HR Officer/Senior Officer in Ware

Ware Full-Time 35000 - 35000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible

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At a Glance

Tasks: Support recruitment, employee relations, and wellbeing initiatives in a dynamic HR role.
Company: Join a growing organisation with a focus on people and development.
Benefits: Up to £35,000 salary, funded CIPD Level 5 training, and career growth opportunities.
Other info: Gain hands-on experience and build positive relationships across the organisation.
Why this job: Make a real impact while advancing your HR career in a supportive environment.
Qualifications: Experience in HR and working towards a CIPD qualification is preferred.

The predicted salary is between 35000 - 35000 £ per year.

Ready to take the next step in your HR career? We are looking for an enthusiastic, organised and people-focused HR Officer to join a busy and growing organisation. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced HR professional, or someone currently working towards their CIPD qualification, to take on a varied and rewarding role with genuine opportunities for career development. Funded CIPD Level 5 training is available, providing an excellent opportunity to develop your professional expertise and progress towards a wider HR position.

The role involves working closely with the Senior Leadership Team to provide a comprehensive HR service and become a trusted point of contact for staff across the organisation. Your responsibilities will include:

Coordinating end-to-end recruitment, including creating adverts, shortlisting, arranging interviews and completing pre-employment checks.
Managing new starter induction and probation processes.
Acting as a friendly, approachable and professional point of contact for employees.
Supporting managers with absence management, return-to-work meetings, occupational health referrals and attendance plans.
Monitoring staff absence and producing regular reports.
Organising trigger-point meetings and preparing relevant HR correspondence.
Maintaining accurate and confidential employee records.
Supporting maternity and paternity processes, including risk assessments.
Coordinating exit interviews.
Supporting workforce reporting and ensuring key deadlines are met.
Assisting with HR meetings, note-taking and documentation.
Supporting staff wellbeing initiatives and events.
Contributing to recruitment, professional development and effective staff management.

About you: We are looking for someone who:

Has previous experience working in HR.
Holds, or is currently working towards, a CIPD qualification.
Has experience supporting recruitment and pre-employment checks.
Has a good understanding of HR procedures and processes.
Is highly organised, proactive and able to manage competing priorities.
Has excellent communication and administrative skills.
Is confident handling sensitive and confidential information.
Builds positive relationships with employees and managers at all levels.
Is approachable, professional and solutions-focused.
Is keen to develop their HR career and take on increasing responsibility.

Why apply? This is an opportunity to join a growing organisation where you will gain broad, hands-on HR experience across recruitment, employee relations, absence management, wellbeing and workforce administration. With funded CIPD Level 5 training available, this role is ideal for someone who wants to develop their HR career while making a real difference to the people within the organisation.

If you're an ambitious HR professional looking for your next challenge and want the opportunity to develop your career we'd love to hear from you.

We endeavour to reply to every candidate, every time but if you haven't heard back within 10 days, please understand that you have unfortunately been unsuccessful for this position, or the position has been filled.