HR & Recruitment Officer

Job Overview

Salary: Competitive Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week Contract: Permanent

About the role

We are looking for an experienced HR & Recruitment Officer to provide comprehensive HR, recruitment and employee-relations support across the organisation.

This is a hands-on role working closely with managers and employees across the full employee lifecycle. You will provide practical HR advice, support complex employee-relations matters, contribute to recruitment and workforce planning, and help ensure our HR policies and processes remain compliant and effective.

Key responsibilities

• Provide professional advice to managers on employee relations, employment policies and HR procedures.
• Manage and advise on disciplinary, grievance, absence, capability, performance and conduct cases.
• Support managers with investigations, formal meetings and employee welfare matters.
• Advise on recruitment, selection, onboarding and retention.
• Conduct and support interviews and recruitment campaigns.
• Provide advice on terms and conditions of employment, salary matters and changes to employment arrangements.
• Support consultation processes, organisational change and workforce restructuring.
• Assist with TUPE-related consultation and employee communication where required.
• Review and recommend updates to HR policies, procedures and employee handbooks.
• Interpret employment legislation and provide practical guidance to managers.
• Analyse HR data, including absence, turnover, recruitment and workforce trends, and provide recommendations.
• Support performance review and staff development processes.
• Advise on training and development requirements.
• Support employee engagement and wellbeing initiatives.
• Assist with discussions and negotiations relating to employment terms and workplace matters.
• Maintain accurate and confidential HR records and documentation.
• Work closely with senior HR colleagues and managers to ensure consistent application of HR policies.
• Support right-to-work and general workforce compliance processes where required.

Person specification

We are looking for someone with:

• Strong generalist HR experience, ideally including significant employee-relations casework.
• Good working knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Experience advising managers on disciplinary, grievance, absence and performance matters.
• Experience supporting recruitment and workforce planning.
• Strong written communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to manage sensitive and confidential matters professionally.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple HR cases.
• CIPD qualification or relevant HR qualification desirable.
• Experience within healthcare or another regulated environment would be advantageous.
• Manage end-to-end recruitment processes, including job postings, candidate screening, interviewing, and onboarding using ATS (Applicant Tracking System) platforms such as Workday, Taleo, or PeopleSoft.
• Maintain accurate data entry and record-keeping within HRIS (Human Resources Information System) tools to ensure data integrity and compliance.
• Coordinate with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and develop effective recruitment strategies across various channels including social media management.
• Utilize HRIS systems to generate reports on recruitment metrics, employee data, and HR analytics for management review.
• Oversee administrative HR tasks such as updating employee records, managing leave requests, and supporting benefits administration.
• Assist in developing and implementing social media campaigns to promote employer branding and attract diverse candidates.
• Support onboarding activities by preparing new hire documentation, conducting orientation sessions, and facilitating smooth integration into the company culture.
• Collaborate with the HR team to ensure compliance with employment laws and company policies while maintaining confidentiality at all times.

Experience

• Proven experience in human resources or recruitment roles with a strong understanding of HRIS platforms.
• Familiarity with ATS (Applicant Tracking Systems), data entry procedures, and HR software like Salesforce or other CRM tools.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities efficiently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with candidates, hiring managers, and team members across various channels.
• Prior experience in social media management for recruitment purposes is preferred.
• Administrative experience supporting HR functions such as record-keeping, onboarding, or benefits administration is highly valued.
• Knowledge of employment laws and best practices in human resources management.

Join us to make a meaningful impact by connecting talented individuals with opportunities that inspire growth! This role offers an engaging environment where your enthusiasm for human resources can truly shine while helping shape our company's future success.

Application question(s):

• This is a hybrid role with frequent travel to our Sittingbourne and Maidstone (Head office) office required. Are you comfortable with this ?

Experience:

• Human resources: 3 years (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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