At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead HR functions and support managers across recruitment, employee relations, and policy development.
- Company: Join Harrogate Neighbours, a values-led organisation with over 50 years of community support.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, health cash plan, supportive environment, and occasional home working.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth in a collaborative and positive workplace culture.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a respected organisation while developing your HR career.
- Qualifications: Practical HR experience, knowledge of UK employment law, and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 38000 - 38000 £ per year.
We are recruiting on behalf of Harrogate Neighbours for an experienced HR Officer to lead and develop their HR function. This is an excellent opportunity for a HR professional who enjoys working across the full employee lifecycle and wants the autonomy to make a genuine impact within a values-led organisation. This is a standalone HR role, offering a broad and varied workload across recruitment, employee relations, learning and development, performance management, policy development, compliance, and workforce planning.
You'll work closely with senior leaders, providing practical HR advice while helping to shape and improve people processes across the organisation.
Why Join Harrogate Neighbours?
Harrogate Neighbours has been supporting older people and the local community for over 50 years. Their reputation has been built on delivering high-quality care, housing and support services while creating a positive, supportive environment for both residents and employees. This is an organisation that genuinely invests in its people, values collaboration, and recognises that a strong workplace culture starts with having the right people in place. As HR Officer, you'll play a key role in helping the organisation continue to attract, develop and retain talented individuals who share its values.
What's on Offer?
- Salary of £35,000 - £38,000 depending on experience
- Full-time hours, Monday to Friday
- Paid lunch break
- Occasional home working by arrangement
- Health Cash Plan, Employee Assistance Programme
- Blue Light Card eligibility
- Supportive, values-driven working environment
The Role
As HR Officer, you will provide a high-quality HR advisory service to managers across the organisation. Key responsibilities include:
- Managing end-to-end recruitment and onboarding processes
- Supporting managers with employee relations matters including performance, attendance, disciplinary and grievance processes
- Advising on HR policies, procedures and employment legislation
- Coordinating induction, probation and appraisal processes
- Maintaining accurate HR records and ensuring GDPR compliance
- Producing HR reports and supporting senior management with workforce planning
- Managing relationships with external recruitment partners and employment law advisers
- Supporting staff engagement initiatives, benefits administration and employee recognition programmes
- Overseeing HR compliance, safeguarding requirements and right-to-work checks
- Line management of a part-time HR Administrator
About You
We are looking for an organised and proactive HR professional who can balance strategic thinking with a hands-on approach. You will have:
- Practical HR experience across a broad range of HR functions
- Experience managing employee relations cases
- Knowledge of UK employment legislation and HR best practice
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- Experience providing clear and practical HR advice to managers
- Good Microsoft Office skills, including document and spreadsheet management
- A CIPD Level 3 qualification or above
- Experience within a care, housing, charity or regulated environment would be advantageous but is not essential.
How to Apply
If you're looking for a varied HR role where you can make a real difference and contribute to the success of a respected organisation, we'd love to hear from you. Please apply with a well-presented and up to date CV.
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Harrogate Neighbours is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being and development of its staff, fostering a supportive and collaborative work culture. With over 50 years of experience in providing high-quality care and support services, employees benefit from a values-driven environment that encourages personal growth and offers a range of benefits, including a health cash plan and flexible working arrangements. As an HR Officer, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the organisation while working closely with senior leaders to enhance people processes.
