Details:
- Salary: £17 - 18.42 - Hour
- Job Type: Contract
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Hour
- Location: WF2 Wrenthorpe City and Borough of Wakefield
- Date: 6 days ago
Description:
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)