HR Officer Employee Lifecycle
| Posting date: | 11 June 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £28,142 to £30,024 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 30 June 2026 |
| Location: | Keynsham, Bristol |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 5 days per week |
| Company: | Bath & North East Somerset Council |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | RITM0237715 |
Summary
HR Operations Officer – Employee Lifecycle
Location: Civic Centre, Keynsham (with hybrid working options)
Salary: £28,142 – £30,024 per annum
Contract Type: 2 year fixed term contract
Hours: 37 hours per week, flexible working patterns, part time and job shares will be considered
Interview Date: Week commencing 6th July
Join Our Team
Are you passionate about delivering excellent HR support and Administration? We’re looking for a motivated and enthusiastic HR Operations Officer to join our dynamic Employee Lifecycle team within HR Operations 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.
What You’ll Be Doing
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
• Ensuring accuracy and compliance in all lifecycle activities
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 and 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 deadline effectively
• Is a confident communicator with a customer-focused approach
• Works well in a team and embraces collaboration
Why Work for B&NES Council?
We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing and professional growth:
• Competitive salary
• Flexible and hybrid working options, including flexitime and home working (up to 3 days per week, subject to service needs)
• Generous annual leave—up to 31 days plus bank holidays
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing support
• Opportunities for professional and personal development, including in-house training and accredited qualifications
• A modern, award-winning Civic Centre in Keynsham, ideally located between Bath and Bristol with excellent transport links
If this opportunity aligns with your experience and interests, we encourage you to apply.
To find out more about this role, please contact:
Carrie-Anne Thridgould, Assistant Payroll Manager, at Carrie-Anne_Thridgould@bathnes.gov.uk
Location: Civic Centre, Keynsham (with hybrid working options)
Salary: £28,142 – £30,024 per annum
Contract Type: 2 year fixed term contract
Hours: 37 hours per week, flexible working patterns, part time and job shares will be considered
Interview Date: Week commencing 6th July
Join Our Team
Are you passionate about delivering excellent HR support and Administration? We’re looking for a motivated and enthusiastic HR Operations Officer to join our dynamic Employee Lifecycle team within HR Operations 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.
What You’ll Be Doing
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
• Ensuring accuracy and compliance in all lifecycle activities
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 and 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 deadline effectively
• Is a confident communicator with a customer-focused approach
• Works well in a team and embraces collaboration
Why Work for B&NES Council?
We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing and professional growth:
• Competitive salary
• Flexible and hybrid working options, including flexitime and home working (up to 3 days per week, subject to service needs)
• Generous annual leave—up to 31 days plus bank holidays
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing support
• Opportunities for professional and personal development, including in-house training and accredited qualifications
• A modern, award-winning Civic Centre in Keynsham, ideally located between Bath and Bristol with excellent transport links
If this opportunity aligns with your experience and interests, we encourage you to apply.
To find out more about this role, please contact:
Carrie-Anne Thridgould, Assistant Payroll Manager, at Carrie-Anne_Thridgould@bathnes.gov.uk
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