People Officer

Posted 08 May 2026
Salary up to £25 per hour
LocationGuildford
Job type Temporary
Discipline Human Resources
Reference199657
Contact NameDaniel Thynne

Job description

​Our client, based in Surrey, is currently recruiting for People Officer on a 2-month temporary contract.

The position is due to start immediately and is a 32 hour a week contract, the successful applicant will have the option to do this on a 4 day a week basis or across 5 days. The hourly rate is up to £25 per hour.

The ideal candidate will be very confident in handling their own ER casework and can pick up project work that is already underway.

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

•Managing end-to-end employee relations casework including disciplinary, grievance, capability, and absence management matters

•Advising managers on employment policies, procedures, and legally compliant people management practices

•Supporting sickness absence management processes including return-to-work meetings, Occupational Health referrals, and reasonable adjustments

•Advising on recruitment and resourcing activities including job design, shortlisting, interview processes, and safer recruitment practices

•Supporting organisational change projects including restructures, consultations, and implementation of revised team structures

•Acting as a first point of contact for operational HR and People matters, building effective relationships with managers and stakeholders

•Interpreting and applying HR policies, employment legislation, and terms and conditions consistently across service areas

Skills, knowledge and expertise required:

•ER knowledge

•Up to date employment knowledge

Working hours:

•32 hours per week

•Offices open Monday to Friday – very flexible on when hours are worked

Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.

James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.

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