HR Officer

HR Officer – Wakefield

£33k

Hybrid

Portfolio HR are delighted to be partnering with a public Sector client in Wakefield. As the HR Officer You will be responsible for delivering high-quality, professional HR support across the business. This role provides specialist advice and coordination across all stages of the employee lifecycle, ensuring processes are consistent, compliant and aligned with organisational policies and employment legislation.

The role is Hybrid, though would suit a car driver as does involve some local travel to other sites. Hours of work are flexible between 8-6pm.

Great Benefits package and scope for progression and access to a public sector pension scheme.

The postholder will manage day-to-day HR operations including recruitment, onboarding, induction, probation, performance development reviews, contractual changes and leaver processes. They will maintain accurate HR records, lead on key compliance requirements such as DBS, right to work and professional registrations, and support the effective use of HR systems.

Working proactively, the HR Officer will guide and influence managers, support them to follow best practice, and help resolve routine people-related issues. The role requires sound judgement, the ability to handle confidential information sensitively, and the capability to work independently in a fast-paced and evolving environment.

Specific Role Responsibilities

• Coordinate end-to-end HR processes including onboarding and induction, probation management PDRs, flexible working applications, and leaver processes.
• Provide advice to managers on process requirements, timelines, and best practice; influence decision-making where necessary.
• Ensure all HR activities comply with organisational policies, employment legislation, and regulatory requirements; escalate risks where appropriate.
• Oversee recruitment for all worker types (employed, self-employed, contractors, agency, hosted roles, volunteers).
• Create and update job descriptions and person specifications.
• Draft and place adverts on intranet and other platforms; manage campaigns and timelines.
• Create and schedule shortlisting and interview processes; support development of interview questions and scoring mechanisms.
• Participate in shortlisting and interviewing as required.
• Conduct pre-employment checks (DBS, right to work, references, occupational health clearance, professional registration) appropriate to role.
• Support line managers with staff induction; liaise with IT, Payroll and other functions to ensure all new starter documentation is completed.
• Keep HR systems up-to-date; upload policies, processes, forms, news and updates.
• Support managers with the day-to-day use of the Occupational Health portal include referrals and tracking outcomes.

The role would suit someone with previous public sector experience, though not essential.

CIPD Qualified to Level 3 or studying towards

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Portfolio Payroll Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.