Job Title: Junior People Partner / HR Officer
Temp initially – potential for role to become permanent
Sandwell – Largely on site, some hybrid working available
£28,000-£30,000 doe + bens
Overview
We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Junior People Partner / HR Officer to support the HR team in a brand-new role, which sits across a broad range of administrative and operational activities. This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about developing a career in Human Resources to gain hands-on experience across all aspects of the employee lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide a range of administrative support to the People Partners in the delivery of their employee relations work.
- Assist casework, including taking accurate and confidential notes
- Support the coordination and administration of a wide range of people related activities
- Assist with payroll processes, ensuring accuracy and timely data input
- Maintain and update HR systems and employee records
- Prepare HR related documentation such as letters, reports and other correspondence
- Support onboarding processes
- Ensure HR data is handled in line with College policies and data protection requirements
- Act as a first point of contact for HR queries
Skills & Experience
- Strong organisational skills and high attention to detail
- Experience using HR systems or similar databases
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information
- Good administrative and time management skills
- A proactive and flexible approach to work
- Previous HR administration experience (desirable but not essential)
Personal Attributes
- Passionate about building a career in HR
- Professional and approachable
- Strong team player with a willingness to learn
- Able to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively
Qualifications
- CIPD Level 3 (or working towards) desirable
- A degree level qualification
Development Opportunities
This role offers exposure to a wide range of HR activities supporting Our People Partners and the opportunity to develop a rounded understanding and skillset related to the delivery of people services.