HR Officer in Folkestone

HR Officer – Temporary to Permanent Location: Folkestone, Kent Hours: 37 hours per week Are you an organised HR administrator looking for your next career move? We’re recruiting an HR Officer on behalf of our client in Folkestone. This temporary-to-permanent opportunity offers a varied role supporting the employee lifecycle, working closely with the Senior HR Business Partner and wider HR team. You’ll be a key contact for employees and managers, keeping HR processes running smoothly and providing an accurate, professional and responsive service. The role * Prepare contractual changes, formal correspondence and employee documentation, updating systems and notifying payroll. * Maintain accurate HR and payroll records, personnel files and organisational charts. * Record and monitor absence, following up with managers on medical certificates, return-to-work forms and outstanding actions. * Manage the HR inbox independently, responding to queries and escalating matters appropriately. * Support pension administration, employment references, payroll claims and compliance checks. * Track employment checks, DBS renewals, appraisal returns and declarations, highlighting concerns to HR Business Partners. * Take accurate minutes at formal meetings and assist with reporting, purchase orders and invoices. * Help maintain HR guidance, forms and intranet content, and support departmental projects. About you You’ll have recent experience in an HR-related role or carrying out HR duties, alongside experience in a customer-focused administrative environment. You’ll understand the importance of confidentiality and handle sensitive information with care. We’re looking for someone who brings: * Excellent organisation skills and the ability to prioritise competing deadlines. * Strong attention to detail and confident written and verbal communication. * Good Microsoft Office skills. * A professional, approachable manner and the ability to build relationships at all levels. * Confidence working independently and collaboratively. * GCSEs in English and Maths at grades A–C/9–4, or equivalent qualifications or relevant experience. A CIPD Level 3 Foundation Certificate in People Practice, or progress towards it, would be beneficial, as would experience using HR/payroll systems or working in local government. These are desirable rather than essential. What’s on offer A varied HR opportunity within a collaborative team, hybrid working and the potential to progress into permanent employment