HR Officer

  • Precept Recruit
  • Arnold, Nottinghamshire
  • May 14, 2026
Full time HR / Recruitment

Job Description

HR Officer - (9 Month Fixed Term Contract) NG5 Immediate Start People Focused Team

Are you an organised and enthusiastic HR Professional looking for your next opportunity in a supportive, close-knit HR team? We re on the lookout for a proactive HR Officer to join a busy HR function on a 9-month fixed-term contract based in Nottingham.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone early in their HR career whether you re a HR graduate with some hands-on experience or stepping up into a Junior HR Advisor-level role to broaden your exposure across the full HR lifecycle.

What you ll be doing:

You ll play a key role in keeping the HR function running smoothly, supporting a variety of administrative and operational processes, including:

  • Managing new starter processes drafting offer letters, contracts and coordinating onboarding.
  • Supporting with bonus data and spreadsheets.
  • Handling payroll-related queries.
  • Facilitating elements of the recruitment process.
  • Owning the sickness absence procedure, including all associated administrative.
  • Supporting with wider HR duties, including wellbeing initiatives and ad hoc projects.

There s also the opportunity to gain exposure to Employee Relations matters (depending on your experience), working alongside senior team members on more complex cases.

What we re looking for:

  • Previous HR experience (12 months +).
  • CIPD level 3 + or equivalent HR degree.
  • Strong administrative skills with excellent attention to detail.
  • Confident communicator who enjoys working with people.
  • A team player team fit is hugely important in this collaborative environment.
  • Proactive approach with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
  • Interest in developing broader HR knowledge, including Employee Relations.

If you re ready to hit the ground running in a varied and people-focused role and are available for an immediate start we d love to hear from you.

Apply now for an immediate start.

Due to multiple Nottingham sites, a driving license and own transport is required.