HR Officer

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Role: HR Officer

Ref: BL 378182

Pay Rate: £17.97 per hour PAYE, with flexible holiday pay

IR35: Inside

Hours: 37 hours (Mon-Fri)

Length of Contract: 12 months

Location: Exeter and Plymouth

Hybrid Arrangements:  Candidates will need to work from both locations, travel is required as is a driver’s licence

Are you an experienced HR professional with strong employee relations and case management skills? We’re looking for two motivated HR Officers to manage complex grievance cases, support managers and help achieve fair, consistent workplace outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage grievance cases from initial concerns through to resolution.

Conduct impartial investigations, prepare reports and support grievance appeals.

Advise and coach managers on employee relations, workplace disputes and conflict resolution.

Support formal grievance meetings and liaise with employees, Trade Unions and key stakeholders.

Maintain accurate case records and provide management information.

Coordinate HR administrative support and ensure compliance with employment legislation and organisational policies.

Essential Experience & Skills:

Previous HR experience, ideally within employee relations, grievance management or complex casework.

Sound understanding of employment legislation and HR best practice.

Excellent communication, investigation, report-writing and problem-solving skills.

The ability to manage sensitive cases with professionalism, empathy, resilience and impartiality.

Location & Working Arrangements: Based in Exeter or Plymouth, with hybrid working available around business needs. Travel across the wider area will be required.

Join a supportive HR team offering opportunities for professional development, training and CIPD qualifications, where you can make a real difference to workplace relationships and employee experience.

Apply now to take the next step in your HR career!

 

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Job Ref: BL 378182

Anticipated Length of Assignment: Unless otherwise stated (we do carry the occasional permanent vacancy) all of our roles are technically temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

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