• Assist senior leaders with training content and delivery.
• Support soft skills development and wellbeing initiatives across the firm.
• Organise large-scale internal events such as the Annual Firm Day and wellbeing campaigns.
• Manage training administration, course bookings, and CPD processes.
• Liaise with external training providers and promote training opportunities internally.
• Coordinate initiatives such as “Training Tuesdays” and “Wellbeing Wednesdays”.
• Oversee employee wellbeing programmes, including healthcare and mental health support.

About You / Qualifications

• Professional, approachable, and passionate about people development. Thrive in a busy, multi-faceted role and enjoy working with others to make a positive difference in the employee experience.
• A genuine interest in learning, development, and wellbeing.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Confidence in designing and delivering engaging presentations and training materials.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams); Canva experience is a bonus.
• Flexibility to travel between offices when required.
• Experience in training, HR, or recruitment (desirable).

Benefits & Working Arrangements

If you have the skills and experience required please apply now!

• Full-time preferred (36.25 hours per week), though part-time may be considered.
• Generous holiday allowance, increasing with service.
• Annual salary review and pension contribution scheme.
• Access to wellbeing and healthcare support.
• Additional flexible benefits including cycle to work, charity giving, and private medical insurance.

If you have the skills required please apply now.