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Posted 07 August, 2026

HR Officer

Reed
Bristol, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

HR Officer - Hybrid Working - Onsite Parking - August Start

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c£30,000 | Hybrid Working | 6 Month Temporary Assignment (Potential to Extend)

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Reed is delighted to be supporting a large, well-respected public sector organisation in the recruitment of an experienced HR Officer to join their established HR team on a temporary basis.

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This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HR professional who enjoys a varied, fast-paced role combining HR administration, employee lifecycle support and payroll-related activities.

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The Role

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Working as part of a collaborative HR Services team, you will provide advice and administrative support across a broad range of HR processes, supporting employees and managers within your designated business area.

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Key responsibilities will include:

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  • Producing contracts, offer letters and employment documentation
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  • Processing starters, leavers and contractual changes
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  • Managing promotion, secondment and family leave administration
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  • Processing sickness absence and annual leave changes
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  • Supporting payroll administration, including overtime and pay-related amendments
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  • Maintaining accurate employee records and HR system updates
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  • Responding to HR-related queries from employees and managers
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  • Supporting recruitment administration and onboarding activities
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  • Producing HR data and reports as required
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About You

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To be successful in this role, you will have:

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  • Previous experience working within an HR administration, HR officer or HR services environment
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  • Strong knowledge of employee lifecycle processes
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  • Experience handling contractual changes and employee correspondence
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  • Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
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  • Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities
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  • Experience using HR systems and Microsoft Office applications
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Applications are particularly welcomed from candidates with a broad HR operational background. This role is best suited to someone with strong HR administration experience.

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Package & Working Arrangements

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  • Salary: c£30,000
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  • Full-time, 37 hours per week
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  • Flexible working arrangements
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  • Hybrid working with approximately 2 office days per week
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  • Free on-site parking available
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  • Initial 6-month assignment with potential for extension
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Recruitment Process

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  • Two-stage interview process
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  • Interviews conducted face-to-face
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If you are an experienced HR professional looking for your next temporary opportunity within a supportive and purpose-driven organisation, we'd love to hear from you.

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Apply now and we'll be in touch with further information.