HR Officer

Rochester Bridge Trust is looking for a part time 16 hours per week HR Officer to support their growing team in managing the three bridges over the river Medway in Kent. They would love to meet with HR professionals who really like to take the initiative when it comes to managing HR processes and ideas. They are looking for HR professionals who pride themselves on attention to detail and due diligence and thrives in the third sector or within niche charities.

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB
To provide a comprehensive and hands‑on HR service, ensuring that the organisation
has effective HR processes that support positive working relationships and ensures
compliance with employment legislation and charity governance requirements.

POSITION IN ORGANISATION
Reports to the Head of Information and People
Supervises the work of professional advisors and administrative staff as allocated

SCOPE OF JOB

HR Administration & Records 50%

To maintain accurate and secure HR records, ensuring compliance with Data Protection
Policy
To prepare contracts and offers of employment
To prepare salary award letters
To support payroll data submissions
To calculate annual leave entitlement and administer rolled-over leave

HR Advisor 15%

To provide HR advice to managers and employees
To support Line Managers to manage sickness, performance and conduct issues.

Recruitment & Onboarding 10%

To manage end‑to‑end recruitment for permanent and casual staff
To draft job descriptions, coordinate advertising, shortlist candidates, and schedule
interviews
To conduct interviews with Managers when required
To carry out all pre‑employment checks
To deliver staff onboarding in accordance with the New Starter Checklist

Employee Relations 5%

To implement an employee engagement tool and prepare reports for Senior
Management
To implement improvements to employee communication and engagement

Learning & Development 10%

To liaise with Senior Managers and staff on training needs, draft the Staff Training Plan
and arrange for the delivery of training
To monitor attendance at mandatory training

Policy, Compliance & Governance 5%

To support the regular review and updating of HR Policies and Procedures
To maintain the Employee Handbook

Other 5%

To undertake any such duties as necessary and directed to support the delivery of the
Trust’s work.

DIMENSIONS & LIMITS OF AUTHORITY
Manages allocated budgets
Can place orders for goods and services required for the delivery of the areas of
responsibility within the terms of the approved Financial Scheme of Delegation (Officers) and the Procurement Policy.

QUALIFICATIONS
CIPD Level 5 or equivalent essential

EXPERIENCE
Experience in an HR generalist role essential
Good understanding of employment law essential
Good understanding of Safer Recruitment practices essential
High standard of written and spoken English essential.
Strong organisational and IT skills (MS Office) essential.

40,000 - 42,500 FTE

• Defined benefit Pension Scheme with death in service benefits and the Trust’s contribution being 19.9% of pensionable pay
• Private Medical Insurance for eligible employees
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Christmas Leave (in addition to annual leave)
• Compressed 4 day working week
• Relevant professional subscription paid for if relevant
• Parking permits for eligible employees