HR Officer

Salary £32,061 - £34,434 per annum (Pay award pending) Salary Band £30,001 to £40,000 Post Type Fixed Term Hours Per Week Full time

Job and Application details

Categories HR / Training
Directorate N/A Published Date 02/07/2026 Closing Date 16/07/2026

On a one-year fixed-term contract as an HR Officer, you will be the first point of contact for all HR-related queries, ensuring the correct application of HR processes. You will provide generalist HR support to employees and managers, advising on policy, best practice, and employment legislation. In addition, you will have responsibility for the day-to-day supervision of the HR Support Team, helping to coordinate workloads, provide guidance, and support the delivery of an efficient and customer-focused HR service.

The HR Officer will be an integral part of the HR Team and will assist HR Advisors with all aspects of HR administration, from organising training sessions to supporting the preparation of hearing packs for casework. There will also be opportunities to contribute to and support HR projects and policy development.

The role would suit a proactive, enthusiastic, methodical, and adaptable team player with excellent interpersonal and customer-focused skills, together with a keen eye for detail. Previous experience of coordinating or supervising colleagues would be advantageous.

This position offers a great opportunity to join a driven and experienced team and would be ideal for a recent graduate or an HR Administrator with solid HR support experience looking to broaden their knowledge and experience, including gaining valuable people management and leadership skills.

The rewards for working at Darlington Borough Council go beyond the salary you will receive; we have numerous additional benefits such as:

• 32 days Annual Leave, plus Bank Holidays, with option to purchase additional Annual Leave (pro rata for part time working)
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme with option to make Additional Voluntary Contributions
• Generous Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Leave schemes
• Staff equality forums
• Access to a wide range of training, learning and development
• Physiotherapy service
• Confidential counselling service
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Dolphin Centre Fit for Life Discounts
• Local and National retailer discounts
• Vivup employee benefit app and Lifestyle Savings
• Arriva Employee Travel Club

We are an equal opportunities' employer. We welcome applicants from all sections of the community. We aim to interview any applicant who declares a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job.