Job Description
HR Officer - 12 month Fixed Term Contract
Location: Didcot, Oxfordshire (Hybrid)Salary: c.£32,000 per annum plus benefits and bonus opportunity Contract: 12 month FTC
Reed HR are pleased to be supporting a well-established UK business in the appointment of an HR Officer on a 12-month fixed-term contract.
This is a hands-on HR role with a strong focus on employee relations, offering broad exposure across the employee lifecycle within a fast-paced, people-focused environment. The role operates on a hybrid basis, with 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home.
The Role
- Act as a visible and trusted HR presence, providing pragmatic advice and guidance
- Manage employee relations cases end to end, escalating complex matters where appropriate
- Support recruitment, onboarding, probation, absence and performance management activity
- Advise managers on recruitment best practice and HR policy
- Support HR projects including engagement, communication and people development initiatives
- Maintain HR systems, reporting and provide payroll/onboarding cover when required
- Keep up to date with employment law and HR best practice
About You
- Proven experience managing employee relations cases
- Experience supporting key elements of the employee lifecycle
- Good working knowledge of UK employment law
- Strong communication and organisational skills
- Comfortable dealing with confidential and sensitive matters
- Competent in MS Office
- CIPD qualified or studying towards CIPD (desirable)
The Organisation
Our client offers a progressive, inclusive culture with a strong focus on collaboration, growth mindset and continuous improvement.
We would welcome applications from candidates available to commence a 12-month fixed-term role, with the relevant experience.
