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We are looking for a proactive HR Officer / Advisor to provide high-quality, professional HR support across the employee lifecycle. This role places particular emphasis on recruitment, compliance, payroll support, and operational HR administration within a busy and highly regulated environment. This role is on site near Guilford.
Client Details
Our client is a well-established and highly regarded organisation with a long history and strong reputation for excellence. They operate across multiple sites within a values-led and supportive culture, offering modern facilities, a focus on wellbeing, and an emphasis on both professional and personal development.
Description
Lead and manage end-to-end recruitment, ensuring compliance with safer recruitment and pre-employment checks
Partner with hiring managers to define roles, draft job descriptions, and attract high-quality candidates
Deliver an efficient onboarding and induction process for all new starters
Maintain accurate employee records, HR systems, and the Single Central Register
Support employee relations processes including probation reviews, disciplinaries, grievances, and absence management
Provide HR advice and guidance to managers and staff, ensuring policy compliance
Collaborate with finance to support payroll preparation, salary changes, and related administration
Prepare contracts, contract variations, and HR documentation in line with policy
Monitor and record absence and leave, ensuring compliance with processes and timely reporting
Produce HR data and management information to support decision-making
Contribute to the development and optimisation of HR systems and processes
Ensure all HR practices are compliant with safeguarding, employment law, and data protection requirementsProfile
A successful HR Officer should have:
CIPD Level 3 (minimum)
Solid HR generalist experience with strong exposure to recruitment and compliance
Background in a regulated or complex environment (education, healthcare, manufacturing, etc.) preferred
Confident in handling fast-paced recruitment and onboarding processes with accuracy
Good understanding of employment law, safeguarding, and data management
High attention to detail with excellent organisational skills
Strong communicator, able to build relationships across all levels
Discreet, professional, and comfortable managing sensitive matters
Proficient in HR systems and Microsoft Office; knowledge of iTrent or iSAMS an advantageJob Offer
A competitive salary up to 40K
Generous holiday allowance and other benefits
Opportunities for professional development and growth
A supportive work environmentIf you are ready to take the next step in your HR career, apply now to join a meaningful organisation and make a difference in the workplace
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