HR OFFICER

Job description

About

1st Grade Care is looking for a confident, organised and proactive HR Officer to join our People Team and support the day-to-day delivery of HR operations within our growing domiciliary care organisation.

We are looking for someone who can take ownership of key HR processes, work independently and provide professional support to our employees and management team.

Salary: Negotiable depending on experience

Hours: 22 hours per week (3 days)

Location: Office-based

Contract: Part-time

Key responsibilities:

Carry out initial HR investigations and fact-finding, including gathering statements, evidence and relevant documentation.

Prepare accurate investigation summaries and case files for management review.

Monitor employee sickness absence, attendance and Bradford Factor scores, identifying concerns and escalating where appropriate.

Coordinate return-to-work meetings, sickness reviews and probationary reviews.

Assist with disciplinary, grievance and other employee relations procedures.

Maintain accurate, confidential and up-to-date employee records and HR documentation.

Support recruitment, onboarding and employee compliance processes.

Monitor outstanding HR actions and ensure appropriate follow-up within agreed timescales.

Provide day-to-day HR guidance to employees in accordance with company policies and procedures.

Work closely with the Head of People to ensure HR processes are managed efficiently, consistently and professionally.