HR Officer

HR Officer

Taunton | 50/50 Hybrid Working |  Free Parking

Salary: £32,578 - £35,570
Contract: Temporary until January 2027 with the possibility of extension or a permanent opportunity
Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday (with occasional evening and weekend work)

Join a Friendly and Supportive HR Team

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced HR professional to join a welcoming and collaborative organisation as an HR Officer.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking for a varied generalist HR role where they can make a real impact. Offering hybrid working, free parking, a supportive team culture and the potential for longer-term opportunities, this role would suit an HR professional who enjoys building relationships and providing high-quality HR support across the employee lifecycle.

The Role

As HR Officer, you will play a key role in delivering a professional, customer-focused HR service, supporting managers and employees on a wide range of HR matters whilst ensuring compliance with employment legislation and best practice.

Key responsibilities include:

• Acting as the first point of contact for HR queries.
• Advising managers and employees on HR policies and procedures.
• Managing end-to-end recruitment activity, from advertising through to onboarding.
• Supporting employee relations matters including absence, disciplinary, grievance, capability and performance issues.
• Assisting with investigations, hearings and meetings, including preparing documentation and taking minutes.
• Maintaining accurate employee records and HR systems.
• Producing and analysing HR data and reports.
• Supporting payroll and employee benefits processes.
• Coordinating learning and development activities and delivering training where required.
• Reviewing and updating HR policies and procedures.
• Building strong working relationships across the organisation and promoting a positive workplace culture.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

✅ Previous experience in a HR generalist position at HR Officer level

✅ Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice

✅ Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

✅ Strong organisational skills and attention to detail

✅ The ability to manage a varied workload and work independently

✅ Advanced Microsoft Office skills

✅ A full UK driving licence