HR Officer - 12 month contract in Marlow

Fantastic opportunity to join our client's UK Head Office in a brand new role. With a key focus on Employee Relations, the HR Officer will be the main point of contact for all employees, providing support and guidance, and also delivering in-house training to line managers. The successful candidate will be qualified to CIPD Level 5, with experience working in a Head Office based HR role. They will also possess good Excel skills and experience using HR systems. This is an initial 12 month fixed term contract, paying £40k - £45k plus excellent benefits. Hybrid working after initial training period.

Duties include:

• Serve as the first point of contact for employee relations issues, providing guidance and support to employees and managers.
• Manage and resolve employee grievances, disciplinary actions, and conflict resolution in line with company policies and employment law.
• Conduct investigations into employee complaints and prepare detailed reports and recommendations.
• Promote a positive work environment through proactive engagement and communication strategies.
• Monitor employee morale and engagement, identifying trends and recommending interventions.
• Deliver in-house training to line managers on effective people management practices.
• Assist in the implementation of HR policies and procedures.
• Assist in establishing training needs and coordinating of learning and development programs.
• Maintain and update employee records in the HRIS (Workday) system.
• Assist with HR reporting and analytics.
• Participate in HR projects and initiatives.

Skills/Experience:

• CIPD qualified to Level 5 or above is essential.
• Experience in a generalist HR role with exposure to ER.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office including Excel at intermediate level.
• Competent working on HRIS systems, experience using Workday desirable.

Please note that we will only contact those candidates that we assess as suitable for the positions we have currently available based on their experience, training, and skills. If we do not have anything suitable, we will not keep your CV for more than 30 days. As an equal opportunity employer, Bucks and Berks Recruitment is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply.