HR Specialist - 12-18 month FTC

Job Title: HR Specialist (Fixed Term Contract 12 - 18 months)

Location: Wokingham

Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 per annum

Working Pattern: Full Time, 37.5 hours per week

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As an HR Specialist, you will play a crucial role in delivering a professional and solutions-focused HR service. Your core responsibilities will include:

HR Advisory & Employee Relations:

• Provide day-to-day HR advice and guidance to managers and employees on policies, procedures, and UK employment legislation.
• Manage a variety of employee relations cases, including absence management, disciplinary actions, grievances, and performance issues.
• Coach managers to enhance their confidence and capabilities in people management.

HR Operations & Lifecycle Support:

• Support key HR processes throughout the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, probation, performance management, and offboarding.
• Maintain accurate employee records and oversee HR administration to ensure compliance with company standards.

Collaboration & Business Support:

• Partner with operational managers to deliver practical, business-focused HR solutions.
• Build strong relationships with head office and field-based teams while providing support to junior HR team members.

Projects & Continuous Improvement:

• Contribute to HR projects including policy reviews and engagement initiatives, while identifying opportunities for process improvements.

What You'll Bring:

• Previous experience as an HR Advisor, HR Specialist, or in a generalist role.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practises.
• Experience managing employee relations cases with a proactive, solutions-focused approach.
• CIPD Level 3 or 5 (or equivalent experience) is desirable.

Why Choose This Role?

• Opportunity to work closely with senior HR leadership and broaden HR experience.
• Exposure to a diverse range of HR activities and projects.
• A supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Holiday starts at 22 days plus Bank Holidays with purchase options
• Access to a NEST pension scheme.
• Opportunities for ongoing personal development and training.
• Engage in company social events and enjoy casual attire on Fridays.
• Benefit from free parking and refreshments.

Office Angels is an employment agency. We are an equal opportunities employer who put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

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Office Angels is an employment agency and business. We are an equal-opportunities employer who puts expertise, energy and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. By showcasing talents, skills and unique experiences in an inclusive environment, we help individuals thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Office Angels acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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