HR Officer

We require a HR Officer to lead in transactional HR processes to ensure compliance and smooth operation of activities such as recruitment and selection, supporting people processes, advising on our policies, recording and updating people records, liaising and coordinating meetings, reporting on performance and liaising with HR advisory services.

The postholder will carry out all essential administration for the HR & Business Support Manager in line with relevant regulations, standards and legislation and manage the process for HR functions such as safe recruitment, contracts of employment, probations, family leave, disciplinary and grievance issues, training and professional development.

You’ll be an excellent communicator, self-motivated, committed and reliable. You must be able to build effective working relationships with managers and staff, support absence management processes and assist with the preparation of payroll related checks.

We require the post holder to have the ability to work independently with strong time management, organisational and planning skills.  Proficient IT skills (Outlook, Word, Excel & PowerPoint) and experience of working with databases and online systems is essential. 

Two years' experience of HR or relevant function is essential and an appropriate professional qualification (or working towards this) such as CIPD level 3 is desirable. However, we will discuss experience and qualifications on a person-by-person basis if you are selected for an interview.

We offer excellent opportunities for personal and professional development. We also offer 26 days annual leave per year plus bank holidays, pension scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, training opportunities and with flexible working options available.

If this sounds like the next step you are looking for, we would love to hear from you!

Closing date: Monday, 29 July 2024

Interview: Friday, 2 August 2024. However, early applications are strongly encouraged as all applications will be reviewed as soon as they are received.

Caritas follow Safer Recruitment practices and this post is subject to a Basic Disclosure & Barring Service check.

Caritas Diocese of Salford is an equal opportunities employer

Registered Charity Number: 1125808