494 Hr Specialist jobs in the United Kingdom

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Job Title: Mandarin speaking HR specialist (12 months contract)

The Skills You'll Need: Mandarin to native level. Performance and Learning, ER and Governance within the insurance sector in the UK.

Your New Salary: c£55k, depending on experience

Hybrid (4 days on site). Can negotiate to 3 days in the office 2 days at home after settling down.

Perm Start: ASAP

HR Specialist - What You'll be Doing:

• Support the HR team in various aspects of HR practices and end to end employee journey.
li>Assist the training and development of new joiners and existing employees, coordinating training needs and training delivery.
• Assist the administration of compensation and benefits.
• Support the management of employee performance and assist in the processes from target settings to regular review and etc.
• Support the employee engagement and coordinate relevant survey and the reporting of survey data.
• Assist the HR team on the management of employment relations and handling of sensitive information.
• Work on the management of HR data and analyse and report HR-related management information regularly or on request.
• Assist on various employee queries on HR policies and procedures and the preparation of employment letters etc.
• Maintain excellent working relationships with all departments and functions and be a trusted business partner to all staff across the business.

HR Specialist - The Skills You'll Need to Succeed:

li>Relevant degree or qualification
• Strong HR experiences in the management of employment lifecycle
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written
• A team player with a flexible and adaptable approach
• Being approachable with strong interpersonal skills
• Highly organised and self-motivated
• Experience in system data and performance management is an advantage.
• Carry out other tasks as required

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We would be grateful if you could send your CV as a Word document. If your application is successful, you will be contacted within 7 days. We regret that due to the high volume of applications we receive we cannot provide feedback on individual CVs. Please note that we can only consider candidates who are eligible to work in the UK and are able to provide relevant supporting documentation.

People First is committed to increasing diversity, and maintaining an inclusive workplace culture. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, marital status or whether or not they have a disability.

People First (Recruitment) Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent and fixed term contract recruitment and as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Please note that by applying for this job you accept our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy which can be found on our website.

HR Specialist - CIPD Qualified

Salary: £40,000 to £8,000 FTE dependent on skills and experience

Office based - Whiteley, Hampshire – on-site parking

Hours: Part-time or full-time (minimum 3 days/week)

This is a rare opportunity to shape and lead the HR function in a well-established, growing business that genuinely values its people. Part of the national Croma Group, this Fire & Security company is known for delivering high-quality systems and service to a wide range of clients – and now, they’re investing in their internal team too.

As the company’s first dedicated HR professional, you’ll have the freedom to make your mark, embed structure and consistency, and help foster a positive, forward-looking workplace culture. You’ll work closely with senior management, have full ownership of HR processes, and play a key part in supporting the team as the business continues to expand.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Take the lead on end-to-end recruitment – writing job specs, managing interviews, offers and onboarding
• Be the first point of contact for employee relations issues, offering fair, balanced and timely advice to managers and staff
• Maintain up-to-date HR policies and ensure full compliance with employment legislation
• Manage all HR records including contracts, training logs, benefits and absence tracking
• Create and deliver onboarding and induction processes that set new joiners up for success
• Support annual reviews, performance appraisals and training/development planning
• Implement and track salary benchmarking and benefits frameworks to retain and attract the best people
• Collaborate with leadership to promote staff engagement, wellbeing and retention strategies
• Help embed a values-led culture through clear communication, policies and processes
• Provide regular HR reporting to leadership, using data to inform workforce planning

The ideal candidate

• CIPD Level 5 or above (or working towards it)
• Minimum of 3 years in a generalist HR role – ideally within a stand-alone or SME environment
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law, contracts, and best practice in recruitment and employee relations
• A confident communicator who can support, influence and challenge senior stakeholders when needed
• Comfortable setting up or refining HR systems and processes – from contracts and policy templates to induction plans
• Professional, friendly and trusted – the kind of person people naturally come to for advice
• Previous experience in technical, field service or engineering environments is a bonus – but not essential

Why this role?

• £40,000 to £48,000 FTE alary depending on experience
• Flexibility to work 3, 4 or 5 days per week – we’ll shape this around the right candidate
• Full ownership of HR in a respected, stable and forward-thinking business
• Close-knit, friendly office environment with real opportunity to influence
• Office-based, with free parking and good links to nearby transport routes
• Access to private GP service for you and your family along with other wellbeing health support
• Staff Share Option Scheme

If you are looking for a flexible, impactful HR role we would love to hear from you. Please upload your latest CV.

INDLS 

HR Specialist - CIPD Qualified

Salary: £40,000 to £8,000 FTE dependent on skills and experience

Office based - Whiteley, Hampshire – on-site parking

Hours: Part-time or full-time (minimum 3 days/week)

This is a rare opportunity to shape and lead the HR function in a well-established, growing business that genuinely values its people. Part of the national Croma Group, this Fire & Security company is known for delivering high-quality systems and service to a wide range of clients – and now, they’re investing in their internal team too.

As the company’s first dedicated HR professional, you’ll have the freedom to make your mark, embed structure and consistency, and help foster a positive, forward-looking workplace culture. You’ll work closely with senior management, have full ownership of HR processes, and play a key part in supporting the team as the business continues to expand.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Take the lead on end-to-end recruitment – writing job specs, managing interviews, offers and onboarding
• Be the first point of contact for employee relations issues, offering fair, balanced and timely advice to managers and staff
• Maintain up-to-date HR policies and ensure full compliance with employment legislation
• Manage all HR records including contracts, training logs, benefits and absence tracking
• Create and deliver onboarding and induction processes that set new joiners up for success
• Support annual reviews, performance appraisals and training/development planning
• Implement and track salary benchmarking and benefits frameworks to retain and attract the best people
• Collaborate with leadership to promote staff engagement, wellbeing and retention strategies
• Help embed a values-led culture through clear communication, policies and processes
• Provide regular HR reporting to leadership, using data to inform workforce planning

The ideal candidate

• CIPD Level 5 or above (or working towards it)
• Minimum of 3 years in a generalist HR role – ideally within a stand-alone or SME environment
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law, contracts, and best practice in recruitment and employee relations
• A confident communicator who can support, influence and challenge senior stakeholders when needed
• Comfortable setting up or refining HR systems and processes – from contracts and policy templates to induction plans
• Professional, friendly and trusted – the kind of person people naturally come to for advice
• Previous experience in technical, field service or engineering environments is a bonus – but not essential

Why this role?

• £40,000 to £48,000 FTE alary depending on experience
• Flexibility to work 3, 4 or 5 days per week – we’ll shape this around the right candidate
• Full ownership of HR in a respected, stable and forward-thinking business
• Close-knit, friendly office environment with real opportunity to influence
• Office-based, with free parking and good links to nearby transport routes
• Access to private GP service for you and your family along with other wellbeing health support
• Staff Share Option Scheme

If you are looking for a flexible, impactful HR role we would love to hear from you. Please upload your latest CV.

INDLS 

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Ref: 23108

Job Title: Mandarin speaking HR specialist (12 months contract)

The Skills You'll Need: Mandarin to native level. Performance and Learning, ER and Governance within the insurance sector in the UK.

Your New Salary: c£55k, depending on experience

Hybrid (4 days on site). Can negotiate to 3 days in the office 2 days at home after settling down.

Perm Start: ASAP

HR Specialist - What You'll be Doing:

• Support the HR team in various aspects of HR practices and end to end employee journey.
li>Assist the training and development of new joiners and existing employees, coordinating training needs and training delivery.
• Assist the administration of compensation and benefits.
• Support the management of employee performance and assist in the processes from target settings to regular review and etc.
• Support the employee engagement and coordinate relevant survey and the reporting of survey data.
• Assist the HR team on the management of employment relations and handling of sensitive information.
• Work on the management of HR data and analyse and report HR-related management information regularly or on request.
• Assist on various employee queries on HR policies and procedures and the preparation of employment letters etc.
• Maintain excellent working relationships with all departments and functions and be a trusted business partner to all staff across the business.

HR Specialist - The Skills You'll Need to Succeed:

li>Relevant degree or qualification
• Strong HR experiences in the management of employment lifecycle
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written
• A team player with a flexible and adaptable approach
• Being approachable with strong interpersonal skills
• Highly organised and self-motivated
• Experience in system data and performance management is an advantage.
• Carry out other tasks as required

Please view all our Team China jobs at people-first-recruitment

Please follow us on Linkedin: people-first-team-china

We would be grateful if you could send your CV as a Word document. If your application is successful, you will be contacted within 7 days. We regret that due to the high volume of applications we receive we cannot provide feedback on individual CVs. Please note that we can only consider candidates who are eligible to work in the UK and are able to provide relevant supporting documentation.

People First is committed to increasing diversity, and maintaining an inclusive workplace culture. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, marital status or whether or not they have a disability.

People First (Recruitment) Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent and fixed term contract recruitment and as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Please note that by applying for this job you accept our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy which can be found on our website.

HR Specialist - CIPD Qualified

Salary: £40,000 to £48,000 FTE dependent on skills and experience

Office based - Whiteley, Hampshire on-site parking

Hours: Part-time or full-time (minimum 3 days/week)

This is a rare opportunity to shape and lead the HR function in a well-established, growing business that genuinely values its people. Part of a national group, this Fire & Security company is known for.

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Together , we’re delivering the future together and becoming an employer, partner, and place shaper of choice. To achieve our goals, we need to transform how we work by redesigning our organisational structure, so we’re set up for success and sustainability in the future. Our HR & Cultural Change service is at the start of its journey, to fundamentally change how it works to deliver Our People and Culture Strategy, helping to make sure the organisation is well-equipped to respond to opportunities and challenges, now and in the future . 

About us
At Oxfordshire County Council, we are proud to be a forward-thinking organisation that places people at the heart of everything we do. Our People & Culture Strategy is built on the belief that a thriving, inclusive, and empowered employee community is key to delivering outstanding services to the people we serve . We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and able to bring their whole selves to work.

Our HR & Cultural Change service plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of our organisation. We are a team that dares to do things differently, embraces innovation, and works collaboratively to deliver meaningful change. As we continue to evolve, we are looking for an experienced HR Specialist to join our team on a part-time basis.

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for a HR Specialist (Wellbeing) to join our team on a part-time basis.

This role is responsible for supporting the delivery of the Council's wellbeing strategy by designing and implementing innovative, future-focused initiatives that enhance employees' health and wellbeing. The aim is to create a supportive work environment where employees feel valued and are provided with solutions to manage their own health and wellbeing. This will directly contribute to reducing sickness absence, increasing performance, and fostering a positive workplace atmosphere.

The post holder will work across the organisation, providing advice and guidance to support managers and employees. They will be responsible for offering proactive, preventative solutions to enhance health and wellbeing throughout the organisation. You will also provide support in managing our Occupational Health contract along with other health and wellbeing providers i.e. Access to Work, to ensure the council is achieving value for money. 

Post holders at this level are likely to be CIPD Level 5 or working towards this qualification or equivalent qualified or have significant experience at working at a HR advisory level. You will manage personal caseloads, contributing to projects and initiatives.

The ideal candidate for this role should possess:

• A practical understanding of the range of HR services and their contribution to organisational performance.
• Experience in identifying needs and issues, and sourcing solutions to ensure quality and consistency in providing advice and guidance for a positive customer experience.
• Detailed knowledge of the organisation’s policies, processes, and procedures, and how they operate in practice.
• Experience working flexibly within a team and across different areas of HR activity.

Please refer to the job description attached for a full list of criteria. 

Rewards and benefits

• Culture of flexible working
• Technology to support agile working
• 30 days’ holiday p.a. plus bank holidays (pro rata)
• Option to ‘buy’ additional holiday
• Employee Assistance Programme including access to health and wellbeing support
• Membership of the Local Government contributory pension scheme, with an employer’s contribution of up to 19.9%
• Enhanced family friendly policies
• Local and national discounts for shopping and travel
• Great learning and development opportunities to support your ongoing development.

Following our service redesign, the new HR & Cultural Change operating model ensures everyone has clarity on their role and remit, while reinforcing a ‘one team’ ethos. This is an exciting time to join us, as we take the next steps in our service together .  Are you in?

Our  commitment  to:
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion 
At Oxfordshire County Council we are proud of our diverse workforce. Everyone is accepted for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or on maternity or family leave. We have a number of staff network groups which provide peer support , education and safe spaces for all.

Our  commitment  to:
Guaranteed Interview Schemes
As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job. We also guarantee interviews to care leavers who have completed further education and who meet the essential criteria for the job. For those leaving care without any further education, we guarantee an interview for our apprenticeships. We are also committed to helping and supporting those transitioning from HM Armed Forces to civilian life and guarantee an interview for those demonstrating the essential criteria for the role, within three years of leaving the service.

Our  commitment  to:
Safeguarding
Oxfordshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment . We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect these commitments.

Our  commitment  to:
Flexible Working
We are open to discussions about flexible working, which can include flexi-time, full time and part time working, job sharing , nine-day fortnights and annualised hours, depending on the requirements of the role and the service.

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• Maintain the integrity of data in the HRIS Workday System
• Update relevant departments with any internal employment contract changes
• Solve database problems identified by Human Resources.
• Track employee annual leave; produce monthly report for Director of Human Resources and line managers notifying them of outstanding annual leave.
• Participate in new hire onboarding; coordination of induction schedule, delivery of HR presentations as required.
• Maintain and distribute Starters and Leavers report.
• Prepare monthly volunteering/social value statistics for the Senior HR Manager and Director of Human Resources.
• Attend LinkedIn Learning account meetings and assist the Senior HR Business Partner with identifying and assigning training to employees through the LinkedIn Learning platform.
• Prepare monthly and ad hoc LinkedIn Learning training reports for HR and senior management.
• Create/modify and make recommendations to improve HR documentation, presentations and reports as required.
• Provide flexible coverage for HR team members and assist with general HR administrative duties as required.

• Experience of Workday.
• Minimum two years experience within HR/HRIS, database input, queries, database management, and resolution of database-related problems.
• Excellent communication skills complemented by high standards of work and presentation.
• Ability to build excellent working relationships with stakeholders to ensure they are proactively engaged with HR procedures and processes

• Maintain the integrity of data in the HRIS Workday System
• Update relevant departments with any internal employment contract changes
• Solve database problems identified by Human Resources.
• Track employee annual leave; produce monthly report for Director of Human Resources and line managers notifying them of outstanding annual leave.
• Participate in new hire onboarding; coordination of induction schedule, delivery of HR presentations as required.
• Maintain and distribute Starters and Leavers report.
• Prepare monthly volunteering/social value statistics for the Senior HR Manager and Director of Human Resources.
• Attend LinkedIn Learning account meetings and assist the Senior HR Business Partner with identifying and assigning training to employees through the LinkedIn Learning platform.
• Prepare monthly and ad hoc LinkedIn Learning training reports for HR and senior management.
• Create/modify and make recommendations to improve HR documentation, presentations and reports as required.
• Provide flexible coverage for HR team members and assist with general HR administrative duties as required.

• Experience of Workday.
• Minimum two years experience within HR/HRIS, database input, queries, database management, and resolution of database-related problems.
• Excellent communication skills complemented by high standards of work and presentation.
• Ability to build excellent working relationships with stakeholders to ensure they are proactively engaged with HR procedures and processes

Are you passionate about delivering excellent HR support and advice? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a strong understanding of employment law and HR best practices? If so, we want to hear from you!

About the Role
As a Human Resources Officer, you will provide a business-focused HR service, offering professional guidance on operational HR issues across the organisation. This is a fixed-term contract opportunity to make a significant impact in our client’s HR team.

Key Responsibilities

• Respond to various HR queries across the business promptly and professionally
• Build strong relationships with line managers, providing support on HR policies and procedures to ensure consistency and compliance
• Participate in disciplinary and grievance investigations
• Manage end-to-end recruitment campaigns, focusing on quality of hire and cultural fit
• Conduct interviews and facilitate the selection and exit processes, providing constructive feedback to candidates and managers
• Support the organization in meeting Continuing Professional Development (CPD) requirements by sourcing cost-effective development solutions
• Design, develop, and deliver bespoke training sessions tailored to business needs
• Source and negotiate with external providers to ensure quality, cost-effectiveness, and value for money
• Contribute to departmental goals, continuously seeking improvements in HR processes
• Utilise HRIS systems (Workday) to access, input, and analyse HR data
• Maintain accurate employee records and documentation
• Participate in HR initiatives and projects, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives
• Uphold our client’s values through professional conduct and collaboration
• Travel to other offices as required

Adhere to Conduct Rules:

• Act with integrity, skill, care, and diligence
• Be transparent and cooperative with regulators such as the FCA and PRA
• Prioritise customer interests and treat all colleagues and clients fairly
• Maintain high standards of market conduct and seek positive outcomes

Person Specification

• CIPD qualified or equivalent
• Proven HR knowledge and practical experience, including handling ER cases
• End-to-end recruitment experience across various levels and roles, including conducting interviews
• Experience with HRIS Workday
• Strong understanding of employment law
• Ability to develop positive relationships with clients and stakeholders
• Confident communicator, capable of influencing decision-making at all levels
• Proactive in driving HR initiatives and projects
• Maintains confidentiality and demonstrates professionalism
• Results-oriented with the ability to produce high-quality work in a dynamic environment
• Positive, resilient, and solution-focused attitude
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• Committed to personal development and continuous learning

Why Join Our Client?
This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a reputable organisation in a supportive environment, with the chance to develop your HR career further.

This role is a full-time. The salary range reflects the candidate's level of experience. The lower end of the band is suited for individuals who may require additional training to meet the role's requirements, while the higher end is for candidates who possess the exact skills and experience outlined above