Human Resources Officer

Job Description Were working with a Surrey-based local authority seeking to recruit an HR Officer on a 12-month fixed-term contract to support them through a period of organisational change.This is a full-time role offering hybrid working, with a salary ranging from 35,000 to 39,500 per annum.The successful candidate will demonstrate strong HR Generalist/Coordination, with prior experience in a local government setting being advantageous.Duties will include (but are not limited to): Delivering day-to-day administrative and coordination support for organisational activity, working closely with HR colleaguesSupporting the development and implementation of HR processes, ensuring changes align with existing HR policies and proceduresActing as a first point of contact for employee queries related to LGR, triaging and escalating queries appropriately within the HR teamCoordinating the collection, cleansing and validation of workforce data for modelling, transfers, consultations and reportingPreparing documentation and materials for programme boards, working groups and trade union meetingsSupporting statutory and non-statutory consultation processes and maintain accurate records of feedback and outcomesSupporting recruitment, including ring fencing, interviews and redeployment processesSkills, knowledge and expertise required:Preparing trade union/consultation documentationProven experience of working in a busy generalist HR functionTact and diplomacy when communicating with employees and managersRewards and Benefits:Hybrid workingFlexible working daysWorking hours:35 hours per weekMonday Friday, 9am-5pmPlease note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.At James Andrews Recruitment Solutions we try to respond to all applications personally, however, due to the high volume of applications this is not always possible. If you have not heard back from us within 72 hours, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.Dont forget our recommendation scheme: Recommend a friend or colleague to us and receive up to 100 each once they have completed 20 days in a role via James Andrews! Terms and conditions apply, contact us for details.

Created: 2026-04-30