Job Description

Job Introduction

About us

Do you aspire to work in a welcoming, innovative, forward-thinking, inclusive and supportive organisation where you can also learn and develop? YPO might be the perfect fit for you!


With 50 years of experience, YPO has been dedicated to supporting the public sector. Our journey began five decades ago when 13 local authorities united to streamline their purchasing needs and enhance efficiency, forming the organisation we know today.


As a 100% publicly owned entity by our 13 member authorities, we ensure that our profits are reinvested into our public sector customers, offering even greater value for money. Discover more about our company and culture at Start a career at YPO | YPO.


YPO is committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity amongst our workforce. Our aim is that our workforce will be truly representative of all sections of society and each employee feels respected and able to give their best.


YPO is pleased to consider requests for flexible working arrangements, including part-time hours and job-sharing opportunities. We are committed to supporting work-life balance and encourage candidates to discuss their preferred working patterns with us.

About the Role

We are seeking to appoint to the role of HR Support Officer. As a member of the HR Team, this role is integral to YPO's People Services function, providing comprehensive, accurate and timely HR administrative support.


Act as a first point of contact for HR and payroll queries, raised in person, by email and through the People Portal ticketing system.


The jobholder will work closely with our external payroll service provider to ensure the accurate and timely provision of information for payroll processing.

About You

As YPO continues to expand, we are seeking a driven and enthusiastic individual to join our team. Drawing from the skills and experience section of the , we seek someone who has:

Experience of working within an administrative role ideally within HR. Educated to NVQ Level 3 and with a high standard of written and spoken English is required, with at GCSE Grade C or above (or equivalent). Highly organised and capable of managing multiple priorities simultaneously with exceptional attention to detail and a strong commitment to accuracy in all tasks. Proactive in identifying issues as they arise, taking ownership of resolution and escalating appropriately when necessary to ensure timely and effective outcomes.

Having CIPD Level 3 and experience of HR/Payroll systems would be ideal, but not essential as this can be developed whilst in the role.


For a detailed description of the role and required skills, please refer to the job description attached below.

What's in it for you?

We are proud to offer a fantastic range of benefits, including:

Generous annual leave, from 24 days a year, plus 8 days statutory bank holidays and 3 discretionary closedown days at Christmas Local Government Pension through West Yorkshire Pension Fund A comprehensive health and wellbeing package Flexi scheme and flexible working options available (please discuss your preferred working requirements with the manager at interview) Family friendly policies Cycle to Work scheme Subsidised canteen Free parking available There is also a pay award pending subject to national negotiations

To have a confidential and informal discussion about this role, or for any additional support, please contact Helen Bellwood at Helen.Bellwood@ypo.co.uk.


Interviews are scheduled to take place the week commencing 15th September 2025, in-person at our office in Wakefield.