Job Description

JOB TITLE: Part time HR & Training Officer

Salary 17,180 / FTE - 28,114 per annum pro rata

Part time - 22 hours per week

Purpose:

To provide proactive professional support to managers and staff, acting as the initial contact for HR advice and guidance, ensuring queries are dealt with accurately, efficiently and professionally.

To be the first point of contact for managers and staff to provide professional advice and guidance in relation to recruitment and training and development queries

Key Tasks:

HR

Providing HR advice and guidance to managers and employees, as appropriate on relevant operational ER matters Manage an agreed caseload of operational employee relations issues, ensuring that matters are dealt with in accordance with the RA policies and in a professional and timely manner Contribute towards the development and implementation of HR policies and procedures.

Recruitment

Provide advice and guidance in relation to recruitment activities; supporting managers and recruitment activities and campaigns from approval to appointment Support recruiting manager / employee / candidate enquiries regarding accessing and using the recruitment system Assess and maintain an awareness of trends regarding recruitment methods and processes; advise on and improve processes as appropriate and adopt RA's procedures as agreed. Provide support to the on-going development of recruitment systems and procedures to ensure statutory compliance and contribute to continuous service improvements Provide management reports on recruitment activities as required

Training & Development

Support RA's performance management framework, specifically the annual performance appraisal process and personal development plans Develop, manage and support RA's induction and probation programmes Own the process of creating, establishing and maintaining on-going matrices of training and development needs for all staff and managers across RA/RATE and ensure that a comprehensive programme of routine, periodic and special training needs is generated and available for funding and implementation discussions and decisions Maintain accurate and up-to-date training records including evaluation of training delivered Be responsible for managing and maintaining the E-Learning solution, seeking opportunities to maximise its use and potential Produce management reports of delivery, progress and effectiveness of training activities Source appropriate, cost-effective external training providers where no internal resources exist Seek out opportunities to develop and further the aims of RA's people strategy, One Armouries Producing and providing monthly KPI information for the HR Manager. To undertake specific projects as directed. Ensure the integrity and accuracy of the information input and stored on the IRIS Cascade HR System. Support the HR Manager with audit activities Provide support and cover for the HR Administrator as required Develop and maintain staff communications via the intranet page and provide informative and engaging content for the staff newsletter. To undertake other HR duties as directed.

Qualifications:

Part or Full CIPD qualification or equivalent - Desirable Working towards / completed a HR Apprenticeship - Desirable

Experience:

Demonstrable relevant experience in a similar role - Essential Experience of providing professional guidance and advice on ER matters inline with legislation and policy - Essential Experience of providing professional guidance on all aspects of the employee life cycle - Essential Previous experience of working within a HR team - Essential High degree of competence in processing and recording data accurately - Essential

Hours:

22 hours / 4 days per week nominally during Monday to Friday. The role will be predominantly office based in Leeds, with occasional hybrid working.

Benefits:

Access to the discounted bicycles via Bike2Work scheme Access to free EAP services via the (Employee Assistance Program) 27.5 days holiday plus Bank Holidays Generous company sick pay scheme Generous family friendly leave Access to discounted staff car parking 25% off staff shop 10% off food in on-site cafe (generous discounts on set meals, and reduce cost hot drinks) Pension scheme max employer contribution is 9% Access to free on-line learning Season ticket loan M-Card
A Police Check/ Disclosure will be requested in the event of a successful application. Please refer to the job description for the level of check required. A criminal record would not necessarily be a bar to employment.

Please note that all job offers are subject to the receipt of satisfactory references, DBS/Police checks and right to work documentation.

To apply please visit https://www.cloudonlinerecruitment.co.uk/royalarmouries. Please note you will need to download an application form as directed and upload it via our recruitment system in the space provided. We cannot accept CVs in place of an application form.

Closing date: 22/07/25

Interview dates: W/c 28/07/25

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 17,180.00 per year

Expected hours: 22 per week

Benefits:

Bereavement leave Company pension Cycle to work scheme Discounted or free food Employee discount Enhanced maternity leave Health & wellbeing programme Sick pay Work from home
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 22/07/2025
Reference ID: RA140325