HR Officer

HR Officer - Temporary until March 2026 - £31,500 - Stoke-on-Trent Your new company You will be working for a local, non-for-profit organisation based in Staffordshire on a fixed-term contract until March 2026. Your new role Advise, support and coach managers on all aspects of the employment lifecycle including absence management; employee relation cases; best practice for effective recruitment campaigns; wellbeing support etc. Allocate, supervise and monitor the work of the People Administrators to ensure timely responses to all incoming queries. Support the Strategic Lead : People in delivering the People Strategy Support in ensuring that our people's policies and procedures are up-to-date and reflective of current legislation. Guide managers on the interpretation of our people's policies What you'll need to succeed Educated to an A Level standard or equivalent, or qualified by significant experience in an HR setting. Appropriate HR qualification / CIPD membership Considerable experience of supporting and advising in an HR setting, with experience of advising on employee relations cases Understanding of employment law and its application in the workplace Excellent communication skills with the ability to converse at all levels Confidence to constructively challenge decisions and approaches What you'll get in return This is a temporary opportunity until March 2026. The salary is £31,500; working hours are Monday-Friday, 9 : 00-17 : 00. This business operates a hybrid working model. You will be required to work on site at least twice per week. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. 4697899