HR Officer - Volunteer in Nottingham

We are seeking a highly motivated and organized individual to join our HR team as a volunteer HR Officer. This role is crucial in ensuring our HR operations run smoothly, directly supporting the organisation’s mission of sustainable development.

This role strengthens the organisation’s ability to manage its growing volunteer base and maintain a supportive, structured, and compliant working environment. By ensuring accurate records, smooth onboarding, and consistent HR processes, the HR Officer helps volunteers feel informed, valued, and supported throughout their journey. Their contribution directly enhances organisational capacity, improves internal communication, and ensures that The Community Revolution can continue delivering high‑impact community projects with a reliable and well‑coordinated team.

Key Responsibilities and Deliverables

• Provide general administrative support to the HR department, including responding to emails and supporting day‑to‑day HR operations.
• Assist with recruitment by posting roles, reviewing applications, and coordinating interviews.
• Support onboarding processes, including preparing welcome packs and guiding new volunteers through induction.
• Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date HR records, personnel files, and digital documentation.
• Serve as a liaison between the HR department and other teams, ensuring effective communication and collaboration.
• Ensure compliance with organisational policies and HR procedures.
• Support volunteer engagement and retention activities.
• Contribute to improving HR processes and documentation where needed.

Deliverables

• Accurate HR records
• Smooth onboarding experiences
• Timely communication across teams
• Consistent application of HR policies

Essential Requirements (must‑haves)

• A minimum of three years’ experience in HR, administration, or people operations is essential.
• Knowledge or experience of human resources or people operations.
• Demonstrable interest in social enterprise, sustainable development, or the volunteer sector.

Core Skills and Competencies

• Excellent administrative and organisational skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain confidentiality
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to prioritise tasks and manage multiple responsibilities

Digital Workplace Requirements

• Basic digital literacy and reliable internet connection.
• Proficiency with Gmail and Calendar, Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides), video conferencing and messaging tools.

Desirable Skills and Experience (nice‑to‑haves)

• HR certification (or working towards one), such as CIPD or SHRM
• Experience working in a remote or digital‑first team
• Familiarity with tools such as Trello, Slack, or HR software
• Fluency in multiple languages

Remote

The volunteer will support the HR function by ensuring that core people‑management processes are delivered consistently and professionally across the organisation. This includes maintaining accurate volunteer and staff records, supporting recruitment and onboarding activities, coordinating documentation, and ensuring that HR policies and procedures are followed. The HR Officer will also assist with compliance tasks, communication with volunteers, and day‑to‑day operational HR activities that help the organisation run smoothly. They will work closely with the HR Team Lead and other team members to ensure that all HR operations are organised, timely, and aligned with organisational standards.