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HR Officer

ReedBristol, Somerset🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 8 Sept 2026

Quick Overview

Salary
£30k/yr
Seniority
Mid Senior
Employment type
Full Time
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
Bristol, Somerset, United Kingdom
Microsoft OfficeOnboardingPayrollStakeholder Management

Job Description

HR Officer - Hybrid Working - Onsite Parking - Start within 2 / 3 weeks

c£30,000 Hybrid Working 6 Month Temporary Assignment (Potential to Extend)

Reed is delighted to be supporting a large, well-respected public sector organisation in the recruitment of an experienced HR Officer to join their established HR team on a temporary basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HR professional who enjoys a varied, fast-paced role combining HR administration, employee lifecycle support and payroll-related activities.

The Role

Working as part of a collaborative HR Services team, you will provide advice and administrative support across a broad range of HR processes, supporting employees and managers within your designated business area.

Key responsibilities will include:

  • Producing contracts, offer letters and employment documentation
  • Processing starters, leavers and contractual changes
  • Managing promotion, secondment and family leave administration
  • Processing sickness absence and annual leave changes
  • Supporting payroll administration, including overtime and pay-related amendments
  • Maintaining accurate employee records and HR system updates
  • Responding to HR-related queries from employees and managers
  • Supporting recruitment administration and onboarding activities
  • Producing HR data and reports as required

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

  • Previous experience working within an HR administration, HR officer or HR services environment
  • Strong knowledge of employee lifecycle processes
  • Experience handling contractual changes and employee correspondence
  • Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities
  • Experience using HR systems and Microsoft Office applications

Applications are particularly welcomed from candidates with a broad HR operational background. This role is best suited to someone with strong HR administration experience.

Package & Working Arrangements

  • Salary: £30,150
  • Full-time, 37 hours per week
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Hybrid working with approximately 2 office days per week
  • Free on-site parking available
  • Initial 6-month assignment with potential for extension

Recruitment Process

  • Interview conducted face-to-face

If you are an experienced HR professional looking for your next temporary opportunity within a supportive and purpose-driven organisation, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now and we'll be in touch with further information.

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