HR Officer

HR Officer

Suffolk Libraries is a charitable organisation, independent of Suffolk County Council, which runs the library service throughout Suffolk.

Our vision is to “transform lives through access to knowledge and resources, promote lifelong learning and strengthen communities by meeting their evolving needs.”

We have an opportunity for an experienced HR Officer to become a member of our People and Culture Team. This hybrid role will require your attendance at our office in Ipswich during your initial training period and for weekly team meetings but also offers the flexibility for home working.

The role will involve assisting the HR Advisor in all aspects of HR, recruitment and training, delivering a high quality people service through the provision of HR advice and support and strong HR Administration practices.

The role involves:

• general HR administration including assisting with general emails and telephone enquiries;
• ensuring that all HR and employee documentation is up to date and compliant;
• collating new starter information including ID, eligibility paperwork, signed contracts and ensuring all employee information is received in a timely manner;
• Support the development and implementation of HR initiatives
• Assist in organising company events, training and wellbeing activities
• Provide 1^st level employee relations advice and administration
• Preparing and note taking during hearings, investigations, meetings
• Assist in the creation of the training programme.

We’re looking for someone who:

• has previous HR administration experience
• is highly organised, faced paced, able to use initiative;
• has a proactive and methodical approach to work with a ‘can do’ attitude;
• has the ability to build effective relationships with line managers and employees at all levels;
• Good communication skills both written and verbal
• Experience using HRIS, ideally iTrent.

This role is a permanent position, working 24 hours per week. Hybrid and Multisite working with at least one day a week working closely with our HR Team in Ipswich.

The organisation is offering a salary of £25,000 pro rata with an exciting benefits package such as joining the group pension scheme, group income protection, life assurance, hybrid working and developmental opportunities.  

You will be working within a collaborative and supportive team that values creativity and innovation.

As an equal opportunities’ employer, Suffolk Libraries is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join Suffolk Libraries.

As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.

The closing date for applications is 18th July 2024 and if successful you will be asked to attend an interview on the 25th July 2024.