HR Officer (Maternity Cover)Loughton, Essex Up to 40,000 FTE 9-12 Month Fixed-Term Contract Full-Time or Part-TimeYour new companyAn excellent opportunity has arisen to join a highly respected and long-established professional services firm based in Loughton. With approximately 90 employees and a strong people-focused culture, the business is seeking an HR Officer to join its People and Talent team on a maternity cover contract. This is a varied and rewarding opportunity for an HR professional looking to broaden their experience within a supportive and collaborative environment.Your new roleReporting to the People and Talent Manager, you will provide comprehensive HR support across the full employee life cycle and act as a key point of contact for managers and employees on a wide variety of people-related matters.This is a broad generalist HR position, with responsibilities including:Managing probation review and appraisal processesProviding guidance on day-to-day HR and employee relations queriesSupporting managers and employees with HR policies and proceduresAdministering recruitment activities, including arranging interviews, candidate communication and offer documentationLeading onboarding and induction activities for new startersSupporting employee offboarding processesAssisting with monthly payroll checks and administrationDrafting HR correspondence and employee documentationSupporting training and development activitiesPlaying a key role in the implementation of a new ..... full job details .....