HR Officer Hertford, England

Room at the Top Recruitment

Full Time Hertford, England 30000 - 33000 GBP ANNUAL Today

Job description

HR Officer

Human Resources play’s a central part in developing our client’s strategy to ensure they support, advise and cater for the needs of all who work for the organisation. The HR Officer will have responsibility for supporting the HR Manager on projects and by overseeing the day-to-day operation of the HR function. Working for our prestige client based in Hertford, this HR Officer role is a full-time permanent role working 37.5 hours per week with a requirement to work occasional Saturday mornings on a Rota basis. The role offers an attractive salary of £30,000 - £33,000 depending on experience, plus good benefits. There is also flexibility for this position to be part-time.

Duties:

The post holder will:

Regulatory and Compliance

Ensure that the HR policies are up to date, accessible and effective
Ensure compliance with HR legislation, guidance, good practice and HR policies
Integrate HR data into the company system and to ensure the most efficient use of digital technical within the department to maintain accurate employee records
Support the accurate and time collation of the money payroll and annual payroll tasks

Personal Specification

Experience

Full and varied, end-to-end experience as a HR generalist
Demonstrable experience in a HR advisory capacity and supporting HR projects
Knowledge of current UK employment law and codes of practice
A track record of demonstrating confidence and ability to deliver
Experience and knowledge of driving change
Experience of a multi-disciplined, matrix environment

Employee Lifecycle

Support the Recruitment Manager, as required, with the end-to-end recruitment process, liaising with hiring managers on requirements, preparation of job descriptions, posting advertisements and manage the hiring process

Ensuring timely selection and turnaround of new starters to maintain a full complement of staff in line with budget and authorisation
Maintain the highest standard of recruitment and vetting procedures ensuring the safeguarding policies, including, for example, right to works checks, references, DBS checks.
Preparation of employment related documents including employment contracts, contractual amendments, and compensation letters
Implementation of effective onboarding plans, including organization and delivery of staff induction, ensuring new staff have a seamless transition into the company
Conduct exit interviews, assessing the overall employee experience and identifying opportunities for improving retention and engagement

Employee Relations

Advise and support staff with employment matters
Under the guidance of the HR management, manage the companies disciplinary and grievance processes, ensuring informal and formal process are applied fairly, consistently and effectively
Use effective communication and processes so that all staff are informed and consulted with, as appropriate, regarding changes
Advise on employment relations cases, providing the relevant direction and process required to manage a case to conclusion or seek further specialist advice, where appropriate
Respect the confidential and sensitive nature of employee issues that arise

Learning and Development

Ensure all support staff receive an effective probationary review and annual appraisal.
Ensure all staff receive mandatory training in relation to safeguarding, monitor completion for new hires and annual requirements.
Advise line manager with regard to performance management processes.
Conduct training session fore line managers to ensure that the company’s procedures are delivered according to their policies, consistently and fairly

Other

Support the HR Manager with the development and implementation of HR initiatives and systems.
Stay abreast of changes in employment legislation and specific compliance regulations through attendance at seminar, networking groups and reading material from recognized sources

Skills

Varied, end to end experience as a HR generalist, HR Officer, or HR Advisor
Experience in a HR Advisory capacity
Knowledge of current UK employment law
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Good literacy and numeracy skills
Excellent written communication skills
Ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels in an organization
Ability to work under pressure.
Ability to work unsupervised and use own initiative.
Willingness to work flexibly when required, and the ability to adapt to the needs of the role
Discretion, tact and diplomacy, and the ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
Extensive HR experience is essential

Qualifications