HR Officer

Pay: £125.00 - £160.00 per day

Job description:

HR Officer (Admin, Payroll & Absence)

Contract Duration
6 months Temp to Perm

Reporting To
Head of HR

We’re supporting a well-established organisation in recruiting an HR Officer to provide vital administrative and payroll support, alongside absence casework. This role is ideal for someone highly organised, detail-focused, and looking to develop further in HR.

What you'll be doing:

• Managing HR administration including maintaining accurate employee records.
• Supporting monthly payroll preparation and liaising with payroll providers.
• Monitoring absence trends and leading absence investigations in line with policy.
• Producing HR metrics and reports to support decision-making.
• Acting as the first point of contact for employee queries.

About you:

• Previous experience as an HR Officer, HR Coordinator, or Administrator with payroll exposure.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent organisational skills.
• Knowledge of HR systems and strong Excel capability.
• Confident handling sensitive employee issues such as absence management.
• Excellent communication skills and a solutions-focused approach.

Why this role:

• Join a supportive HR team with real scope to learn and grow.
• Exposure to both HR administration and casework.
• Employee-centred environment with strong development opportunities.

Job Types: Temporary, Temp to perm

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: DXC1670