People Officers
| Posting date: | 10 June 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £31,632 to £33,621 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 25 June 2026 |
| Location: | Uxbridge, London |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | HRUC |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 2154 |
Summary
HRUC (Harrow, Richmond and Uxbridge Colleges) is an ambitious and forward-thinking college group with a clear vision: to inspire, transform lives and create futures through outstanding education.
The People and Organisational Development function continues its journey to become an Employer of Choice. The department focus is on enhancing the employee experience, delivering excellent HR services, and supporting our organisational goals.
Our People Plan 2025 places our staff at the heart of our success, and we are committed to becoming a college of choice, where people feel valued, supported and empowered to thrive.
As part of this journey, we are building a modern, inclusive and high-performing People function that:
Enhances the employee experience
Supports professional growth and career development
Embeds a culture of inclusion, wellbeing and collaboration where everyone feels a genuine sense of belonging.
Key responsibilities of the People Officer role include:
Acting as a first point of contact for employee queries, ensuring a responsive and supportive service
Supporting employee relations processes, contributing to fair, transparent, and timely outcomes
Delivering high-quality HR administration, including contracts, onboarding and payroll changes
Maintaining accurate HR data to support insight-driven decision making and compliance
Supporting modernised recruitment and onboarding processes, enhancing candidate experience
Contributing to initiatives that promote engagement, wellbeing and a positive workplace culture
About You
We are looking for a motivated and organised HR professional who is committed to delivering excellent service and supporting a positive workplace culture.
You will bring:
Experience gained in an HR administrative or HR support role
Knowledge of HR processes, employment law and good practice
Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
A collaborative approach, with a focus on building positive working relationships
You will also demonstrate a commitment to:
Inclusion, diversity and wellbeing, helping to create a culture of belonging
Continuous learning and professional development
A CIPD Level 3 qualification (or working towards) is desirable
Why Join Us?
Joining HRUC means becoming part of a People function that is central to delivering organisational success.
We offer:
The opportunity to support delivery of a transformational People Strategy
Experience across key HR areas including recruitment, employee relations and culture initiatives
A supportive environment that encourages learning, development and career progression
The chance to contribute to building an organisation where people feel valued, empowered and engaged
It is anticipated that the working hours for the part time post will be worked on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.
It is anticipated that interviews will take place on Tuesday 7th July.
Please note, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.
The People and Organisational Development function continues its journey to become an Employer of Choice. The department focus is on enhancing the employee experience, delivering excellent HR services, and supporting our organisational goals.
Our People Plan 2025 places our staff at the heart of our success, and we are committed to becoming a college of choice, where people feel valued, supported and empowered to thrive.
As part of this journey, we are building a modern, inclusive and high-performing People function that:
Enhances the employee experience
Supports professional growth and career development
Embeds a culture of inclusion, wellbeing and collaboration where everyone feels a genuine sense of belonging.
Key responsibilities of the People Officer role include:
Acting as a first point of contact for employee queries, ensuring a responsive and supportive service
Supporting employee relations processes, contributing to fair, transparent, and timely outcomes
Delivering high-quality HR administration, including contracts, onboarding and payroll changes
Maintaining accurate HR data to support insight-driven decision making and compliance
Supporting modernised recruitment and onboarding processes, enhancing candidate experience
Contributing to initiatives that promote engagement, wellbeing and a positive workplace culture
About You
We are looking for a motivated and organised HR professional who is committed to delivering excellent service and supporting a positive workplace culture.
You will bring:
Experience gained in an HR administrative or HR support role
Knowledge of HR processes, employment law and good practice
Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
A collaborative approach, with a focus on building positive working relationships
You will also demonstrate a commitment to:
Inclusion, diversity and wellbeing, helping to create a culture of belonging
Continuous learning and professional development
A CIPD Level 3 qualification (or working towards) is desirable
Why Join Us?
Joining HRUC means becoming part of a People function that is central to delivering organisational success.
We offer:
The opportunity to support delivery of a transformational People Strategy
Experience across key HR areas including recruitment, employee relations and culture initiatives
A supportive environment that encourages learning, development and career progression
The chance to contribute to building an organisation where people feel valued, empowered and engaged
It is anticipated that the working hours for the part time post will be worked on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.
It is anticipated that interviews will take place on Tuesday 7th July.
Please note, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.