HR Officer

WASHINGTON (Ref 803) Permanent £35k – £38.1k pending on experience (early finish Fridays!) We are looking for an experienced and proactive HR Officer to deliver a high-quality HR service that supports both operational and business objectives. This is a broad generalist role covering the full employee lifecycle, providing expert advice, managing employee relations matters, supporting recruitment activities, and driving continuous improvement across HR processes. Key Responsibilities Manage employee relations cases, including disciplinary, grievance, absence management, investigations, and performance issues. Provide timely and practical HR advice to managers and employees on policies, procedures, and employment law. Review, develop, and maintain HR policies, procedures, and documentation. Lead recruitment and onboarding activities across the business. Support sickness absence management, occupational health processes, and employee wellbeing initiatives. Produce HR reports and workforce data to support business decision-making. Deliver training and coaching to managers on HR best practice. Identify opportunities to improve HR processes, efficiency, and compliance. About You Minimum 2 years’ experience in a generalist HR role. Strong employee relations experience, including disciplinary, grievance, and absence management. Good knowledge of UK employment legislation and its practical application. Experience advising managers and employees on HR policies and procedures. Strong organisational, communication, and relationship-building skills. Confident using HR systems and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel. HR qualification or equivalent experience; CIPD Level 5 (or working towards) desirable. Experience with occupational health, wellbeing initiatives, payroll support, HR reporting, and manager training. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated HR professional looking to make a real impact within a busy and evolving organisation. #J-18808-Ljbffr