HR Officer

REED are working with a charity-based organisation based in Chelmsford who are seeking an HR Officer to join the team on a fixed-term basis. Flexible and hybrid working available and opportunity for part time working for an exceptional candidate.

Annual Salary: £33,000 - £35,000 Location: Chelmsford, Essex Job Type: FTC 18 Months

Day-to-day of the role:

• Provide first-line HR support on recruitment, selection, and appointment processes, adhering to employment law, HR best practices, and the Safer Recruitment Guidance.
• Offer advice on general employment matters including family-friendly leave, grievance, disciplinary actions, investigations, sickness absence, staff welfare, restructuring, and redundancy.
• Collaborate with the Programme Management Office to identify HR requirements before job vacancies are advertised.
• Recognize when to escalate complex HR matters to the HR Adviser or HR Manager.
• Support the HR Team with general HR workload and participate in wider HR team projects and initiatives.
• Ensure adherence to Data Protection, confidentiality, health and safety, and safeguarding principles.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Entry-level qualification in HR or working towards one (e.g., Level 3 Certificate in People Practice) or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of employment law and HR best practices.
• Proven experience in a first-line HR advisory role or a related HR support role.
• Understanding of recruitment principles and experience in providing administrative support or first-line advice in recruitment.
• Experience in handling HR administration processes and working in a small, high-functioning team, ideally within an HR environment.
• Ability to provide policy advice, assess risks, and escalate issues appropriately.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to build effective relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Highly organized, yet flexible to adapt to changing priorities and business needs.
• Ability to handle sensitive information confidentially.
• Willingness to travel occasionally across Essex for business purposes.
• Proficient in MS Office and Teams, including PowerPoint.

Benefits:

• Flexible & Hybrid Working, including from commencement of employment
• 35 hour working week (full time)
• Enrolment in pension scheme (non-contributory scheme with an 11% contribution by the Board),
• In service life cover of three times annual salary
• 25 days Annual Leave plus 8 public holidays pro rata. (rising to 29 days after 5 years continuous service)
• Employee Assistance Programme, with access to 24/7 helpline and counselling  
• Family friendly policies, including enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Shared Parental leave and pay
• City Centre Location with good transport links, free on-site car parking