HR Officer
Across MK-Act Sites | Permanent | Part-time (20 hours per week) | £14,400 per annum
Work pattern: Working schedule to be confirmed at interview stage
We are seeking a skilled and proactive HR Officer to provide a comprehensive HR service while building strong
relationships with managers and employees across the organisation, ensuring compliance with employment law,
HR policies, and best practice.
What you’ll be doing on a daily basis:
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Coordinate end-to-end recruitment processes, including drafting adverts, shortlisting, arranging interviews,
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Ensure onboarding and induction processes are consistent, inclusive, and compliant.
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Act as the first point of contact for HR queries from staff and managers.
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Support with absence management, performance, and conduct issues in line with policies.
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Maintain accurate and up-to-date HR records, including personnel files, contracts, and contractual changes.
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Produce HR metrics and reports for senior management and trustees (e.g., turnover, absence, recruitment
statistics).
What we’re looking for:
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HR experience across recruitment, employee relations, and HR administration.
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Experience supporting managers with HR policies and processes.
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Familiarity with HRIS and payroll processes.
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Up-to-date understanding of UK employment law and HR best practice.
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Knowledge of safeguarding, safer recruitment, and GDPR guidelines.
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Strong communication skills, able to build trust and credibility.
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Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritise.
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IT proficiency (Microsoft Office, HR databases).
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Problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
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CIPD Level 3 (or equivalent demonstrable HR experience) as a minimum requirement.
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Able to maintain confidentiality, approachable, and professional.
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Flexible and proactive
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Committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
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Sensitive to the challenges faced by staff working in the domestic abuse sector
Advertised on behalf of MK Act: MK ACT is a charity in Milton Keynes which works with over 100 families’ every day to help them move on from fear and abuse. We have been providing safe emergency accommodation in Milton Keynes for people and their children escaping domestic violence for over 45 years.
