HR Officer

Job Description

The HR Officer will provide reliable, professional support across the employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, contracts, employee records, absence management, policies and general HR advice. Applicants should have practical HR experience, good knowledge of employment procedures, strong administrative and organisational skills, and confidence using HR systems and Microsoft Office. The role requires discretion when handling confidential information, clear written and verbal communication, accuracy, and the ability to prioritise competing deadlines. Candidates are expected to work collaboratively with managers and colleagues, provide a responsive customer-focused service, uphold NHS values, and contribute to fair, inclusive and legally compliant employment practices. Experience in an NHS or public-sector environment and an HR qualification or equivalent experience would be advantageous.

Company Info

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust provides specialist mental health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services across Surrey and parts of North East Hampshire. The Trust supports children, young people and adults through community services, hospitals, clinics and specialist teams. Its work includes assessment, treatment, rehabilitation, crisis support and recovery-focused care. As an NHS Foundation Trust, it employs a broad workforce of clinical, operational, corporate and support professionals, including HR teams that help recruit, develop and retain staff. The organisation promotes compassionate care, inclusion, partnership working and continuous improvement. Employees typically benefit from NHS terms and conditions, pension arrangements, annual leave, learning opportunities and access to wellbeing support, subject to role and contract. The Trust works closely with local authorities, voluntary organisations, patients, carers and other healthcare providers to improve mental health and wellbeing across the communities it serves.

Destination Guide

The United Kingdom offers opportunities in healthcare, technology, finance, education, engineering, retail and professional services, with particularly strong demand for NHS and care workers. British culture is diverse and generally values politeness, punctuality, privacy and clear communication. Lifestyle ranges from busy cities such as London, Birmingham and Manchester to quieter coastal and rural communities; public transport is widely available, though housing costs vary considerably. Citizens of many countries need a visa to work. Common routes include the Skilled Worker visa, Health and Care Worker visa for eligible occupations, and student or graduate routes. Applicants normally need an approved sponsor, an eligible occupation, a salary meeting the relevant threshold and proof of English, unless exempt. Before relocating, check current UK government rules, arrange accommodation, budget for rent and transport, and confirm healthcare, tax and right-to-work requirements.