Senior HR Officer

People Officer Job Type: Temporary, Full-time Location: Barnsley S70 Salary: £14.82 PAYE per hour Work Mode: Hybrid We are seeking a dedicated People Officer to join our DBS Team in Barnsley. This role involves processing ID checks and ensuring compliance with Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), Recruitment (Rec), and Organisation Management (OM). The successful candidate will provide effective customer service and support the service centre by maintaining accurate data and documentation. Day-to-day of the role: Process applications/forms appropriately for a range of stakeholders in line with relevant legislation, policies, and procedures. Manage efficient recruitment processes, liaising with various stakeholders including schools, public and private sector organisations, and media advertising companies. Assist with the development, implementation, and maintenance of effective systems, procedures, and processes. Facilitate and undertake effective online processes, ensuring compliance with legislation and procedures, and reporting concerns as appropriate. Ensure comprehensive and accurate data and information is input and stored securely and confidentially in accordance with audit and other regulatory requirements. Provide advice, guidance, and support on relevant systems, processes, and procedures to a range of stakeholders. Check and process documentation associated with pre-employment checks and employment contracts within required deadlines using appropriate systems. Collect, process, and analyse system data, produce management information, reports, and respond to information requests as required. Required Skills & Qualifications: Relevant experience in an HR or administration environment. Knowledge of procedures and systems related to DBS, Organisation Management, and/or Recruitment & Safeguarding. Methodical and diligent, with the ability to manage workload to meet tight deadlines. Ability to work on own initiative and collaboratively within a team. Working knowledge of Microsoft applications. Commitment to studying for HR professional qualifications and membership of a professional body is desirable. Benefits: Access to a dedicated consultant for ongoing support. Secure and user-friendly online system for timesheets. Self-service portal for managing holiday requests, payslips, and other employment documents. Access to free training, discount clubs, healthcare options, and Reed rewards. Inclusion in pension schemes, paid holiday schemes, and maternity benefits. Opportunities to work with leading UK employers including local authorities, the NHS, and local SMEs. To apply for this People Officer position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.

People Officer Organisation: Barnsley Council Job Type: Temporary Pay Rate: £14.82 Join the team at Barnsley Council as a HR Officer, where you will play a crucial role in handling DBS processing and administration, ensuring compliance and accuracy in accordance with relevant legislation and council policies. This position is ideal for individuals with a background in administrative roles that require high levels of accuracy and confidentiality. Day-to-day of the role: DBS Processing & Administration: Process various types of DBS applications (basic, standard, and enhanced) while ensuring accuracy and compliance. Manage applicant accounts, update system records, and handle associated administrative tasks. Maintain high data quality standards through regular checks, updates, and spreadsheet management. Support the management of post and paper-based applications, ensuring daily office presence for handling physical submissions. Customer Support: Provide clear and responsive support to applicants, hiring managers, and external organisations regarding DBS processes and application status. Resolve basic queries and escalate complex cases as needed. System & Data Management: Utilise Excel to edit, filter, tidy, and validate data sets. Operate internal systems such as SAP (training will be provided). Maintain digital accuracy across records, reports, and application tracking tools. Team Support & Coordination: Work collaboratively within a small team, including part-time staff and apprentices. Provide additional capacity to mitigate workload pressures and cover long-term absences within the team. Contribute to weekly planning meetings and ensure effective daily coverage. Required Skills & Qualifications: Previous experience in administrative roles requiring accuracy, confidentiality, and organisation. Experience in compliance, recruitment checks, or similar process-driven work. Confidence using digital tools and learning new systems efficiently. Desirable Experience: Prior experience processing DBS applications. Background in recruitment compliance or safeguarding-related administration. To apply for the HR Officer position, please submit your CV and a Reed Consultant will be in touch to discuss next steps.

People & Culture Officer Location: North East – Site-Based with occasional travel Hours: Full-time, Monday–Friday Contract: Permanent We are partnering with a fast-paced manufacturing business to recruit a proactive People & Culture Officer to support their site-based people agenda. This is a hands-on, operational role where you will work closely with managers to deliver high-quality HR support, with a strong focus on employee relations, compliance, and day-to-day people matters. You will be visible on site, building relationships and supporting real-time decision-making in a busy environment. The Role You will provide practical, commercially focused HR support across the employee lifecycle, including: Acting as a trusted advisor to managers on a wide range of people matters Managing ER cases end-to-end (disciplinary, grievance, absence, capability) Coaching managers to build confidence and consistency in people management Supporting absence, probation, and performance processes Attending and minuting formal meetings Ensuring compliance with UK employment law and company policy Supporting recruitment, onboarding, and early careers activity Producing HR data reports and maintaining accurate records Contributing to wider People & Culture projects About You Experience in an HR/People Officer role, ideally in a fast-paced or manufacturing environment Strong employee relations knowledge with the ability to manage cases independently Solid understanding of UK employment law Confident advising and coaching managers Highly organised with strong attention to detail Professional, resilient, and comfortable handling sensitive situations CIPD Level 5 qualified Desirable: Mediation or conflict resolution experience Mental Health First Aider accreditation What You Will Bring A hands-on, solutions-focused approach Strong organisational and prioritisation skills The ability to remain calm under pressure Integrity and a commitment to high people standards A passion for improving employee experience while supporting performance If you are looking for a varied, site-based HR role where you can make a tangible impact in a fast-moving business, we would love to hear from you.

Generalist HR Officer Location: South Leicestershire Salary: £30,000 – £32,000 Job Type: Full-time, Permanent The Role We are currently recruiting for an experienced and motivated HR Officer to join a busy and fast-paced hospitality environment. Supporting a workforce of over 100 employees, you will work closely with senior leadership to deliver a comprehensive and proactive HR service across the business. Key Responsibilities Provide day-to-day HR support to managers and employees Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, including advertising, onboarding and inductions Maintain accurate HR records, systems and employee documentation Support payroll processes, including weekly rota oversight and reporting Advise on and manage employee relations matters such as disciplinaries, grievances and absence Ensure compliance with current employment legislation and company policies Contribute to HR initiatives, employee engagement activities and staff development programmes Provide general administrative support, including reporting and meeting coordination About You Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a generalist HR role Own transport and full driving licence CIPD Level 3 qualified (or working towards) Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail Confident managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment Good understanding of UK employment law Strong communication and interpersonal skills Experience within hospitality, retail or a similar high-volume environment is desirable What’s on Offer Salary of up to £32000 Fantastic working environment Company pension On-site parking Staff benefits including discounted meals / leisure facilities Opportunities for training and development

I am pleased to be partnering with a High Growth UK based Insurance business in London who are looking to recruit a L&D Manager for their brilliant HR team. A wonderfully ambitious business in state of the art offices in London who also offer exceptional benefits and have seen YOY growth of over 20% in their market and are looking to carry on that growth by opening in up to 8 new territories over the next few years. They are currently looking to recruit a L&D Manager to join them on a 12 month FTC to be the primary owner of the L&D roadmap for 2026 and beyond with overall responsibility for the delivery of our training initiatives for our outsourced customer service centres A full time role paying up to £70K your duties will include Central ownership for delivery of the L&D 2026 roadmap & beyond Provide regular reporting on our Continuous Professional Development (CPD) completion within the customer Service teams Liaise with their outsources customer service partner to identify any risks or improvements Use data and feedback to measure learning and knowledge effectiveness (e.g., completion, quality outcomes, speed to competency) and identify continuous improvement opportunities. Lead the creation of all new training and closely collaborate with Head of Change & Development on knowledge strategy Provide feedback on training delivery provided by their customer service partner(s), driving & maintaining a high standard learning experience Lead the contact center communications strategy with their outsourced Service Providers Supporting the knowledge base expansion within our Knowledge Platform Facilitating and delivering training courses and programs when required. Skills required Innovative, forward thinking and creative individual, passionate about helping people learn and grow Significant experience with effective learning and development methods ideally with Customer Service teams and within a outsourced provider Good knowledge of e-learning tools and practices Strong collaborative and interpersonal skills; ability to build effective working relationships with internal and external parties Customer Service / Contact Centre Learning and Development best practice Able to work with a high degree of independence and exercise good judgment Experience of and ability to use technical learning resources to design and implement Training delivery and design, ideally in an operational environment Experience of working within an L&D role at a managerial level Experience using AI-enabled tools to support content creation, learning design, or knowledge management

Senior Human Resources Officer Lead, Influence, and Grow Your HR Career Are you a motivated HR professional ready to take the next step in your career? We’re looking for a driven, people-focused HR Advisor to join a Greater Manchester public sector organisation where your work will support critical operations and make a real difference. The Opportunity This is a fantastic development role offering exposure to both hands-on HR operations and strategic people initiatives. You’ll supervise a small, dedicated HR team (2 Recruitment Coordinators, 2 Resource Management Officers, and an HR Administrator), while partnering closely with senior stakeholders to deliver high-quality HR support. What You’ll Be Doing Manage and develop a small HR & Recruitment team, driving performance and best practice Provide trusted HR advise and guidance across a full range of Employee Relations matters, including: Discipline, grievance, and capability Attendance management Change management and restructuring Oversee the end-to-end recruitment lifecycle, ensuring a smooth, compliant, and inclusive hiring process Support and collaborate with the People Partner on strategic HR initiatives and change programmes Analyse HR data, identify trends, and make evidence-based recommendations Deliver training, workshops, and practical toolkits to empower line managers About You A developing HR professional with a solid grounding in generalist HR CIPD Level 5 qualified (or working towards) A proactive mindset with a passion for continuous growth Strong communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills Experience managing a varied caseload in a large organisation Confident handling a range of HR queries, with a desire to build deeper expertise Additional Information Successful candidates will be required to undergo national security checks which can take up to 6 months to complete. Appointment is subject to successful clearance Why Join Us? Exposure to both operational and strategic HR work Opportunity to lead people early in your career A supportive environment focused on development and progression The chance to contribute to meaningful, high-impact work in a unique setting Ready to take the next step in your HR career? Apply today.

Reed HR are working alongside a large Not for Profit Organisation based in Central London who are recruiting for a Health & Safety Administrator for initially 6 months. This is to cover team absence. This role is hybrid so flexibility is offered. Job Summary We are seeking a proactive and organised Health & Safety Administrator. This role will act as the first point of contact for incoming queries and play a key part in managing and maintaining our HR & Health and Safety systems and platforms. Key Responsibilities Act as the first point of contact for health and safety queries received via the shared inbox, responding promptly and escalating where necessary Provide administrative support to the HR & Health & Safety team Manage and maintain health and safety digital platforms and systems, ensuring accurate and up-to-date information Log, track, and monitor incidents, queries, and actions within internal systems Support compliance by maintaining records, documentation, and audit trails Assist with the coordination of health and safety processes, including reporting and data management Liaise with internal stakeholders to support health and safety initiatives Identify opportunities to improve processes and system efficiencies Skills & Experience Previous experience in a busy HR Administrative role (health and safety experience is desirable but not essential) Strong organisational skills and attention to detail Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to manage and prioritise a busy inbox effectively Comfortable using digital platforms and systems (experience with H&S systems is an advantage) Proactive and able to work independently as well as part of a team Person Specification Highly organised and methodical Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to triage queries Professional and approachable communication style Adaptable and responsive in a fast-paced environment Desirable (but not essential) Knowledge of health and safety processes or regulations Experience working with compliance or reporting systems

Reed HR are working alongside a large Not for Profit Organisation based in Central London who are recruiting for a Health & Safety Administrator for initially 6 months. This is to cover team absence. This role is hybrid so flexibility is offered. Job Summary We are seeking a proactive and organised Health & Safety Administrator. This role will act as the first point of contact for incoming queries and play a key part in managing and maintaining our HR & Health and Safety systems and platforms. Key Responsibilities Act as the first point of contact for health and safety queries received via the shared inbox, responding promptly and escalating where necessary Provide administrative support to the HR & Health & Safety team Manage and maintain health and safety digital platforms and systems, ensuring accurate and up-to-date information Log, track, and monitor incidents, queries, and actions within internal systems Support compliance by maintaining records, documentation, and audit trails Assist with the coordination of health and safety processes, including reporting and data management Liaise with internal stakeholders to support health and safety initiatives Identify opportunities to improve processes and system efficiencies Skills & Experience Previous experience in a busy HR Administrative role (health and safety experience is desirable but not essential) Strong organisational skills and attention to detail Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to manage and prioritise a busy inbox effectively Comfortable using digital platforms and systems (experience with H&S systems is an advantage) Proactive and able to work independently as well as part of a team Person Specification Highly organised and methodical Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to triage queries Professional and approachable communication style Adaptable and responsive in a fast-paced environment Desirable (but not essential) Knowledge of health and safety processes or regulations Experience working with compliance or reporting systems

HR Advisor Location: Sussex Salary: Competitive Contract: Full-time and permanent Are you an experienced HR professional looking to take the next step in a supportive and forward-thinking organisation? We’re working with a well-established client in Sussex to recruit a proactive and personable HR Advisor to join their growing team. About the Role As HR Advisor, you’ll play a key role in supporting managers and employees across the full employee lifecycle. You’ll provide expert guidance on HR policies, employee relations, and best practice, while helping to shape a positive and inclusive workplace culture. Key Responsibilities Provide first-line HR support and advice to managers and staff on a range of HR matters. Support employee relations cases including absence, performance, disciplinary and grievance. Assist with recruitment, onboarding, and induction processes. Maintain accurate HR records and support reporting and compliance. Contribute to HR projects including wellbeing, engagement, and policy development. Ensure HR practices are aligned with current employment legislation. About You Previous experience in a generalist HR role, ideally within a fast-paced or multi-site environment. Strong understanding of UK employment law and HR processes. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. CIPD Level 3 or above (or working towards) or equivalent. A collaborative and solutions-focused approach. Benefits Competitive salary and annual leave Pension scheme Hybrid working options Ongoing professional development

Environmental & Sustainability Manager Location: Multi-site / East Croydon based Salary: £50-55k Contract: Full-time, Permanent Make a real difference — lead the charge for climate action. Are you passionate about sustainability and ready to drive meaningful change? We’re looking for an Environmental & Sustainability Manager to lead our client's strategy, champion climate action, and embed impactful practices. This is more than a compliance role — it’s about inspiring behaviour change, shaping greener estates, and helping our client reach Net Zero. You’ll be the go-to expert, influencing decisions at every level and making sustainability a core part of how our client operates. What You’ll Be Doing Leading the development and delivery of Sustainability Strategy Embedding environmental thinking into property and estate planning Driving behaviour change — from biodiversity to carbon reduction Monitoring resource use and reporting progress to senior leaders Reducing waste and improving efficiency across utilities, paper, and landfill Championing sustainability as a key part of our culture and operations What We’re Looking For We’re after someone who’s not just qualified — but driven to make a difference. Degree-level qualification or equivalent experience Chartered Environmentalist (CEnv), ISEP or NEBOSH Environmental Certificate Strong knowledge of ISO14001, sustainability legislation, and best practice Experience in environmental management, estates, or multi-site operations Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills Analytical mindset with a passion for data-driven decision-making Ability to manage competing priorities across multiple sites Familiarity with DfE environmental strategy and school climate commitments Why Join Us? You’ll be part of a forward-thinking organisation that’s committed to sustainability, inclusion, and innovation. This is your chance to shape the future — and the planet. Apply directly to express your interest, don't miss out!