HR Officer

Reference
1120225

Branch
De Montfort University (Leicester)

Start date
09/10/2026

Duration
9 Months

Hours and days
Full Time Monday to Friday

Dress code
Business Dress

Rate of pay
£18.95

Holiday rate
£2.95

Role
On behalf of our Leicester Client, we are recruiting a HR Officer to support the HR Manager in the provision of an efficient and effective human resources function for a local College, along with responsibility for the full employee life cycle of a nominated headcount.

Duties and responsibilities

• Support the HR Manager in delivering an efficient and effective HR service across the College, with responsibility for the full employee lifecycle for a nominated headcount.
• Coordinate day-to-day HR administration, including recruitment campaigns, onboarding, induction, contractual changes, employee records, absence management and leaver processes, ensuring all documentation is accurate, complete and processed within required timescales.
• Maintain and contribute to the development of the HR database and ensure timely submission of approved documentation to Finance and Payroll.
• Manage staff correspondence relating to contractual and employment matters and respond to HR enquiries, providing appropriate advice or directing staff to relevant sources of support.
• Manage employee relations (ER) casework from investigation through to outcome, ensuring processes are completed appropriately and recommendations are implemented.
• Lead and continually improve the new starter induction process, incorporating feedback and review to enhance the employee experience.
• Provide day-to-day guidance and support to HR Assistant(s), and deputise for the HR Manager during periods of absence, maintaining a consistent and effective HR service for all staff.

Skills and experience

Qualifications

• 2 A levels or equivalent Level 3 qualification
• Commitment to continued professional development
• CIPD Level 5 desirable 

Experience, Knowledge & Abilities

• Significant experience of working in an HR context
• Significant experience in ER casework in all areas
• Experience of working and liaising with a wide variety of stakeholders, both internal and external
• Experience of maintaining and developing data record systems
• Experience of writing reports
• Experience of dealing with confidential situations and sensitive information
• Ability to work with accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Confident and competent in the use of IT in a working environment
• Ability to respond and communicate with others showing sensitivity, clarity and focus
• Ability to plan and prioritise work effectively and meet deadlines
• Excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing, with a range of stakeholders
• Experience of working in a college or school context

Interpersonal Skills & Qualities

• Flexibility and resilience
• Open and approachable manner
• Calmness under pressure

Location
Leicester Central

Additional information

Unitemps is acting as an Employment Business, supplying temporary workers, in relation to this vacancy. 

Unitemps are based on the 1st floor of the DSU Campus Centre. 

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