HR & Systems Officer - Hybrid

Position: HR & Systems Officer - Hybrid
Location: Stoke-on-Trent

One of the UK's leading national children’s charities are seeking an enthusiastic HR & Systems Officer to join their dedicated, experienced and growing team of professionals as they embark on a journey of expansion in Newcastle under Lyme.  This is a fixed term contract for a period of 12 months.

This is a full-time role based in state-of-the-art facilities and there is an informal homeworking option available for up to 40% of the week, after passing probation, and subject to work and team requirements.

About the role
This is an exciting opportunity to work in a supportive and collaborative environment and will be a key role within the People Team, combining operational HR with ownership of HR systems and data.

The HR Systems Officer will be responsible for maintaining accurate people data, supporting the full employee lifecycle and leading the sourcing, implementation and embedding of a new HR Information System (HRIS). This will include managing the tender process, coordinating trials and testing, cleansing and migrating data, supporting system configuration and acting as the main point of contact throughout implementation and post-go-live.

You will also assist the wider team in providing maternity cover for the HR Administrator, ensuring continuity of HR operations and compliance with employment legislation, safeguarding requirements and internal policies.

HR Operations & Administration:

Manage HR administration across the full employee lifecycle, including starters, leavers, changes and contractual documentation
Prepare offer letters, contracts of employment and variation letters in line with legislation and charity policy
Conduct pre-employment checks including references, DBS and right to work checks, ensuring safer recruitment standards are met
Maintain accurate records for sickness absence, annual leave and other types of leave
Support disciplinary, grievance and capability processes by preparing documentation and maintaining records
Assist with payroll preparation, ensuring timely and accurate data submission
Support pension auto-enrolment processes and benefits administration
Maintain training, appraisal and compliance records, including DBS renewals
Act as a first point of contact for HR queries from managers and colleagues, providing clear and professional advice within remit
HR Systems (HRIS) & Data Management, with input from the wider team:

Lead the sourcing and selection of a new HR Information System
Supporting the development of requirements and specifications
Managing the tender process in line with charity procurement procedures
Coordinating supplier demonstrations and trials
Lead the HRIS implementation, including:

Data audit, cleansing and preparation for migration
System configuration, testing and user acceptance testing
Liaising with system suppliers and internal stakeholders
Manage the migration of HR data, ensuring accuracy, GDPR compliance and data integrity.
Develop and maintain HR reports and dashboards to support workforce planning, compliance and decision-making.
Produce system guidance and support materials and provide training to colleagues and managers as required
Act as system administrator post-implementation, embedding the HRIS into business-as-usual processes
Provide regular project updates and reports to the Leadership Team
Compliance, Safeguarding & Governance:

Ensure all activity complies with employment legislation, GDPR, safeguarding requirements and internal policies
Maintain confidentiality and security of sensitive personal and organisational data at all times
Support ISO, CQC and other audit requirements by maintaining accurate and accessible records
Promote equality, diversity and inclusion in all practices and interactions
About the rewards
As HR & Systems Officer you will work 37.5 hours per week, with an informal homeworking option available for up to 40% of the week, subject to work and team requirements.  The Charity is an Equal Opportunities Employer, and the role offers a host of superb benefits including:

A salary of up to £34,000 per annum depending on qualifications and experience
27 days annual leave per annum exclusive of Bank Holidays (increasing with length of…