At a Glance
- Tasks: Support the full employee lifecycle and manage HR processes in a dynamic environment.
- Company: Join Folkestone & Hythe District Council, a recognised outstanding organisation to work for.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible working, generous leave, and health & wellbeing initiatives.
- Other info: Hybrid role with great career growth opportunities and a positive work culture.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a supportive team while developing your HR skills.
- Qualifications: Hands-on HR experience and strong communication skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
We’re looking for a proactive and organised HR professional to join our expanding Human Resources team as an HR Officer. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with hands-on HR experience who enjoys variety, takes pride in high-quality work, and thrives in a fast-paced, people-focused environment.
As an HR Officer, you will play a key role in delivering an efficient, responsive and professional HR service across the organisation. Supporting the full employee lifecycle, you’ll work closely with a range of staff, ensuring processes run smoothly and consistently. This is a varied role where strong ICT, communication and organisation skills are required. In addition to this, you will need to demonstrate a high level of attention to detail, along with the ability to prioritise workload. You will need to have some experience of HR related administrative duties in order to effectively undertake a broad range of activities, including:
- End-to-end recruitment administration, from advertising roles to coordinating interviews and onboarding
- Managing employee lifecycle processes including starters, leavers and contractual changes
- Providing guidance to managers on a range of HR procedures and ensuring compliance with policies
- Maintaining accurate HR and payroll system records
- Acting as the first point of contact for HR queries, providing responses and escalating efficiently and delivering excellent customer service
Please note this is a hybrid position, with a minimum office presence of 2 days per week.
At Folkestone & Hythe District Council, we’re committed to creating a positive and inclusive working environment where our people can thrive. Recognised by Best Companies as an outstanding organisation to work for, you will benefit from a supportive and collaborative team and a comprehensive rewards package that supports family friendly initiatives, development and work life balance, including:
- Flexible and hybrid working culture
- Generous annual leave
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Health & wellbeing initiatives, including an Employee Assistance Programme
- Reimbursement of professional membership subscriptions
- Salary sacrifice schemes
- Corporate memberships and discount schemes
- Great location: centrally based, close to transport links and free office parking.
Interviews are currently envisaged to take place during the week commencing 22nd June 2026. Possible earlier closing of vacancy due to high application volume. For an informal discussion about the role please contact Ritchie Bennett, Senior HR Business Partner: Ritchie.Bennett@folkestone-hythe.gov.uk
Please apply online via the link provided below. Please note that we do not accept CVs without a fully completed application form.
HR Officer in Kent employer: Folkestone Hythe
Folkestone & Hythe District Council is an exceptional employer that prioritises a positive and inclusive work culture, offering a supportive environment where employees can thrive. With flexible and hybrid working options, generous annual leave, and a commitment to health and wellbeing initiatives, this role as an HR Officer provides not only professional growth opportunities but also a rewarding work-life balance in a centrally located office with excellent transport links.
