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Your new company

An established organisation who I have worked with on a number of occasions are seeking an experienced HR Advisor / HR Officer to join its busy People team on a temporary basis. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Human Resources generalist to work in a fast-paced environment where you'll play a key role in delivering a high-quality HR service across recruitment, employee life cycle administration, HR systems, and employee relations.

Your new role

• Managing recruitment and onboarding activities, including drafting and posting adverts, coordinating interviews, issuing contracts, and supporting hiring managers
• Supporting the implementation and ongoing use of an Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
• Maintaining employee records and processing changes through the HR Information System (HRIS), including new starters, contractual changes, and leavers.
• Producing HR reports and monitoring key people processes such as probation reviews.
• Providing first-line HR advice to managers and employees on policies and procedures.
• Supporting employee relations activities, including note-taking at formal meetings and managing employee administration.
• Assisting with HR communications, intranet content, and service desk enquiries.

What you'll need to succeed

• CIPD Level 5 qualification (or equivalent experience).
• Previous experience within a generalist HR or HR Advisory role.
• Experience supporting recruitment and onboarding processes.
• Confidence using HR systems, including ATS and HRIS platforms.
• The ability to quickly learn and adapt to new systems and processes.
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills and the confidence to support managers and employees.
• Experience handling sensitive and confidential information with professionalism.
• A proactive, customer-focused approach to HR service delivery.

What you'll get in return

• Competitive hourly rate.
• Full-time temporary assignment running until October 2026.
• Hybrid working arrangement.
• Opportunity to gain exposure to HR systems projects and process improvement initiatives.
• A varied and rewarding HR role within a supportive team environment.
• Immediate start available

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