At a Glance
- Tasks: Support HR processes, manage payroll, and ensure compliance in a community-focused organisation.
- Company: Join SW9 Community Housing, a resident-led charity making a difference in Stockwell/Brixton.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, pension scheme, generous leave, and wellness perks.
- Other info: Great opportunities for learning and career growth in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in HR while supporting a vibrant community.
- Qualifications: Experience in HR, employment law, and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 29700 - 36300 £ per year.
SW9 Community Housing is a resident-led social housing charity responsible for the delivery of housing management and maintenance services for around 1,800 homes and several commercial and community buildings in Stockwell/Brixton on behalf of a G15 Housing Association, Sovereign Network Group.
We are seeking to recruit a Human Resource Officer, with a focus on service delivery and a people-centred approach. This is a pivotal role within SW9 Community Housing to provide HR advice, administration, and system support to management and to ensure that employees receive a strong level of professional HR support in line with the company strategic goals.
- HR Systems & Administration: Administer the full employee lifecycle via our HRIS, ensuring data integrity, accurate personnel records, and compliant onboarding/offboarding.
- Payroll: Prepare and process monthly payroll data, managing all starters, leavers, and variations with high accuracy.
- Data & Reporting: Provide admin support for employee relations casework, disciplinary processes, and end-to-end recruitment coordination.
- L&D & Compliance: Support training scheduling, mandatory compliance monitoring, and assist with HR policy documentation.
Requirements include:
- Clear understanding of HR services and its contribution to the organisation.
- Extensive knowledge of Human Resources and employment law.
- Possesses HR administration and advisory skills to work flexibly and collaboratively.
- Intermediate IT and computer skills including Word, Outlook, and Excel.
- Ability to work as part of a team and to work without supervision.
- Clear and accurate written and verbal communication appropriate for the audience and to write HR reports.
- Strong relationship building and stakeholder management skills to liaise with a wide range of people, both internal and external to the organisation.
- Ensures that all work is undertaken in compliance with the Data Protection Acts (DPA).
- Operational HR experience, providing staff with advice and supporting managers in all aspects of HR.
- Range of experience in the use of computerised HR systems; experience of Cascade HR is highly desirable.
- Experience in administering payroll and staff benefits.
- Experience of working in social housing is desirable.
Benefits include:
- Competitive salary
- A defined contribution Pensions Scheme (employer match up to 8%)
- 5 x annual salary life assurance cover
- Competitive annual leave entitlement
- Interest-free loans (including season ticket loan, Cycle-to-Work scheme, rent deposit loan)
- Employee assistance programme
- Excellent learning & development opportunities
- Staff discount scheme, discounted gym membership
- Medicash - medical cash plan
- A modern office and facilities
Full details of the role profile available on request.
HR Officer/Senior Officer employer: SW9 Community Housing
SW9 Community Housing is an exceptional employer that prioritises a people-centred approach within a vibrant community setting in Stockwell/Brixton. With a strong commitment to employee development, competitive benefits including a generous pension scheme and interest-free loans, and a supportive work culture, we empower our HR professionals to thrive while making a meaningful impact in social housing. Join us to be part of a dedicated team that values collaboration and professional growth.
