HR Officer
Location: Shirley
Salary: £28,000–£30,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am–5:00pm or 9:30am–5:30pm
Enhanced DBS Required
Join Nova Stars Group
Are you an experienced HR professional looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real difference?
At Nova Stars Group, we believe our people are our greatest strength. As we continue to grow, we're looking for a proactive and dedicated HR Officer to join our team and support the delivery of an exceptional HR service across our organisation.
This is an exciting opportunity to work within a fast-paced health and social care environment, supporting managers and employees while helping to build a positive, inclusive, and high-performing workplace.
About Nova Stars Group
Nova Stars Group is a growing provider of supported accommodation, and person-centred support services. We work in partnership with local authorities, healthcare professionals, and community organisations to provide safe, high-quality services that empower individuals to live independently and achieve positive outcomes.
Everything we do is guided by our core values of Respect, Compassion, Integrity, and Excellence. We are passionate about investing in our people, creating opportunities for professional development, and fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued, supported, and able to succeed.
If you're looking to join an organisation where your work has a genuine impact on people's lives, we'd love to hear from you.
The Role
Reporting directly to the HR Manager, you will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day delivery of HR operations, ensuring compliance with employment legislation and company policies while providing professional advice and support to managers and employees.
You will be responsible for maintaining high standards across all HR processes and helping to create a positive employee experience.
Key Responsibilities
As our HR Officer, you will:
- Manage employee absence and sickness processes, ensuring accurate records and reporting.
- Deliver a professional, efficient, and responsive HR service across the organisation.
- Promote equality, diversity, inclusion, and a positive workplace culture.
- Manage employee relations matters, including investigations, disciplinary hearings, and grievance procedures.
- Support managers with performance management processes and employee wellbeing.
- Provide advice on employment terms, conditions, policies, procedures, and best practice.
- Maintain accurate and confidential personnel files and HR records in accordance with GDPR requirements.
- Recognise and report safeguarding concerns in line with company policies and procedures.
- Produce HR reports and ensure accurate record keeping across all HR functions.
- Support HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Build strong working relationships with managers and employees across the organisation.
- Ensure HR processes comply with employment legislation and organisational policies.
- Carry out any additional duties appropriate to the role as requested by the HR Manager.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
Essential
- Previous HR experience within the health and/or social care sector.
- CIPD qualification or currently working towards one.
- Strong understanding of UK employment law and HR best practice.
- Experience handling employee relations matters, including disciplinary and grievance procedures.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to build effective relationships with people at all levels.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise a busy workload.
- Experience providing advice and guidance on HR policies and procedures.
- High level of confidentiality and professionalism.
- Excellent administrative skills and attention to detail.
- Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office.
- Ability to recognise and report safeguarding concerns.
Personal Qualities
We're looking for someone who is:
- Trustworthy and professional.
- Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
- Confident and approachable.
- A strong communicator.
- Flexible and adaptable.
- Able to manage multiple priorities effectively.
- A proactive problem solver.
- Passionate about supporting people and delivering excellent HR services.
Why Join Nova Stars Group?
We recognise that our employees are the foundation of our success. That's why we're committed to creating a supportive and rewarding workplace where you can develop your career.
We offer:
- Competitive salary of £28,000–£30,000, depending on experience.
- Monday to Friday working hours with no weekend work.
- Opportunities for professional development and ongoing training.
- Support with continued CIPD development.
- A friendly, supportive, and collaborative working environment.
- The opportunity to make a real difference within the health and social care sector.
- A varied role where every day brings new challenges and opportunities.
Training & Development
The successful candidate will be expected to undertake relevant training and carry out additional duties that are consistent with the scope and purpose of the role, as directed by management.
Pre-Employment Checks
The successful applicant will be required to:
- Complete an Enhanced DBS check.
- Provide satisfactory references.
- Demonstrate the right to work in the UK.
Ready to Apply?
If you're an experienced HR professional who is passionate about supporting people, driving best practice, and contributing to a positive workplace culture, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and join Nova Stars Group, where you'll have the opportunity to build your HR career while making a meaningful difference to the lives of others every day.
Pay: £28,000.00-£30,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Application question(s):
- Do you have a CIPD qualification or working towards this?
Experience:
- Health and Social Care HR: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
