HR Officer

• Job Type: Temporary Contract, Full-time, Hybrid
• Location: S70, Barnsley
• Salary: £12.59 PAYE / £15.41 Umbrella per hour

We are seeking an HR Officer to join our busy and thriving team on a temporary basis. This role offers an exciting opportunity to develop a career within Human Resources, providing effective services to colleagues and handling a variety of interesting challenges.

• Facilitate and undertake an effective online process, ensuring compliance with legislation and procedures for both yourself and customers.
• Ensure comprehensive and accurate data and information is input and stored securely and confidentially in accordance with audit and other regulatory requirements.
• Provide advice, guidance, and support on relevant systems, processes, and procedures to a range of internal and external customers in line with regulations.
• Check and process documentation associated with the role in line with regulations and procedures within required deadlines using appropriate systems.
• Collect, process, and analyse system data and produce management information and reports as required in line with relevant legislation.
• Ensure that all financial transactions are conducted appropriately and in line with Financial Regulations.
• Primarily responsible for the checking of DBS applications and ensuring employees are BPSS compliant.
• Regularly handle telephone enquiries from service managers and applicants.

• Relevant and recent experience in an HR or administration environment.
• Experience using Microsoft Packages for processing, presenting, and manipulating data.
• Knowledge of procedures related to Recruitment & Safeguarding.
• Methodical and diligent, able to manage workload to ensure tight deadlines are met.
• Ability to work on own initiative and collaboratively within a team.
• Clear and effective communication skills in both written and verbal formats.
• Ability to communicate effectively with the public, meeting the English Language requirement for public sector workers.

• Access to a dedicated consultant for ongoing support.
• User-friendly online system for managing timesheets, holiday requests, and employment documents.
• Free training, access to discount clubs, healthcare options, and Reed rewards.
• Inclusion in pension schemes, paid holiday schemes, and maternity benefits.
• Opportunities to work with leading UK employers including local authorities, the NHS, and local SMEs.

To apply for this HR Officer position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.