Job Description

At Social Work England, we are the specialist regulator for social work in England, committed to enabling positive change in the profession and improving lives across the country. Every day, social workers make a real difference, supporting millions of people to enhance their opportunities and wellbeing. We share a common goal with those we regulate - to protect the public, foster collaboration, and drive positive outcomes.

We are now recruiting for a HR Officer to join our People and Development team. Known internally as a People and Development Officer, you'll act as a key point of contact for day-to-day human resources matters, providing HR generalist support a range of human resources activities. You'll also manage some casework and contribute to creating an engaged, inclusive, and high-performing workplace.

About the Role

Oversee and delegate day-to-day HR tasks, ensuring timely and accurate responses to enquiries. Provide support on casework, including absence management, performance, and disciplinary matters. Lead on first level meetings, such as initial absence warnings, and collate information packs for formal meetings as required. Prepare data to inform reporting for senior leaders, identifying trends and areas for improvement. Maintain accurate HR records and ensure employee data is up to date. Support the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, and learning and development. Contribute to people and development projects, including engagement, wellbeing, and EDI initiatives. Coordinate learning events and deliver induction sessions where required. Drive continuous improvement of HR processes, policies, and documentation.
About You

At Social Work England, our values are at the heart of everything we do. We are

collaborative

,

curious

,

inclusive

,

confident

and

reflective

. We're looking for someone who can embody these values, inspire others, and contribute to our ambition to be an innovative, transparent and responsive regulator that makes a real difference to people's lives.

In this role we are also looking for:

A driven, self-starting approach, able to work independently and as part of a team. Knowledge of HR, recruitment, and learning and development policies and procedures. Strong problem-solving skills, with experience providing clear advice and escalating risks appropriately. Excellent organisational skills to prioritise tasks and manage competing demands. Proficiency in using HR and training systems, and interpreting data to inform decisions. Experience of researching and translating information into clear advice, with the ability to identify and escalate risks appropriately. Outstanding communication and relationship-building skills, with strong written ability. A demonstrable commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 4 months

Pay: 30,080.00-31,262.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Cycle to work scheme Sick pay Work from home
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Sheffield S3 8JY