Are you an experienced HR professional seeking a meaningful fixed-term opportunity where your advice can support people and organisational effectiveness?

People Management Officer (Maternity Cover) Responsibilities

This position will involve, but will not be limited to:

• Providing practical HR advice to managers on complex employee relations matters, supporting fair and effective decision-making.
• Managing core people processes, including onboarding, employee lifecycle administration and maternity cover activities.
• Maintaining accurate HR information systems and ensuring policies and procedures remain effective and inclusive.
• Supporting safeguarding processes and applying relevant principles within the organisation.
• Coordinating learning and development initiatives to support staff capability.
• Working collaboratively with senior leaders and colleagues across a values-led organisation.

People Management Officer (Maternity Cover) Rewards

• Salary of £35,(Apply online only) to £37,(Apply online only) per annum, depending on experience.
• Seven-month fixed-term maternity cover contract.
• Full-time or 0.8 FTE working arrangements.
• 25 days’ annual leave, plus public holidays and additional leave between Christmas and New Year.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave.
• Flexible working arrangements within a supportive and inclusive environment.

The Company

Our client is a charity dedicated to supporting communities and promoting fair treatment.

They take a collaborative approach and value inclusion, integrity and individual contribution. This is a supportive environment for someone looking to develop their career in the charity sector.

People Management Officer (Maternity Cover) Experience Essentials

• Proven experience providing HR advice on complex employee relations matters, with a sound understanding of UK employment law.
• Experience managing international HR processes, onboarding and the employee lifecycle.
• Practical understanding of safeguarding principles and their application in an organisational setting.
• Strong HR information systems experience, with excellent discretion and attention to detail.
• Experience coordinating learning and development activities.
• Professional HR qualifications, NGO or values-led experience, and French or Spanish language skills would be advantageous.
• The successful People Management Officer (Maternity Cover) will be organised, collaborative and confident handling sensitive information.

Location

This hybrid role requires two to three days on site each week and offers strong public transport links, including convenient access by train.

Action

If you would like to find out more about this excellent opportunity, please apply online today. 

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