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)