WASHINGTON (Ref 803 ) Permanent £35k - £38.1k pending on experience (early finish Fridays!) We are looking for an experienced and proactive HR Officer to deliver a high-quality HR service that supports both operational and business objectives. This is a broad generalist role covering the full employee lifecycle, providing expert advice, managing employee relations matters, supporting recruitment activities, and driving continuous improvement across HR processes. Key Responsibilities Manage employee relations cases, including disciplinary, grievance, absence management, investigations, and performance issues. Provide timely and practical HR advice to managers and employees on policies, procedures, and employment law. Review, develop, and maintain HR policies, procedures, and documentation. Lead recruitment and onboarding activities across the business. Support sickness absence management, occupational health processes, and employee wellbeing initiatives. Produce HR reports and workforce data to support business decision-making. Deliver training and coaching to managers on HR best practice. Identify opportunities to improve HR processes, efficiency, and compliance. About You Minimum 2 years' experience in a generalist HR role. Strong employee relations experience, including disciplinary, grievance, and absence management. Good knowledge of UK employment legislation and its practical application. Experience advising managers and employees on HR policies and procedures. Strong organisational, communication, and relationship-building skills. Confident using HR systems and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel. HR qualification or equivalent experience; CIPD Level 5 (or working towards) desirable. Experience with occupational health, wellbeing initiatives, payroll support, HR reporting, and manager training. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated HR professional looking to make a real impact within a busy and evolving organisation.
Aug 24, 2026
Full time
WASHINGTON (Ref 803 ) Permanent £35k - £38.1k pending on experience (early finish Fridays!) We are looking for an experienced and proactive HR Officer to deliver a high-quality HR service that supports both operational and business objectives. This is a broad generalist role covering the full employee lifecycle, providing expert advice, managing employee relations matters, supporting recruitment activities, and driving continuous improvement across HR processes. Key Responsibilities Manage employee relations cases, including disciplinary, grievance, absence management, investigations, and performance issues. Provide timely and practical HR advice to managers and employees on policies, procedures, and employment law. Review, develop, and maintain HR policies, procedures, and documentation. Lead recruitment and onboarding activities across the business. Support sickness absence management, occupational health processes, and employee wellbeing initiatives. Produce HR reports and workforce data to support business decision-making. Deliver training and coaching to managers on HR best practice. Identify opportunities to improve HR processes, efficiency, and compliance. About You Minimum 2 years' experience in a generalist HR role. Strong employee relations experience, including disciplinary, grievance, and absence management. Good knowledge of UK employment legislation and its practical application. Experience advising managers and employees on HR policies and procedures. Strong organisational, communication, and relationship-building skills. Confident using HR systems and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel. HR qualification or equivalent experience; CIPD Level 5 (or working towards) desirable. Experience with occupational health, wellbeing initiatives, payroll support, HR reporting, and manager training. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated HR professional looking to make a real impact within a busy and evolving organisation.
HR Assistant DURHAM (Ref 781 ) 14 month FTC £28,500 on site role Reporting to the HR Manager this is a great opportunity to work across all elements of the HR function. As HR Assistant you will provide effective and accurate HR administrative support across the full employment life cycle including: Recruitment and Onboarding Support recruitment activities, including maintenance of recruitment tracker, preparation for and attendance at interviews and recruitment events Prepare new starter documentation, including contracts and induction packs Organise and maintain accurate personnel records for new starters Support new starter inductions Support the coordination and tracking of new starter training during temporary or probationary periods Training, Development and Performance Support the sourcing, booking and coordination of internal and external training activities Maintain accurate, comprehensive and up-to-date training records Support data collection for HR processes including performance management, appraisals and probationary reviews Collect and prepare data relating to employee performance issues Employee Administration and Pay Ensure rotas are updated within relevant time and attendance systems Prepare for approval weekly agency timesheets Collate payroll amendments and provide accurate data for payroll processing, including starter and leaver documentation Update internal HR systems and databases (e.g. sickness absence, maternity leave, return-to-work records) Attendance, Wellbeing and Employee Relations Administer T&A data, holiday and sickness data Support the preparation of data for sickness absence management processes Administer the Occupational Health system, including maintaining accurate records Download and review Occupational Health reports and data Assist with the preparation of return to work documentation and absence histories Leavers and Exit Management Support the administration of leaver processes, including preparation of exit interview data and conduct exit interviews Ensure personnel records are accurately maintained and archived in line with GDPR and Company policy Compliance, Audit and HR Projects Support data collection and document preparation Ensure HR records and documentation remain audit-ready at all times Support and participate in wider HR projects as required. Experience needed for the role: Understanding of HR administrative processes across the employee life cycle Awareness of employment legislation and HR best practice Understanding of confidentiality, data protection and ethical practice Strong administrative and organisational skills with high attention to detail Ability to manage HR data accurately and meet deadlines Confident use of HR systems and Microsoft Office Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment Effective communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively
May 08, 2026
Full time
HR Assistant DURHAM (Ref 781 ) 14 month FTC £28,500 on site role Reporting to the HR Manager this is a great opportunity to work across all elements of the HR function. As HR Assistant you will provide effective and accurate HR administrative support across the full employment life cycle including: Recruitment and Onboarding Support recruitment activities, including maintenance of recruitment tracker, preparation for and attendance at interviews and recruitment events Prepare new starter documentation, including contracts and induction packs Organise and maintain accurate personnel records for new starters Support new starter inductions Support the coordination and tracking of new starter training during temporary or probationary periods Training, Development and Performance Support the sourcing, booking and coordination of internal and external training activities Maintain accurate, comprehensive and up-to-date training records Support data collection for HR processes including performance management, appraisals and probationary reviews Collect and prepare data relating to employee performance issues Employee Administration and Pay Ensure rotas are updated within relevant time and attendance systems Prepare for approval weekly agency timesheets Collate payroll amendments and provide accurate data for payroll processing, including starter and leaver documentation Update internal HR systems and databases (e.g. sickness absence, maternity leave, return-to-work records) Attendance, Wellbeing and Employee Relations Administer T&A data, holiday and sickness data Support the preparation of data for sickness absence management processes Administer the Occupational Health system, including maintaining accurate records Download and review Occupational Health reports and data Assist with the preparation of return to work documentation and absence histories Leavers and Exit Management Support the administration of leaver processes, including preparation of exit interview data and conduct exit interviews Ensure personnel records are accurately maintained and archived in line with GDPR and Company policy Compliance, Audit and HR Projects Support data collection and document preparation Ensure HR records and documentation remain audit-ready at all times Support and participate in wider HR projects as required. Experience needed for the role: Understanding of HR administrative processes across the employee life cycle Awareness of employment legislation and HR best practice Understanding of confidentiality, data protection and ethical practice Strong administrative and organisational skills with high attention to detail Ability to manage HR data accurately and meet deadlines Confident use of HR systems and Microsoft Office Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment Effective communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively
NORTH EAST (Ref 780) PERMANENT up to £38k + a range of benefits and hybrid working Our client is a a multi award winning business, fast growing and with a fantastic culture. In the newly created role, the Talent Acquisition Advisor will source great talent and support the continued growth of the business. This is a hands-on, delivery-focused role where you'll own end-to-end recruitment across the business. You'll work closely with hiring managers, offering expert advice, improving the approach to Talent Acquisition. You'll report to the Head of People & Culture (who is fabulous) and be part of the People team. What You'll Do Hiring Manager Support Build strong relationships with hiring managers, understanding role requirements and business needs Provide practical recruitment advice and guide managers through a fair, effective hiring process Coach hiring managers on interviewing and best practice Offer constructive input on role briefs and hiring expectations Work collaboratively with People Advice Partners on workforce planning, headcount and recruitment strategies Sales & Operations Recruitment Manage end-to-end, volume recruitment in a fast-paced environment Source, screen and onboard candidates efficiently Plan and deliver assessment centres and hiring events Partner with training teams to ensure smooth onboarding and readiness Maintain strong pipelines to support ongoing hiring demand. Use data to optimise pipelines and maintain strong talent pools Support business growth by filling roles quickly and at scale General Recruitment Assess and shortlist candidates based on skills, experience and values alignment Deliver a high-quality candidate experience with clear communication and feedback Manage multiple roles while maintaining pace and quality Identify and implement simple process improvements Use market insight to guide hiring decisions and improve outcomes Talent Sourcing Proactively source candidates using LinkedIn, job boards, events and networks Build and maintain talent pools for current and future roles Use targeted, personalised outreach to engage candidates that reflect the brand and culture Recruitment Data & Insights Track and report on recruitment activity and performance Use data and insights to improve hiring outcomes and pipeline effectiveness Maintain and optimise the recruitment system to streamline processes Agency Management Work with selected agency partners where needed Support management of preferred supplier list (PSL) Ensure agencies deliver against expectations What We're Looking For The ideal candidate has: Experience managing end-to-end recruitment in a fast-paced environment Strong understanding of recruitment best practice and employment legislation Confident working collaboratively with hiring managers and providing guidance Strong sourcing and pipeline-building skills Organised, proactive and able to manage high volumes Passion for delivering a great candidate experience A curious and analytical mindset, using data and insight to continuously improve recruitment practices
May 08, 2026
Full time
NORTH EAST (Ref 780) PERMANENT up to £38k + a range of benefits and hybrid working Our client is a a multi award winning business, fast growing and with a fantastic culture. In the newly created role, the Talent Acquisition Advisor will source great talent and support the continued growth of the business. This is a hands-on, delivery-focused role where you'll own end-to-end recruitment across the business. You'll work closely with hiring managers, offering expert advice, improving the approach to Talent Acquisition. You'll report to the Head of People & Culture (who is fabulous) and be part of the People team. What You'll Do Hiring Manager Support Build strong relationships with hiring managers, understanding role requirements and business needs Provide practical recruitment advice and guide managers through a fair, effective hiring process Coach hiring managers on interviewing and best practice Offer constructive input on role briefs and hiring expectations Work collaboratively with People Advice Partners on workforce planning, headcount and recruitment strategies Sales & Operations Recruitment Manage end-to-end, volume recruitment in a fast-paced environment Source, screen and onboard candidates efficiently Plan and deliver assessment centres and hiring events Partner with training teams to ensure smooth onboarding and readiness Maintain strong pipelines to support ongoing hiring demand. Use data to optimise pipelines and maintain strong talent pools Support business growth by filling roles quickly and at scale General Recruitment Assess and shortlist candidates based on skills, experience and values alignment Deliver a high-quality candidate experience with clear communication and feedback Manage multiple roles while maintaining pace and quality Identify and implement simple process improvements Use market insight to guide hiring decisions and improve outcomes Talent Sourcing Proactively source candidates using LinkedIn, job boards, events and networks Build and maintain talent pools for current and future roles Use targeted, personalised outreach to engage candidates that reflect the brand and culture Recruitment Data & Insights Track and report on recruitment activity and performance Use data and insights to improve hiring outcomes and pipeline effectiveness Maintain and optimise the recruitment system to streamline processes Agency Management Work with selected agency partners where needed Support management of preferred supplier list (PSL) Ensure agencies deliver against expectations What We're Looking For The ideal candidate has: Experience managing end-to-end recruitment in a fast-paced environment Strong understanding of recruitment best practice and employment legislation Confident working collaboratively with hiring managers and providing guidance Strong sourcing and pipeline-building skills Organised, proactive and able to manage high volumes Passion for delivering a great candidate experience A curious and analytical mindset, using data and insight to continuously improve recruitment practices
