642 Human Resources Officer jobs in the United Kingdom

Company Description

Do you want to help make a real difference to vulnerable young people’s lives?

Common Thread provide education and residential care for young people aged 8 – 18 who have had challenging life experiences. We provide therapeutic care in small family-sized homes in 14 locations across Scotland, supporting our young people to heal and grow. In addition, our two schools, in Lockerbie and Kilmarnock, provide a trauma-informed approach to supporting young people to develop their skills and interests and achieve their goals.

Role Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the team as an HR Officer.  

By taking a lead on the recruitment process, from advertising to employment contracts, this role is key to ensuring we have the best people with the right skills and qualities across the organisation to care for our young people.

But it doesn’t stop there. You need a thorough understanding of employment law to provide trusted advice to our teams on everything from absence management to training and development. Our people are our greatest resource and together with the HR Manager and the Training Administrator, you will support the organisation to implement effective policies to attract, retain, motivate and develop talented and passionate individuals to support our young people on their journey to creating a better future for themselves.

Key responsibilities include:

·   Leading and improving the recruitment and onboarding of new employees to meet current and future staffing needs.

·   Providing generalist HR guidance and support.

·   Driving the absence management process - supporting managers to deal with short- and long-term absence cases and reporting to identify trends.

·   Maintaining accurate employee records for the entire employee lifecycle.

·   Supporting the management of grievance and disciplinary issues.

·   Producing weekly HR reports for the senior management team.

·   Ensuring compliance with employment legislation and requirements from regulatory bodies such as SSSC, Disclosure Scotland and the Care Inspectorate.

·   Supporting continuous improvement of HR systems, policies and procedures.

In return, we’ll offer you a competitive salary, hybrid working within the Central Belt, professional development opportunities, an Employee Assistance & Health Benefit Plan, an Employer’s Contribution Pension and the chance to make an impact in an organisation that makes a meaningful difference to the lives of the young people who live with us.

Qualifications

·   CIPD Level 5 qualification.

   Minimum 2 years’ experience within a similar role.

·    xcellent communication and interpersonal skills

·   Ability to work independently and under pressure

·   Good organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and multi-task

·   Initiative

·   Problem-solving 

   High level of confidentiality

·   Good attention to detail

• Computer literate especially MS Office

We’re looking for a CIPD Level 5 qualified HR professional with strong Employee Relations (ER) experience to join our team on a fixed-term contract. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys problem-solving, and wants to play a key role in shaping a positive workplace culture.

As our go-to expert for ER matters , you’ll support managers and employees with complex cases, provide expert advice, and use data and analysis to identify trends and drive improvements. Alongside ER, you’ll also contribute to wider HR operations and projects, giving you exposure to the full employee lifecycle.

What You’ll Be Doing

Employee Relations (Core Focus):

• Act as the first point of contact for ER matters, advising managers and employees.
• Lead on grievances, disciplinaries, performance, and capability cases in line with employment law.
• Conduct investigations and prepare detailed reports and recommendations.
• Deliver training to line managers on ER and people management best practice.
• Monitor employee engagement and morale, analysing trends and recommending interventions.
• Proactively promote a positive and supportive workplace culture.

HR Operations & Analytics:

• Maintain accurate HR records and ER case documentation.
• Support HR reporting and analytics, turning data into actionable insights.
• Assist with policy implementation, recruitment, onboarding, and payroll queries.
• Work with the HRIS (Workday) to ensure accurate data management.
• Support HR projects aimed at improving employee experience.

What We’re Looking For

• Degree educated and CIPD Level 5 qualified (minimum) .
• 4+ years’ HR experience, with strong ER case management expertise.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Excellent communication, conflict resolution, and stakeholder management skills.
• Analytical mindset with experience in HR reporting/Excel (Workday experience desirable).
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, multi-disciplinary environment.

What’s in it for you?

• Exposure to high-level ER casework and organisational change.
• Opportunity to develop your HR analytics skills.
• Work in a collaborative HR team with longer-term opportunities as we grow.
• Be part of a role that truly influences culture, engagement, and employee experience.

If you’re a confident HR professional with strong ER experience and a passion for using data to improve people practices, we’d love to hear from you.

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IMMEDIATE START

Upto £40k

Based in Guildford, Surrey

Full-Time, Permanent | Onsite, with occasional WFH

Working Hours & Benefits

• This is a full-time, year-round position, working from 8:00am to 4:00pm.
• 5 weeks’ annual leave plus

? Location: Liverpool, L13 7BB
? Employment Type: Full-time
? Experience: Minimum 2 years in UK Healthcare Recruitment/HR

We are looking for a driven and experienced In-House HR Officer to join our growing healthcare staffing agency based in Liverpool. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about in.

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HR Officer (Fixed Term Contract)

Ref: KR15988 Essex £30,000 - £45,000 pa

Our client, a progressive Legal 500 law firm, is seeking an HR Officer / HR Assistant to join them on a fixed term contract.

Position Overview

As an HR Officer you assist the management team in delivering a range of HR services to support the firm's objectives. You will be responsible for administering HR processes, responding to employee queries, and assisting with recruitment and onboarding initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Support the team in delivering a wide range of HR services

• Administer HR processes accurately and ensure compliance

• Respond to employee queries, providing guidance and support

• Assist with recruitment and selection processes

• Facilitate the onboarding and induction of new employees

• Contribute to the development and delivery of HR initiatives and projects

Requirements

• Ideally previous experience in an HR role within legal or financial services

• Strong administrative and organisational skills

• Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities

• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion

• Proactive approach and ability to work independently

• Knowledge of HR legislation and best practises

Benefits

• Flexible hybrid working arrangement

• 25 days holiday entitlement

• Death in service cover (4x salary)

• Enhanced bonus scheme

• Free parking

This is a fixed term contract starting around November with a minimum of 8 months and possibly an extension to 12 months. You will be made to feel very welcome and become part of a very supportive and friendly team.

How to Apply

If you are an experienced HR professional open to fixed term contracts then please email or contact Kingsley on .