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HR Support Officer

Job Description

VANRATH is pleased to be partnering with a high-profile public sector body to recruit an HR Support Officer for a key temporary opportunity within their established HR function. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a forward-thinking organisation with a strong commitment to employee development and organisational improvement.

Please note: This is a fully office-based role with no hybrid working at this time.

The Role


This varied and hands-on HR role will see you providing crucial support across a range of HR administrative functions, training coordination, and project work. Key duties will include:


  • Supporting the development and delivery of the staff training plan for the remainder of 2025/26

  • Processing training applications using the Personnel Administration Management (PAM) system

  • Assisting with monitoring training budget spend and reporting

  • Contributing to a skills audit to support the 2026/27 training plan

  • Managing sickness absence records and return-to-work documentation

  • Supporting the implementation of the Commission's Recruitment & Selection procedures, including use of the online recruitment portal

  • Assisting in the rollout of hybrid working arrangements

  • Participating in HR data migration projects to a new cloud-based system

  • Helping digitise manual personnel files as part of a wider transformation project

  • Supporting day-to-day HR admin tasks and ensuring accurate recordkeeping

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:


  • Experience in HR administration or a similar office-based HR support role

  • Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities

  • Confidence working with HR systems (e.g., PAM or similar personnel databases)

  • Attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving

  • Experience in training coordination or recruitment administration would be an advantage

  • A collaborative attitude and ability to work well in a close-knit team

Working Hours:


  • Monday-Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm (37 hours/week)

  • Lunch break:
    * Mon-Thurs: 35 minutes
    * Friday: 40 minutes

What's in It for You?


  • Competitive public sector pay rate

  • Experience within a respected public body

  • A role that combines HR admin, training support, and project work

  • Support and guidance from VANRATH throughout your assignment


Interested?
Apply now or contact emma.hall@vanrath.com or call 02890330250 for a confidential discussion.