Human Resources Officer

We have an exciting opportunity for a HR Officer to join our HR People Services team. You will join us working 35 hours per week, on a permanent basis and will be based from home with some occasional travel. In return you will receive a salary of up to £30,781,96 per annum plus excellent benefits.

Since 1927, Cats Protection has helped thousands of cats each year, across the UK. As a community of volunteers, employees, supporters and partners, we’ve improved the lives of millions of cats and transformed the way millions of people see and care for cats.

The People and Culture Directorate provides all aspects of L&D, recruitment, workforce planning, employee lifecycle support and HR advice and guidance to Cats Protection employees and volunteers.

Responsibilities of our HR Officer:

To provide a customer-focused and efficient HR Service, ensuring the effective delivery of all first line support and transactional HR activity. Providing managers with guidance on HR processes and procedures in line with our policies, ensuring compliance with legislation and best practice. Our values and behaviours are at the heart of who we are and everything we do, inspiring our thinking and guiding our actions. As a member of the HR team, you are expected to act as a role model and demonstrate our values in all aspects of your work.

What we’re looking for in our HR Officer:

• good understanding of employment legislation and best practice
• experience of providing day-to-day HR guidance and support
• proven experience of applying HR policies and procedures
• an understanding and experience of using HR systems
• proven ability to multi-task and work on own initiative, accurately and under pressure
• excellent communication skills with a variety of stakeholders
• happy to undertake occasional travel to any location within the UK, including potential overnight stays away from home

What we can offer you:

• salary of up to £30,781,96 per annum
• generous annual leave entitlement
• contribution pension scheme
• life assurance scheme
• range of health benefits including private healthcare
• Employee Assistance Programme
• and more

Through our values and behaviours we help people see the world through cats’ eyes. Together we can make a difference.

Closing date: 28 January 2024

Virtual interview date: 06 and 08 February 2024

Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. Please note, applications received after the closing date may not be responded to.

Please email [email protected] if you require any adjustments to be made for you to complete your application or to participate in the recruitment journey.

We operate a bias-free application process in our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion. To assess your application quickly, fairly and objectively, please fully complete the qualifications and work history sections of our online application form.

Redacted CVs may be accepted by exception.

We believe being an inclusive, diverse organisation – where we welcome diversity of thought, value individuals’ experience and can reach and partner all areas of society – is crucial if we’re to help more cats. Our ambition is to work together to promote a more inclusive environment, which attracts all candidates and signals our commitment to celebrate and promote diversity.

There’s a place for everyone at Cats Protection and we encourage applications from talented people across all communities.

Cats Protection is committed to safeguarding children and adults at risk and protecting anyone that comes into contact with us from harm. We expect all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. You may be subject to a criminal record check if required for the role.