People Officer (Six month FTC)

You will support the Head of People & Communications and People Team Manager in providing operational HR support with a specific emphasis on TUPE transfers, HR systems accuracy, and people data management. The role ensures TUPE processes are administered accurately and compliantly, colleague data is maintained to a high standard, and HR systems effectively support the TUPE process, reporting, and decisionmaking.

This is a deliveryfocused role, working closely with the People Team Manager and the People Business Partner (TUPE) to ensure statutory and organisational requirements are met.

Key Responsibilities

TUPE Administration Support

• Provide administrative support for TUPE transfers, both incoming and outgoing
• Maintain accurate colleague data for TUPE consultation and due diligence processes
• Assist with TUPE consultation meeting administration, documentation and recordkeeping
• Ensure contractual information and transfers are accurately reflected within HR systems
• Work closely with the People Team to ensure TUPE processes are compliant, wellmanaged and auditable

HR Systems & Data

• Maintain accurate and uptodate colleague records within the HR Information System (HRIS)
• Record contractual information, absence and annual leave within HR systems
• Produce standard and adhoc HR reports to support the People Team
• Ensure GDPR compliance and data integrity across all HR systems

Learning, Development & Compliance

• Be responsible for the transfer of all Learning & Development information for incoming colleagues
• Interrogate Learning & Development information to identify gaps to establish training plans and requirements linked to the Competence and Conduct standard
• Produce training and compliance reports for managers and the People team

Onboarding Delivery

• Support the People team in delivering a robust induction programme
• Ensure all new colleagues are equipped with the correct resources from day one, including IT and Uniforms

Policies, Engagement & Culture

• Support the implementation and consistent application of HR policies and procedures
• Promote equality, diversity and inclusion through all HR processes
• Assist with colleague engagement initiatives and internal events
• Demonstrate and promote the organisation s values and customerfocused culture

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Essential

• CIPD Level 3 qualified (or relevant experience)
• Proven experience in an HR Officer or HR Administrator role
• Sound understanding of core employment legislation and HR processes
• Strong attention to detail and ability to handle confidential information appropriately
• Experience of working with HR systems and data input

Desirable

• CIPD Level 5 qualified (or working towards)
• Practical experience supporting TUPE transfers
• Experience supporting colleague relations processes in a regulated environment

System Skills (Essential)

The People Officer must be confident and competent in using the following systems:

• HR Information Systems (HRIS)
  o Maintaining colleague records
  o Producing standard and adhoc reports
• Learning Management Systems (LMS)
  o Recording training activity
  o Monitoring compliance and mandatory learning
• Microsoft 365
  o Outlook
  o Excel (data handling, reporting, trackers)
  o Word (contracts, letters and HR documentation)
  o Teams

Skills & Competencies

• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills
• Clear, professional written and verbal communication
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Customerfocused and solutionoriented approach
• Ability to work within defined procedures and escalate issues appropriately
• Professional integrity and discretion
  
  

What we offer

We want Homes in Somerset to be a great place to work, where colleagues are proud to work for the organisation. As well as working alongside some amazing colleagues to provide great services to our customers, we offer a range of benefits.

• We recognise the importance of a work life balance and our hybrid working policy allows you to adapt.
• Up to date, modern equipment provided whether working at home or in the office. We also offer a contribution towards the cost of a desk.
• Generous holiday allowance which rises with service.
• You ll be auto enrolled into the Local Government Pension Scheme with a generous employer contribution.
• We pay more than the statutory parental leave and work with you to balance work and life commitments.
• We offer a 24-hour helpline and access to welfare and lifestyle advice, including counselling. We have also supported colleagues to become Mental Health First Aiders.
• Great learning and development opportunities.
• We celebrate success linked to our values including HiS Heroes and long service.
• Access to discounts for sport, leisure, and entertainment activities via our benefit platform.