HR Improvement Officer
| Posting date: | 12 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £29,715 to £34,435 per year |
| Additional salary information: | National £29,715 - £30,705 London £32,220 - £34,435 For details of our pay on appointment policy, please see below under the heading ‘Salary’. |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 02 February 2026 |
| Location: | Newcastle-upon-Tyne |
| Company: | Government Recruitment Service |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 443812/6 |
Summary
As the HR Improvement Officer, you will play a pivotal role in driving change and embedding best practice within HR. You will work closely with colleagues across HR and the wider organisation to identify opportunities for improvement and deliver tangible outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- Project Ownership: Lead assigned improvement projects from planning through to delivery, ensuring milestones are met and benefits realised.
- Process Analysis: Review existing HR processes, identify inefficiencies, and propose innovative solutions.
- Project Planning: Develop clear project plans, including timelines, resource requirements, and risk management strategies.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Work collaboratively with HR teams, senior leaders, and external partners to ensure successful project outcomes.
- Innovation & Automation: Explore and implement digital tools and automation solutions to streamline HR processes.
- Reporting & Evaluation: Monitor project progress, evaluate outcomes, and provide regular updates to senior stakeholders.
- Continuous Improvement: Champion a culture of innovation within HR, encouraging new ideas and challenging the status quo.
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