HR & Recruitment Officer

HR & Recruitment Officer - Interim - initially 3 Months - Derby

Derby City Centre
Full-time (35 hours per week) | Part-time also considered
Hybrid working (primarily office-based, up to 2 days from home)
£15 - £17 per hour

Macildowie are working with this client based in Derby to recruit a HR & Recruitment Officer on a 3-month interim opportunity. This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established professional services organisation, supporting a workforce of approximately 250 employees within a collaborative and people-focused environment.

This role sits within a small HR team and reports directly to the Head of HR. It offers broad exposure across recruitment, onboarding, HR advisory support and HR systems administration.

The Opportunity

This is a hands-on, generalist HR role suited to someone who enjoys variety and thrives in a busy environment. You will provide proactive and customer-focused support across the full employee lifecycle, acting as a first point of contact for HR queries while escalating more complex matters appropriately.

Key Responsibilities

Recruitment & Onboarding

• Coordinate end-to-end recruitment campaigns

• Draft job descriptions and adverts alongside hiring managers

• Manage vacancy postings across digital platforms and job boards

• Oversee candidate communications and application tracking

• Coordinate interviews and support panel processes

• Conduct pre-employment checks including right to work, references and qualification verification

• Issue offer letters and contracts of employment

• Support onboarding and induction planning

• Maintain a positive and professional candidate experience

HR Advisory & Employee Relations

• Provide first-line advice on HR policies and procedures

• Support casework including return-to-work meetings, absence management and investigations

• Monitor absence levels and track triggers

• Assist with resignation and exit processes

• Ensure awareness of current employment legislation and compliance

HR Administration & Systems

• Maintain and update the HR system (ADP)

• Process starters, leavers and contractual changes

• Manage annual leave calculations and family leave records

• Produce HR reports and support payroll processes

• Ensure accurate and GDPR-compliant record keeping

• About You

You will already have experience in a HR Officer, HR Coordinator or HR Administrator role and be comfortable providing first-line HR advice and are immediately available.

You will bring:

• Experience supporting recruitment and onboarding

• Knowledge of absence management processes

• Experience maintaining HR systems and employee records

• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail

• A professional, proactive and approachable communication style

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HR professional seeking a varied short-term assignment within a respected professional services environment.

For further information, please get in touch with Jodie Sharpe at Macildowie.

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