Human Resources Officer in Norwich

Job description

HR Officer – Our NHS Client is Recruiting (5-Month Contract)

Location: Norwich (with occasional travel to other sites)

Band: Band 5

Contract: 5-month Contract / full-time

Our NHS client is seeking a proactive and professional HR Officer to join their central HR operations team on a 5-month contract. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable NHS HR experience within a large and respected healthcare organisation, supporting managers and staff across a wide range of people-related matters.

In this role, you’ll provide trusted HR advice, coach managers, and contribute to a positive and inclusive workplace culture, while developing your own professional skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide HR advice and guidance to managers and staff on a variety of employee relations issues, including performance, sickness absence, grievance and disciplinary matters.
• Support and manage casework, ensuring issues are progressed consistently and in line with policy.
• Coach and support managers to build their HR knowledge and confidence.
• Draft correspondence, policies, and meeting notes, ensuring accurate HR records.
• Support recruitment and selection, including job description development and participation in interviews.
• Contribute to HR projects, policy reviews and the development of best practice guidance.
• Act as a mediator in conflict resolution when appropriate.
• Deliver training, inductions, and HR-related presentations.

About You:

We’re looking for someone with excellent communication, organisational and problem-solving skills who can work sensitively and professionally within a healthcare environment.

You will bring:

• Degree-level qualification or equivalent experience.
• CIPD Level 5 (or working towards Level 7) or equivalent.
• HR experience, including involvement in casework (absence, conduct, grievance, capability).
• Knowledge of employment law and its practical application.
• Experience supporting recruitment processes.
• Strong IT skills (Microsoft Office and HR systems).

Desirable:

• Previous HR experience within the NHS or another large, complex organisation.
• Experience delivering presentations or training.

What’s on Offer:

• A 5-month contract with a respected NHS organisation.
• The chance to join a supportive and collaborative HR team.
• A varied and rewarding role with exposure to the full HR remit.
• Ongoing professional development, including support with CIPD progression.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on staff experience and patient care outcomes.

Interested?

If you’re looking to take on a rewarding contract role in the NHS and develop your HR career, we’d love to hear from you. Please apply with your CV

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Norwich

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

16-09-2025

Profession type

Health / Medical

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English