OR104555 - HR Support Officer

Aatom Recruitment is looking for OR(phone number removed) - HR Support Officer on behalf of a Local Authority.

Job Title: OR(phone number removed) - HR Support Officer
Contract Duration: 6 Months
Hours Per Week: 37

Purpose:
Provide accurate and timely HR administrative support, acting as a first point of contact for HR and payroll queries, and supporting payroll processing.

Key Responsibilities:

* Manage HR queries via People Portal, email, and in person

* Support recruitment and onboarding (job adverts, shortlisting, checks, contracts)

* Maintain employee records and HR systems (starters, leavers, changes)

* Process payroll data and resolve payroll queries

* Administer employee benefits and HR policies

* Produce HR reports (e.g., absence, workforce data)

* Support HR projects, audits, and policy updates

* Provide admin support including note-taking in meetings and general HR tasks

Key Skills & Requirements:

* Strong organisation, attention to detail, and time management

* Good communication and customer service skills

* IT proficiency (MS Office and HR systems)

* Ability to manage confidential information

* Analytical and problem-solving skills

* Experience in admin (HR preferred)

* Knowledge of GDPR; HR/payroll knowledge desirable

* Educated to NVQ Level 3 (CIPD Level 3 desirable)
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed