HR Operations Officer - Employee Lifecycle
| Posting date: | 21 November 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £28,142 to £30,024 per year, pro rata |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 30 November 2025 |
| Location: | Keynsham, Bristol |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 3 days per week |
| Company: | Bath & North East Somerset Council |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | RITM0228630 |
Summary
At Bath & North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose – to improve people’s lives.
*Fixed term contract: January 2026 - March 2026*
Hours: 37 hours per week. Flexible working patterns, part time and job shares will be considered
About the Team
Are you passionate about delivering excellent HR/Payroll support and administration? We’re looking for a motivated and enthusiastic HR Operations Officer to join our dynamic Employee Lifecycle team at Bath & North East Somerset Council.
This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in supporting our employees throughout their journey with us - from onboarding to offboarding and everything pay related in between.
About the Role
As the first point of contact for HR Operations queries, you’ll provide efficient and timely support to employees and managers via telephone, email, and our employee portal.
Your responsibilities will include:
Onboarding processes for new starters
Processing changes to terms and conditions of employment
Issuing necessary contractual amendment letters
Coordinating offboarding for leavers
Managing multiple inboxes as well as the employee portal and phones
To ensure all work completed is accurate and compliant with up-to-date employment legislation and Council policy
You’ll work closely with colleagues across the wider HR & OD service to drive continuous improvement and deliver a high-quality service.
About You
We’re looking for someone who:
Has experience in HR/Payroll administration and data input
Demonstrates excellent attention to detail and accuracy
Strong numeracy skills and MS Excel to analyse and interpret data
Can prioritise tasks and manage multiple deadlines effectively
Is a confident communicator with a customer-focused approach
Works well in a team and embraces collaboration
If this opportunity aligns with your experience and interests, we encourage you to apply.
If you are interested in this post and require more details or just to chat through the role and what’s involved, please contact Charlotte Logan, HR Operations Team Manager- Employee Life Cycle & Financial Controls by email at: charlotte_logan@bathnes.gov.uk or by telephone on 01225 395137
Please note that this advert may close earlier than the stated closing date due to high demand. We advise all interested candidates to apply as soon as possible
Interview date: 4/12/2025
No Agencies Please
*Please note, BANES Council operates a policy of prior consideration for roles for any individual on the Council’s at-risk register (redeployee). This means should a redeployee express an interest in this role, providing they meet the essential criteria for the role they will be considered ahead of external applicants.
About Bath and North East Somerset Council.
Working at Bath and North East Somerset provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.
Why Bath and North East Somerset Council?
We offer a wide range of benefits, to ensure that you are paid fairly for your work, have the flexibility to enjoy a great work/life balance, and have the support you need. Go to https://jobsandcareers.bathnes.gov.uk/why-work-us/our-benefits
At Bath and North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose – to improve peoples lives. Find out more about our values at https://jobsandcareers.bathnes.gov.uk/why-work-us/our-values
We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us. Find out more on our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at https://beta.bathnes.gov.uk/equality-and-diversity
We are a Disability Confident Employer – find out more at https://shorturl.at/ajrsW
The Council is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.
Safeguarding Statement: The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment anyone working in a post with children or vulnerable groups will be expected to undertake an Enhanced DBS check with/without barred list checks.
*Fixed term contract: January 2026 - March 2026*
Hours: 37 hours per week. Flexible working patterns, part time and job shares will be considered
About the Team
Are you passionate about delivering excellent HR/Payroll support and administration? We’re looking for a motivated and enthusiastic HR Operations Officer to join our dynamic Employee Lifecycle team at Bath & North East Somerset Council.
This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in supporting our employees throughout their journey with us - from onboarding to offboarding and everything pay related in between.
About the Role
As the first point of contact for HR Operations queries, you’ll provide efficient and timely support to employees and managers via telephone, email, and our employee portal.
Your responsibilities will include:
Onboarding processes for new starters
Processing changes to terms and conditions of employment
Issuing necessary contractual amendment letters
Coordinating offboarding for leavers
Managing multiple inboxes as well as the employee portal and phones
To ensure all work completed is accurate and compliant with up-to-date employment legislation and Council policy
You’ll work closely with colleagues across the wider HR & OD service to drive continuous improvement and deliver a high-quality service.
About You
We’re looking for someone who:
Has experience in HR/Payroll administration and data input
Demonstrates excellent attention to detail and accuracy
Strong numeracy skills and MS Excel to analyse and interpret data
Can prioritise tasks and manage multiple deadlines effectively
Is a confident communicator with a customer-focused approach
Works well in a team and embraces collaboration
If this opportunity aligns with your experience and interests, we encourage you to apply.
If you are interested in this post and require more details or just to chat through the role and what’s involved, please contact Charlotte Logan, HR Operations Team Manager- Employee Life Cycle & Financial Controls by email at: charlotte_logan@bathnes.gov.uk or by telephone on 01225 395137
Please note that this advert may close earlier than the stated closing date due to high demand. We advise all interested candidates to apply as soon as possible
Interview date: 4/12/2025
No Agencies Please
*Please note, BANES Council operates a policy of prior consideration for roles for any individual on the Council’s at-risk register (redeployee). This means should a redeployee express an interest in this role, providing they meet the essential criteria for the role they will be considered ahead of external applicants.
About Bath and North East Somerset Council.
Working at Bath and North East Somerset provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.
Why Bath and North East Somerset Council?
We offer a wide range of benefits, to ensure that you are paid fairly for your work, have the flexibility to enjoy a great work/life balance, and have the support you need. Go to https://jobsandcareers.bathnes.gov.uk/why-work-us/our-benefits
At Bath and North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose – to improve peoples lives. Find out more about our values at https://jobsandcareers.bathnes.gov.uk/why-work-us/our-values
We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us. Find out more on our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at https://beta.bathnes.gov.uk/equality-and-diversity
We are a Disability Confident Employer – find out more at https://shorturl.at/ajrsW
The Council is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.
Safeguarding Statement: The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment anyone working in a post with children or vulnerable groups will be expected to undertake an Enhanced DBS check with/without barred list checks.
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
Disability Confident
About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.