HR Officer in London

Anderson Knight is delighted to be partnering with a well-established and forward-thinking organisation based in the south of Glasgow to recruit an HR Officer to join their HR team. This role is ideal for an HR professional looking to further develop their career in a hands-on, generalist position. As HR Officer, you will provide day-to-day HR support across the business, ensuring HR processes run smoothly and employees receive a high standard of service. You will support a wide range of HR activities including employee lifecycle administration, recruitment coordination, HR systems management, and policy support, while contributing to a positive and inclusive workplace culture. This is a full-time, hybrid role with occasional travel required, therefore a full UK driving licence is essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide first-line HR support to employees and managers, responding to queries on policies, procedures, and HR processes.
• Support the delivery of the People Strategy by assisting with HR initiatives aligned to business objectives and company values.
• Coordinate onboarding activities, ensuring new starters receive a smooth and welcoming induction experience.
• Manage offboarding processes, ensuring all paperwork is completed and employee records are updated accurately.
• Maintain and update employee records within the HR system, ensuring data accuracy and compliance with GDPR requirements.
• Support payroll processes by preparing and submitting accurate data, including starters, leavers, and changes.
• Assist with benefits administration, including enrolments, amendments, and employee queries.
• Support recruitment activity by posting vacancies, coordinating interviews, communicating with candidates, and preparing offer documentation.
• Generate HR reports such as absence, turnover, and headcount to support the HR team and wider business.
• Ensure employee files are maintained in line with legal requirements and audit standards.
• Assist in the implementation of HR policies and procedures, including absence management, disciplinary, and grievance processes.
• Support the creation and updating of HR documentation, templates, and guidance materials.
• Assist with internal HR communications, including newsletters, updates, and announcements.
• Contribute to wellbeing, engagement, and culture initiatives that enhance the overall employee experience.
• Support continuous improvement of HR processes to ensure efficiency, consistency, and best practice.

Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in an HR Assistant, HR Administrator, or HR Officer role.
• A good understanding of HR processes and the employee lifecycle.
• Confident handling HR queries with professionalism and discretion.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Experience working with HR systems and producing reports.
• Basic knowledge of employment law and HR best practice.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A proactive and collaborative approach with a willingness to learn and develop within HR.