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Recruiter
Hays Business Support
Location
County Durham
Salary
£16.00 - £17.00/hour £16.93 per hour
Contract
Temporary
Work pattern
Not Specified
First listed by Ontap
20 October 2026
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Job description

People Officer Location: Seaham Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday Duration: 12 weeks minimum Start: As soon as possible

Are you an experienced HR professional looking for a varied generalist role where you can make a real impact?

We are recruiting for a People Officer to join a friendly, supportive and forward-thinking organisation based in Seaham. Working as part of the People team and alongside the Head of People, you will provide a proactive and professional HR service across the organisation. This is a varied, hands-on position that would suit someone who enjoys building relationships, supporting managers and getting involved across the full employee life cycle.

The role

As People Officer, you will:

Provide advice and support to managers and senior leaders on a range of HR matters
Support recruitment and selection activity from start to finish
Process contractual changes and maintain accurate employee records
Provide guidance around HR policies, procedures, pay and conditions
Coordinate payroll information with a third-party payroll provider
Support employee meetings, including taking notes where required
Help promote employee benefits and support employee queries
Maintain accurate HR data and utilise HR systems effectively
Support the implementation and continuous improvement of new People systems and processes

About you

We are looking for someone with:

Previous generalist HR/People experience
Experience managing or coordinating recruitment processes
A good working knowledge of HR policies, procedures and processes
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
Excellent attention to detail and confidence working with systems and data
Strong interpersonal skills and the confidence to work with employees and senior stakeholders
A flexible, hands-on approach and willingness to support across the wider People function
CIPD Level 3 or relevant equivalent experience

This is a fantastic opportunity for an HR professional who enjoys variety and wants to join a collaborative and supportive People team where they can genuinely contribute to the development of the HR service.

Interested?

Apply today or get in touch with Lorna Jordinson at Hays for a confidential conversation.

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