HR officer/ Advisor

Guildford, Surrey
Michael Page

We are looking for a proactive HR Officer / Advisor to provide high-quality, professional HR support across the employee lifecycle. This role places particular emphasis on recruitment, compliance, payroll support, and operational HR administration within a busy and highly regulated environment. This role is on site near Guilford.

Client Details

Our client is a well-established and highly regarded organisation with a long history and strong reputation for excellence. They operate across multiple sites within a values-led and supportive culture, offering modern facilities, a focus on wellbeing, and an emphasis on both professional and personal development.

Description

• Lead and manage end-to-end recruitment, ensuring compliance with safer recruitment and pre-employment checks
• Partner with hiring managers to define roles, draft job descriptions, and attract high-quality candidates
• Deliver an efficient onboarding and induction process for all new starters
• Maintain accurate employee records, HR systems, and the Single Central Register
• Support employee relations processes including probation reviews, disciplinaries, grievances, and absence management
• Provide HR advice and guidance to managers and staff, ensuring policy compliance
• Collaborate with finance to support payroll preparation, salary changes, and related administration
• Prepare contracts, contract variations, and HR documentation in line with policy
• Monitor and record absence and leave, ensuring compliance with processes and timely reporting
• Produce HR data and management information to support decision-making
• Contribute to the development and optimisation of HR systems and processes
• Ensure all HR practices are compliant with safeguarding, employment law, and data protection requirements

Profile

A successful HR Officer should have:

• CIPD Level 3 (minimum)
• Solid HR generalist experience with strong exposure to recruitment and compliance
• Background in a regulated or complex environment (education, healthcare, manufacturing, etc.) preferred
• Confident in handling fast-paced recruitment and onboarding processes with accuracy
• Good understanding of employment law, safeguarding, and data management
• High attention to detail with excellent organisational skills
• Strong communicator, able to build relationships across all levels
• Discreet, professional, and comfortable managing sensitive matters
• Proficient in HR systems and Microsoft Office; knowledge of iTrent or iSAMS an advantage

Job Offer

• A competitive salary up to 40K
• Generous holiday allowance and other benefits
• Opportunities for professional development and growth
• A supportive work environment

If you are ready to take the next step in your HR career, apply now to join a meaningful organisation and make a difference in the workplace!