HR Officer

Do you have employee relations and human resources experience and available on short notice to start a new role? If so, we’re recruiting to an exciting position working as a HR Officer to work for a leading London based University.

The postholder will provide advice and support to managers and staff, addressing HR queries and working proactively to provide employee relations and administrative support on all aspects of HR.

Job responsibilities include:

• To provide guidance to managers and employees on HR policies procedures and employment law
• Attended ER Meetings to assist with note taking and handled administartion for the HR team
• Draft ER letters and ER investigation reports based on sickness, misconduct and grievances
• Provide first line advice on HR policy and procedures pertaining to employment contract administration
• Manage fixed-term contracts, flexible working requests and end of contract requirements
• Advise line managers and individual staff on maternity and paternity entitlements
• Undertake policy and project work in support of improving University HR polices and processes
• Oversee contracts and applicant referencing and carry out relevant checks to enable swift onboarding processes

Person Specification:

• Experience of working in a generalist HR role, ideally in a large or complex organisation delivering to a range of stakeholders
• Experience of managing employee relations cases, including sickness absence, disciplinary, and/or performance management
• A current knowledge of Employment Law

Contract: Interim contract for 3 months

Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 per annum (hourly rate equivalent)

Working Pattern: 1 day in the office every 2 weeks

Hours: 35 hours a week

Location: London

This vacancy will be actively shortlisted, so early applications are encouraged.

Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.