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HR Support Officer

Posted 6 days 1 hour ago by Colchester Borough Council

Permanent
Full Time
Other
Essex, Braintree, United Kingdom, CM7 0
Job Description
Job details

Salary £31,284 to £35,721 per annum

Contractual hours 37

Basis Full time

Job category/type Fixed Term - Full Time

Date posted 13/07/2026

Job reference BREQ0465

Role Overview

We have an opportunity to join our People & Performance Team on a fixed term contract for a period of two years in the role of HR Support Officer. As a key member of our HR team, this role will focus on payroll processing, contract production, co ordinating recruitment and being responsible for the smooth running of HR administration. The successful candidate will manage our HR information system (iTrent) and associated administration relating to employees joining, leaving or changing position within the organisation. They will also be involved in providing first level advice on a range of HR issues.

Qualifications
  • HR administration experience including payroll processing, recruitment and contract production.
  • Experience of using HR information systems ideally iTrent (MHR).
  • Experience of responding to first level HR queries.
  • HR and employment law knowledge.
  • Excellent IT skills specifically MS Office; particularly Excel.
  • High levels of accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills.
  • A track record of developing effective relationships ideally including working with line managers to resolve HR issues.
  • Ability to manage various tasks and see them through to completion.
Benefits
  • Flexible working
  • Hybrid working arrangements are available in this role (home/office based with a minimum of 2-3 office days per week, subject to business need)
  • Local government pension scheme
  • Learning and development for all employees
  • Employee discounts at local businesses
  • Employee recognition schemes
  • Extensive health and wellbeing programmes, including discounted gym membership
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