HR Officer

We are a leading travel management company for the charity and academic communities and we’re proud and passionate about what we do.

We are looking for a HR Officer to support our HR Business Partner in the smooth running of the HR department. You will be the first point of contact for HR and queries from both inside and outside the organisation and will provide support and advice toManagers on all Human Resources issues in accordance with employment legislation and best practice. With a focus on delivering an excellent level of service you will resolve queries in a timely manner, escalating to the HR Business Partner when required. Youwill also be responsible for completion of all HR administration tasks as required.

This role will provide excellent opportunities to expand your experience and progress your career in HR and will suit either an experienced HR Officer or a highly experienced HR Assistant looking for the next career step. Key tasks will include:

- Providing first line advice in relation to employment law and company policy in response to HR queries from managers and employees
- Monitoring the HR inbox and maintaining the employee database and filing system
- Co-ordinating and managing the new joiner and leaver processes
- Administration of internal changes and promotions
- Preparing contracts, HR letters and other documentation
- Delivering HR inductions when required and assist in the onboarding process
- Organising and advising on return-to-work interviews when appropriate
- Producing absence reports and other information required for the monthly payroll process
- Assisting and advising on capability and disciplinary processes as required
- Organising of employee engagement activities

In return you’ll receive some fantastic benefits:

- Salary to £28k depending on level of experience
- Excellent opportunities for progression in a fast-growing company
- Hybrid role with the opportunity for a combination of office and home working
- 23.5 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 24.5 days
- Central Manchester office
- Discounted staff travel
- Pension
- Life Assurance
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Season ticket loan
- Cycle to Work Scheme

To be successful in this role you will need:

- Proven experience in a HR Officer or HR Assistant role
- CIPD qualified or studying towards qualification
- Strong systems experience with proficiency in MS Word, Excel and Outlook and HR management system / database
- The ability to deal with sensitive matters in a mature, confidential and professional manner
- Highly organized with the ability to prioritise tasks in a dynamic environment.
- Excellent communication style, with the ability to maintain professional relationships across the business
- A proactive approach with the ability to use own initiative

If you are interested in the HR Officer role and meet the criteria outlined above, then please get in touch. Our working hours are 8.45am - 5.30pm, Monday - Friday and there is flexibility to do a combination of office and home working upon successful completionof your probation period.

**Welcome to Diversity Travel** - We’re a leading travel management company for the charity and academic communities. We’re proud and passionate about what we do in helping our clients understand and save money on their travel and accommodation.We invite you to visit our company LinkedIn page to learn more about us and what we do.

**We’re proud and passionate about what we do.**

**We embrace diversity and treat everyone with respect and trust.**

**We always look to improve our products, services and ourselves.**

**We keep the customer at the heart of everything we do.