We are seeking an experienced and proactive HR Officer to support the full employee lifecycle within our organisation. The successful candidate will play a key role in recruitment, onboarding, legal and regulatory compliance, employee relations, and payroll support. This role requires a confident HR professional with strong knowledge of employment legislation, excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to manage sensitive matters with discretion and professionalism.
Recruitment & Selection
* Manage end-to-end recruitment processes, including drafting job descriptions, advertising roles, screening applications, coordinating interviews, and issuing offers
* Work closely with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and provide recruitment advice
* Ensure fair, consistent, and legally compliant recruitment practices
Onboarding & Offboarding
* Coordinate and manage employee onboarding processes to ensure a smooth and positive new starter experience
* Prepare employment contracts, offer letters, and onboarding documentation
* Conduct induction sessions and ensure completion of all required checks and documentation
* Manage offboarding processes, including exit interviews and final documentation
Legal Compliance & HR Administration
* Ensure compliance with all relevant employment laws, regulations, and internal policies
* Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records in line with data protection requirements
* Support the development, implementation, and review of HR policies and procedures
* Assist with audits and reporting related to HR compliance
Employee Relations
* Act as a first point of contact for employee HR queries
* Support managers with employee relations matters, including performance management, absence management, disciplinary and grievance processes
* Promote a positive workplace culture and support employee engagement initiatives
* Handle sensitive issues with professionalism, confidentiality, and fairness
Payroll Support
* Assist with payroll preparation by ensuring accurate employee data, attendance records, and changes (e.g. starters, leavers, salary changes)
* Liaise with payroll providers or internal finance teams to resolve payroll queries
* Ensure payroll-related processes comply with employment legislation and company policies
Skills & Experience Required
* Proven experience in an HR Officer or similar HR generalist role
* Strong experience in recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, and HR compliance
* Good working knowledge of employment legislation and HR best practices
* Experience assisting with payroll processes
* Excellent organisational and time-management skills
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills
* Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion
* Proficient in HR systems and Microsoft Office (or equivalent)