HR Officer (Level 5)

📌 Job Title: HR Officer (Level 5 Qualified)

📍 Location: Office-based (initial 4 weeks), then up to 2 days WFH

🕒 Contract: 3-Month to begin with | Monday to Friday, between 8am-6pm

💰 Pay: £16.43 - £21 per hour (dependent on experience & qualifications)

About the Role

We are urgently seeking a Level 5 qualified HR Officer for an initial 3-month assignment. This is a hands-on role requiring someone with current HR experience, particularly in casework management and absence handling. You'll be expected to immediately pick up a caseload (with support) and progress cases in line with internal policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and progress HR casework including:
  • Grievances
  • Disciplinaries
  • Sickness and absence cases
• Apply up-to-date UK employment law knowledge to all casework.
• Ensure all actions are compliant with internal policies and employment legislation.
• Provide HR advice and support to managers and employees.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation for all cases.
• Contribute to HR service delivery and continuous improvement.

Essential Requirements

• CIPD Level 5 qualification (or equivalent).
• Proven experience in HR casework management.
• Strong working knowledge of UK employment law.
• Ability to work independently and manage a busy caseload.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational and time management abilities.
• Proficient in HR systems and Microsoft Office Suite.

Working Arrangements

• Office-based for the first 4 weeks.
• Up to 2 days per week WFH thereafter, subject to service needs.
• Working hours: Monday to Friday, between 8am and 6pm.

Pay Rate

• £16.43 to £21 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience.

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