You will support the Head of People & Communications and People Team Manager in providing operational HR support with a specific emphasis on TUPE transfers, HR systems accuracy, and people data management. The role ensures TUPE processes are administered accurately and compliantly, colleague data is maintained to a high standard, and HR systems effectively support the TUPE process, reporting, and decisionmaking.
This is a deliveryfocused role, working closely with the People Team Manager and the People Business Partner (TUPE) to ensure statutory and organisational requirements are met.
Key Responsibilities
TUPE Administration Support
- Provide administrative support for TUPE transfers, both incoming and outgoing
- Maintain accurate colleague data for TUPE consultation and due diligence processes
- Assist with TUPE consultation meeting administration, documentation and recordkeeping
- Ensure contractual information and transfers are accurately reflected within HR systems
- Work closely with the People Team to ensure TUPE processes are compliant, wellmanaged and auditable
HR Systems & Data
- Maintain accurate and uptodate colleague records within the HR Information System (HRIS)
- Record contractual information, absence and annual leave within HR systems
- Produce standard and adhoc HR reports to support the People Team
- Ensure GDPR compliance and data integrity across all HR systems
Learning, Development & Compliance
- Be responsible for the transfer of all Learning & Development information for incoming colleagues
- Interrogate Learning & Development information to identify gaps to establish training plans and requirements linked to the Competence and Conduct standard
- Produce training and compliance reports for managers and the People team
Onboarding Delivery
- Support the People team in delivering a robust induction programme
- Ensure all new colleagues are equipped with the correct resources from day one, including IT and Uniforms
Policies, Engagement & Culture
- Support the implementation and consistent application of HR policies and procedures
- Promote equality, diversity and inclusion through all HR processes
- Assist with colleague engagement initiatives and internal events
- Demonstrate and promote the organisation s values and customerfocused culture
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Essential
- CIPD Level 3 qualified (or relevant experience)
- Proven experience in an HR Officer or HR Administrator role
- Sound understanding of core employment legislation and HR processes
- Strong attention to detail and ability to handle confidential information appropriately
- Experience of working with HR systems and data input
Desirable
- CIPD Level 5 qualified (or working towards)
- Practical experience supporting TUPE transfers
- Experience supporting colleague relations processes in a regulated environment
System Skills (Essential)
The People Officer must be confident and competent in using the following systems:
- HR Information Systems (HRIS)
o Maintaining colleague records
o Producing standard and adhoc reports - Learning Management Systems (LMS)
o Recording training activity
o Monitoring compliance and mandatory learning - Microsoft 365
o Outlook
o Excel (data handling, reporting, trackers)
o Word (contracts, letters and HR documentation)
o Teams
Skills & Competencies
- Strong organisational and prioritisation skills
- Clear, professional written and verbal communication
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Customerfocused and solutionoriented approach
- Ability to work within defined procedures and escalate issues appropriately
- Professional integrity and discretion
What we offer
We want Homes in Somerset to be a great place to work, where colleagues are proud to work for the organisation. As well as working alongside some amazing colleagues to provide great services to our customers, we offer a range of benefits.
- We recognise the importance of a work life balance and our hybrid working policy allows you to adapt.
- Up to date, modern equipment provided whether working at home or in the office. We also offer a contribution towards the cost of a desk.
- Generous holiday allowance which rises with service.
- You ll be auto enrolled into the Local Government Pension Scheme with a generous employer contribution.
- We pay more than the statutory parental leave and work with you to balance work and life commitments.
- We offer a 24-hour helpline and access to welfare and lifestyle advice, including counselling. We have also supported colleagues to become Mental Health First Aiders.
- Great learning and development opportunities.
- We celebrate success linked to our values including HiS Heroes and long service.
- Access to discounts for sport, leisure, and entertainment activities via our benefit platform.