Human Resources Officer
2 days ago
Bradford
HR & Business Operations Officer Location: Bradford (Hybrid working available) Rate: £20-£23 per hour (inside IR35) Contract: 3-month initial The Opportunity An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced HR professional to join a large, complex public sector organisation as an HR & Business Operations Officer. This role plays a key part in supporting the delivery of a high-quality HR service across the full employee lifecycle, ensuring compliance with employment legislation, organisational policy, and best practice. The postholder will act as a trusted advisor to managers and employees, providing operational support on a range of people-related matters including attendance, capability, performance, employee relations, recruitment, and workforce change. Key Responsibilities • Provide professional HR advice and operational support across the employee lifecycle., • Ensure all advice and guidance aligns with employment law, local policy, and national frameworks., • Support the development and delivery of HR and OD strategies, policies, and procedures., • Contribute to service improvement initiatives and policy development., • Support workforce change programmes, including restructures, redeployment, redundancy, and TUPE., • Promote a positive, inclusive, and high-performing workplace culture., • Support recruitment, selection, and onboarding processes to ensure a quality candidate experience., • Provide advice and support to colleagues on HR processes, systems, and compliance. About You You will be an experienced HR generalist with a strong understanding of employee relations and HR operations. You’ll be confident in advising managers, managing multiple priorities, and contributing to service development in a large, fast-paced organisation. Essential skills and experience: • Proven experience in a generalist HR role covering the full employee lifecycle., • Sound knowledge of employment law and HR best practice., • Experience supporting organisational change and workforce planning., • Strong communication and influencing skills, with the ability to build effective relationships., • CIPD qualification (or equivalent professional experience)., • Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills.