HR Officer - 3 Months FTC
Posted 4 days ago by Robert Walters
Negotiable
Undetermined
Hybrid
London, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The HR Officer role is a 3-month fixed-term contract position starting in January 2026, based in central London with hybrid working arrangements. The position involves managing various HR functions including recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, and compliance with policies. The HR Officer will play a crucial role in ensuring smooth people processes and enhancing the employee experience.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage onboarding and offboarding processes and maintain accurate employee records and HR systems.
- Support end-to-end recruitment activities, including job postings, screening, and interviews.
- Act as the first point of contact for HR queries and provide guidance on policies, procedures, and employment legislation.
- Assist with performance review processes and development plans, coordinating training and development initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with employment law and company policies, supporting HR audits and reporting requirements.
- Contribute to HR initiatives such as engagement programs and diversity strategies.
Key Skills:
- 3–5 years in a generalist HR role.
- Strong understanding of UK employment law and HR best practices.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong organisational and time management abilities.
- Proficient in HR systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
- CIPD Level 3 (or working towards CIPD Level 5) preferred.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: HR
HR Officer - 3 months FTC
Are you a HR professional looking for your new role? We are seeking a HR Officer on a 3 months fixed term contract to start January 2026. Hybrid working, 3 days working in the offices in central London.
As a HR Officer, you’ll be involved in everything from recruitment and onboarding to employee relations, performance management, and policy compliance. You’ll play a key part in ensuring the people processes run smoothly and contribute to a positive employee experience
Key Responsibilities
- Employee Lifecycle Management: Manage onboarding and offboarding processes. Maintain accurate employee records and HR systems.
- Recruitment & Selection: Support end-to-end recruitment activities, including job postings, screening, and interviews. Liaise with hiring managers to ensure timely and effective recruitment.
- Employee Relations: Act as the first point of contact for HR queries. Provide guidance on policies, procedures, and employment legislation.
- Performance & Development: Assist with performance review processes and development plans. Coordinate training and development initiatives.
- Compliance & Policy: Ensure compliance with employment law and company policies. Support HR audits and reporting requirements.
- HR Projects: Contribute to HR initiatives such as engagement programs and diversity strategies
Skills & Experience Required
- Experience: 3–5 years in a generalist HR role.
- Knowledge: Strong understanding of UK employment law and HR best practices.
- Skills: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Strong organisational and time management abilities. Proficient in HR systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Qualifications: CIPD Level 3 (or working towards CIPD Level 5) preferred.
Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates