HR Officer; FTC

Position: HR Officer (12 month FTC)
Job Title:

HR Officer (12 Month FTC)

Location:

Luton

Salary: £45,000-£50,000 – dependent on experience

The Company

A growing UK-based organisation is seeking an experienced HR Officer to join its HR function on a 12-month fixed term basis. This is a hands-on, operational role offering real ownership of employee relations activity and the opportunity to work closely with managers across multiple sites.

The role is ideal for a confident, pragmatic HR professional who enjoys being close to the business, supporting managers through complex people matters, and making a tangible impact during a period of change and growth.

The Role

Reporting into senior HR leadership, the HR Officer will provide day-to-day HR support across the organisation, acting as a trusted advisor to line managers and employees.

You will take full ownership of employee relations casework, supporting managers through a broad range of people issues while helping to build internal capability and consistency in people management.

Key Responsibilities

· Manage the full lifecycle of employee relations casework, including disciplinary, grievance, absence, performance, and capability matters

· Act as the escalation point for complex ER issues, providing clear, practical, and commercially focused advice

· Support and coach line managers to improve confidence and effectiveness in people management

· Work closely with HR colleagues on day-to-day HR operations and shared priorities

· Contribute to the development and implementation of HR policies, procedures, and best practice

· Support change management initiatives, including restructures and organisational change

· Ensure all HR activity remains compliant with UK employment legislation

· Maintain accurate HR records, documentation, and case management files

· Build strong working relationships across multiple sites and business functions

About You

· CIPD Level 5 qualified (minimum requirement)

· Proven, hands-on employee relations experience with the ability to manage cases independently

· Previous line management or supervisory experience within an HR environment

· Strong working knowledge of UK employment law

· Pragmatic, solutions-focused approach with sound judgement

· Confident communicator with strong stakeholder management skills

· Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, evolving organisation

· Experience supporting business growth, change, or transformation is highly advantageous

What’s On Offer

· Salary up to £50,000 per annum

· 25 days holiday plus bank holidays

· Employer pension contribution