People Officer - Fixed Term Contract Maternity Cover

Job Introduction

2gether Support Solutions is a Facilities and Estates services company providing support to healthcare professionals caring for over 2000 patients daily across multiple East Kent hospital sites. 2gether provides vital services including maintenance, cleaning, catering, procurement, logistics and much more.

We are looking to recruit a proactive and motivated HR Officer for a 14-month Fixed Term Contract Maternity cover. This role offers the opportunity to support our colleagues providing vital services to the NHS, and will centre on providing a first point-of-call advisory service to managers and employees, answering queries relating to but not limited to; policies, terms and conditions, annual leave, and payroll.

*Please note: Whilst we are advertising this role as a full-time position, we are open to discussing alternative working patterns if required*

As a critical part of the People team, you will need to be IT-literate, as an essential element of the role is the management of the People Team email inbox, along with the use and updating of relevant HR systems and databases. 

Ensuring a thorough and confidential service, examples of other duties will include: 

• Partnering closely with key providers and stakeholders, including Payroll and Recruitment services
• Providing advice and support on HR issues for all staff groups, escalating where necessary, across a spectrum of employee relations including; performance, absence, and disciplinary and grievance matters
• Processing employee changes (contractual, pay etc.) and providing administrative support relating to the full employee cycle (maternity leave, flexible working, retirement, resignation acceptance etc.)
• Generating accurate and timely letters and documentation
• Note taking
• Booking and scheduling meetings and rooms
• Partaking in the Policy Working Group, and assisting in the development and drafting of Policies and processes

The ideal candidate will have prior experience working within a People or Human Resources team, supporting in an advisory and/or administrative capacity handling routine HR tasks. A CIPD Level 3 or above qualification is desirable, but not essential if there is demonstrable experience. Excellent organisation and communication skills are required to succeed in this role, along with a strong attention to detail and a customer-centric approach. 

What We Offer:

• Generous Annual Leave: 25 Days + Bank Holidays with the opportunity to buy or sell leave.
• Company Pension
• Onsite Childcare Facilities
• Cycle to Work Scheme: 
• Employee Assistance Programme

Additional Benefits:

• Discounts on travel, accommodation, airport parking, holidays, skiing, and travel extras.
• Access to Blue Light Card
• Access to our employee benefits platform
• Subsidised bus pass.
• Savings on health and beauty, gifts, toys, fashion, and entertainment.
• Training and development opportunities, including BICS and functional skills training.

Apply today to be considered for this essential role in our organisation.

Social values are at the core of 2Gether Support Solutions. We welcome applications from all backgrounds to encourage a diverse and inclusive workforce.