HR Officer

HR Officer for government authority in Peterborough, remote working opportunity, £24,250 p.r for a 6-month FTC

Your new company
Hays are proud to be working with a local government authority in Peterborough who are looking to appoint an HR Officer on a fixed term basis up to 6 months. This role is predominantly remote with occasional need to be in the office.


Your new role
As the HR Officer, you will promote and ensure the delivery of first-class customer service through contact with both internal and external customers, support the recruitment process, ensuring it meets with requirements and is carried out within agreed timeframes; keeping managers and applicants informed in a timely manner.

You will be responsible for new starter processes, such as conducting inductions, arrangement of the Corporate Induction, employee background checks and issuing contracts of employment, issuing letters to employees, i.e., contract variation letters or flexible working decisions conforming with best practice and HR processes. Inputting, amending information and creation of reporting on to the HR system (OpenHR), ensuring that data is accurate.

Processing payroll information, ensuring accuracy and compliance with pay rules and supporting with employee pay queries and rectification of any errors and providing back up support for the other HR Officer with matters relating to leavers, maternity, annual leave and queries. You will also support the wider HR team with ad hoc administration, development and project work, as required.

You will also support the wider HR team with ad hoc administration, development and project work, as required.


What you'll need to succeed
To be the successful HR Officer, you will have experience of using HR or similar systems for providing and updating information or be working towards a CIPD qualification (Level 3) and/or experience of working in a HR Team.

You will have the ability to work well under pressure to deadlines and have a keen eye for detail, ensuring any mistakes or inconsistencies are rectified. You will have the ability to deal tactfully and professionally with people and have an organised approach to managing own work and conflicting demands and possess the ability to complete complex administrative tasks with minimal supervision.


What you'll get in return
In return you will receive a competitive salary of £24,250 on a 6-month FTC basis. You will only be required in the Peterborough office once or twice a month.



What you need to do now
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