Trainee HR Officer

Location: Midlands (with some UK travel)

Salary: £29,883 to £31,678

Contract: Permanent

Employer: Reed’s client

About the Role

Reed’s client is looking for a Trainee HR Officer to join their People Services team.

This is a great opportunity for someone at the start of their HR career. You will gain hands-on experience across a wide range of HR activities while being supported by experienced HR professionals. You will learn on the job, develop your skills and gradually take on more responsibility.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Provide day-to-day HR support to managers and staff
• Help deliver HR policies, procedures and best practice
• Prepare letters, documents and reports
• Support HR colleagues with projects and ongoing work
• Assist with absence management and employee relations processes
• Support investigations, hearings and note taking
• Maintain HR systems and analyse data for reporting
• Support wellbeing, engagement and learning initiatives

What We’re Looking For

• Degree or working towards CIPD Level 3 or above
• Experience in an admin or HR environment
• Strong organisation and time management skills
• Good communication and attention to detail
• Confident using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Professional approach with confidential information
• Proactive attitude and willingness to learn

What’s on Offer

• 28 days annual leave rising to 33 days with service
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Training and development support
• Opportunity to progress into an HR Officer role
• Experience across a wide range of HR activities

Why Apply?

This is an ideal role if you are looking to start or grow your career in HR. You will gain valuable experience, receive ongoing support and develop within a professional team.