HR Officer

HR Officer | Harrogate, North Yorkshire

Salary: £35,000 - £38,000 per annum (dependent on experience). Full-time, Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm.

We are recruiting on behalf of Harrogate Neighbours for an experienced HR Officer to lead and develop their HR function. This is a standalone HR role offering a broad and varied workload across recruitment, employee relations, learning and development, performance management, policy development, compliance, and workforce planning.

Harrogate Neighbours has been supporting older people and the local community for over 50 years, delivering high-quality care, housing and support services while creating a positive, supportive environment for both residents and employees. The organisation invests in its people, values collaboration, and recognises that a strong workplace culture starts with having the right people in place.

• Salary of £35,000 - £38,000 depending on experience
• Full‑time hours, Monday to Friday, paid lunch break
• Occasional home working by arrangement
• Health Cash Plan, Employee Assistance Programme
• Blue Light Card eligibility
• Supportive, values‑driven working environment

• Manage end‑to‑end recruitment and onboarding processes
• Support managers with employee relations matters including performance, attendance, disciplinary and grievance processes
• Advise on HR policies, procedures and employment legislation
• Coordinate induction, probation and appraisal processes
• Maintain accurate HR records and ensure GDPR compliance
• Produce HR reports and support senior management with workforce planning
• Manage relationships with external recruitment partners and employment law advisers
• Support staff engagement initiatives, benefits administration and employee recognition programmes
• Oversee HR compliance, safeguarding requirements and right‑to‑work checks
• Line manage a part‑time HR Administrator

We are looking for an organised and proactive HR professional who can balance strategic thinking with a hands‑on approach.

You will have:

• Practical HR experience across a broad range of HR functions
• Experience managing employee relations cases
• Knowledge of UK employment legislation and HR best practice
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
• Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills
• Experience providing clear and practical HR advice to managers
• Good Microsoft Office skills, including document and spreadsheet management
• A CIPD Level 3 qualification or above
• Experience with in a care, housing, charity or regulated environment would be advantageous but is not essential