HR Officer – 3 Month Interim (Hybrid)

About the role

The client in Chesterfield is seeking an experienced HR Officer for a three‑month interim assignment on a hybrid basis. You will deliver professional, customer‑focused HR services, supporting managers across the organisation throughout the employee lifecycle.

Key responsibilities

• Provide first‑line advice on HR policies and employment legislation, covering conduct, grievance, sickness absence and performance.
• Manage casework activities, including documentation, note‑taking, organising hearings, maintaining audit‑ready records and monitoring progress.
• Escalate complex or high‑risk cases to the HR Operations Manager or HR Business Partners.
• Support early issue resolution through informal interventions and problem‑solving.
• Assist managers in the recruitment cycle – drafting adverts, coordinating short‑listing, interviewing and advising on equality and reasonable adjustments.
• Administer pre‑employment checks, prepare offer letters and contracts, and ensure smooth onboarding.
• Process employment changes, ensuring data accuracy and compliance with payroll cut‑offs and pay policies.
• Support the implementation and review of HR policies and procedures.
• Contribute to the design and delivery of training sessions for managers and employees.
• Participate in employee engagement, culture initiatives and inclusion programmes.

Required profile

• CIPD Level 5 qualification or equivalent.
• Previous experience in an HR Officer role.
• Good knowledge of current employment legislation.
• Experience handling employee‑relation cases and interpreting policies.
• Excellent communication skills.

Required skills