HR Officer

Job Title: People Officer

Industry: Law Enforcement

Contract Type: Temporary

Hourly Rate: 14.50

Contract Length: 6 months

Our client, a leading organisation in the law enforcement industry, is seeking a talented and motivated People Officer to join their team. As a People Officer, you will report directly to the People Operations Manager and play a vital role in delivering end-to-end people services for the organisation.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the team to provide payroll services, ensuring timely and accurate processing of transactions and correct payment to staff.
• Identify areas for improvement in payroll processes and services, making suggestions to enhance efficiency.
• Assist the Pay and Reward Manager with pension activities, ensuring compliance with employer responsibilities.
• Keep up to date with legislative changes related to employees and provide support to managers in meetings with pension account managers.
• Manage employee relations cases, including level 1 investigations and note-taking in meetings.
• Monitor and manage reward and recognition schemes, overseeing payment processes and implementing pay awards for permanent and agency staff.
• Support the Talent Acquisition team in conducting onboarding activities for new hires, including issuing contractual information.
• Assist with other transactional activities related to finance, payroll, reward, and onboarding.
• Contribute to improving services and transitioning to a new HR Information System (HRIS).
• Share responsibility for the People and Culture mailbox, responding to queries and providing professional advice.
• Collaborate with colleagues on wider project work, attending meetings and taking minutes.

Requirements:

• Previous experience working as part of a generalist HR team, providing level 1 advice and guidance to line managers and staff.
• Experience in pay, pension, and reward advisory roles, supporting the delivery of specialist services.
• Strong minute-taking skills.
• Ability to manage multiple inquiries and respond to them in a timely manner.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to address customer queries and resolve issues professionally.
• Attention to detail, particularly in relation to sensitive data, as well as strong planning and record-keeping abilities.
• Familiarity with Civil Service Recruitment Principles (desirable).
• CIPD associate membership (desirable).

Benefits:

Our client offers an exciting opportunity to join their newly established People and Culture team. This role allows for a hybrid working model, with a mixture of remote and in-office work. The organisation also supports flexible working arrangements and continuous professional development.

Please note that this position is temporary and will have a duration of 6 months.

If you are a self-motivated individual with a positive outlook and a passion for delivering high-quality people services, we want to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic and experienced team as a People Officer.