HR Officer – Ops (Grade 9)
Hours: 37 Hours Per Week, Mon – Fri, 09:00 – 17:00
Location: Hybrid / Office, Delamere House (attendance variable depending on meetings)
Pay Rate: £19.66 per hour
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About the Role
Cheshire East Council are recruiting a temporary HR Officer to join the HR Operations team, supporting Adults, Children's, Corporate, Place, and Schools services. This is a professional HR role providing advice, guidance, and operational support across a wide range of HR activities.
What You'll Be Doing
- Supporting delivery of the Workforce Strategy, including recruitment, resourcing, and retention
- Undertaking HR casework (discipline, grievance, capability) and advising managers to ensure compliance and fairness
- Delivering specialist HR support across services and schools (attendance management, redeployment, TUPE, dignity at work)
- Providing professional advice on HR policies, procedures, and terms of service
- Drafting and contributing to HR policies and processes in line with legislation and best practice
- Analysing workforce information and providing accurate HR data to support management decisions
- Supporting employee relations and servicing consultative panels to maintain effective working relationships
- Undertaking job evaluations and ensuring consistency in application
- Representing HR in interdisciplinary working groups and projects
What We're Looking For
We're seeking someone professional, adaptable, and confident in HR operations.
You'll ideally have:
- CIPD membership (MCIPD)
- Post-qualification HR experience providing advice across a range of HR activities
- Strong knowledge of HR policies, employment law, case law, and ACAS standards
- Skills in data analysis, report writing, and presenting information clearly
- Ability to attend hearings as a professional representative
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Flexibility to attend office meetings (variable – sometimes 4 days per week, sometimes 1)
Why Apply?
- Full-time hours with hybrid working flexibility
- Opportunity to work across multiple services and schools
- Professional HR role with varied responsibilities
- Initial 3-month contract with potential extension
Benefits
- Weekly Pay
- Company Pension
- Ongoing Agency Support
- Temp-to-Perm Opportunities
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 8 months
Pay: £19.66 per hour
Benefits:
Experience:
- Operational HR support: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- CIPD or MCIPD (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Crewe CW1
