HR Support Officer (12 Month Fixed Term Contract)

Are you an organised, proactive administrator with payroll experience and a passion for delivering excellent customer service? If so, we'd love to hear from you.

About the Role

We are looking for a motivated and friendly individual to join our supportive HR team as a Part-Time HR Support Officer. This varied and rewarding role provides essential administrative support to the HR Officer, HR Business Partners and wider HR function, including payroll. You will play a key role in ensuring a professional, efficient and responsive HR service for employees, managers and prospective candidates. You will be involved in a wide range of HR activities, including recruitment and onboarding, training administration, payroll support, performance management, employee relations and HR reporting. As a first point of contact for HR enquiries, you will provide helpful advice and support while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism at all times. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your HR knowledge and administrative skills within a collaborative team environment, where your contribution will make a real difference in supporting the Council as a great place to work.

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Has proven administrative and some payroll experience.
• Has experience working in a confidential environment and handling sensitive information appropriately.
• Demonstrates a high level of accuracy and numeracy.
• Has excellent customer service, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Is highly organised and able to work independently using their own initiative.
• Enjoys working as part of a small team and is flexible in supporting colleagues when needed.
• Can effectively prioritise workloads and manage competing deadlines.
• Has strong attention to detail and a commitment to providing a high-quality service.

What we offer

When you join us your expertise, skills and experience will be valued, and your career development will be our priority. We are committed to creating a collaborative and innovative environment which empowers you to thrive. You will be part of a friendly, supportive One Team culture with the chance to make a real difference. We use Viva Engage to keep you connected and engaged and we hold regular face-to-face meetings, such as Chief Executive briefings to keep you in the loop. We are conveniently located close to Oxted Station and have on-site parking. In addition to the stated pay, we offer membership and contributions towards the Local Government Pension Scheme, flexible working (up to three days a week from home), flexi-time, payment of a relevant professional subscription and access to a discounted health scheme.

Diversity statement

At Tandridge District Council, we pride ourselves on maintaining an inclusive workplace, ensuring equality, fairness, and inclusion is at the heart of everything we do and good practice is embedded in the Council’s culture and services. We welcome applications from all sectors of our community, including BAME, LGBTQ+ and all groups protected under the Equality Act. Tandridge is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.