Senior HR Officer

Senior HR Officer (Initially a 2-Month Placement)

Location: Llansamlet, Swansea
Contract: Initially a 2-Month Placement
Salary: £28,742.18 per annum (Grade E)
Hourly Rate: £14.74 per hour
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Holiday Entitlement: 33 days including public holidays (pro rata)

The Opportunity

Our client is seeking an experienced and proactive Senior HR Officer to join their HR team in Llansamlet, Swansea on an initially 2-month placement.

This role will provide operational HR support across recruitment, onboarding, employee administration, reporting, and compliance activities. Acting as a key point of contact for employees and managers, you will support the delivery of an efficient and professional HR service.

Key Responsibilities

• Support recruitment, onboarding, and pre-employment compliance checks.
• Maintain accurate HR records and systems in line with GDPR requirements.
• Process employee lifecycle changes including starters, changes, and leavers.
• Respond to HR queries and provide guidance on policies and procedures.
• Support employee benefits administration and performance management processes.
• Produce HR reports and documentation for audits and management information.
• Assist with HR projects, policy updates, and service improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate training administration and maintain training records.
• Ensure HR activities comply with organisational policies and employment legislation.

Essential Requirements

• 2 to 4 years' experience within an HR support or HR Officer role.
• Good knowledge of HR practices, procedures, and employment legislation.
• Experience supporting recruitment, onboarding, and employee lifecycle administration.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HR systems.

Desirable Requirements

• CIPD Level 5 qualification or working towards a professional HR qualification.
• Experience in benefits administration, HR reporting, or compliance activities.
• Experience in a fast-paced or multi-site environment.
• Welsh language skills.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes (reasonable adjustments will be considered).

Skills and Attributes

• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Confident communicator able to support employees and managers.
• Adaptable, resilient, and able to manage competing priorities.
• Team player with a commitment to equality, diversity, inclusion, and professional development.

What's on Offer?

• Initially a 2-month placement.
• £14.74 per hour.
• 37.5 hours per week.
• 33 days annual leave including public holidays (pro rata).
• Supportive working environment and development opportunities.

Apply Today

If you have the skills and experience to provide excellent HR support, we'd love to hear from you.