HR officer/ Advisor

Michael Page

  • Guildford, Surrey
  • £37,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 13 days ago
  • Apply easily
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.
  • 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
Lead recruitment & compliance in a dynamic, fast-paced environmentExcellent benefits package, development opportunities, and supportive cultureA 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
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.
  • 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!

Michael Page