AMS PSR

On behalf of NS&I we are looking for a HR Officer (Inside IR35) for a contract up to March 2026 on a hybrid basis (2 days per week from London)

Recruitment Administration

• Support recruitment campaigns by liaising with line managers to confirm timelines and administrative needs
• Coordinate interview arrangements, candidate communication, and ensure timely updates on the Civil Service Jobs Platform (Oleeo)

Onboarding Support

• Process pre-employment checks, including references and right-to-work documentation
• Prepare and issue offer letters and employment contracts
• Accurately input new starter details into the HR and finance systems
• Support the induction process and ensure managers are prepared to welcome new joiners

HR Administration & Records Management

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records (digital and paper), ensuring compliance with GDPR
• Process standard HR tasks such as changes to contracts, probation tracking, leaver administration, and security clearances
• Provide administrative support in managing pension-related queries (with guidance where needed)
• Monitor the HR inbox, responding to basic queries or escalating where appropriate

Employee Relations & General Support

• Provide note-taking support during formal meetings
• Assist with early-stage employee relations matters and queries
• Support wider HR projects and initiatives as needed

Skills and Experience Required

• Familiarity with the Civil Service Jobs Platform (Oleeo) is essential
• Experience working in a busy HR environment, ideally in the public sector
• Good understanding of recruitment administration and HR processes
• Comfortable using HR systems and Microsoft Office (particularly Word and Excel)
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage administrative tasks and meet deadlines
• Clear and professional communicator with strong attention to detail
• Discreet and responsible when handling sensitive or confidential information
• Ability to translate and interpret policies and procedures, providing appropriate guidance and assistance when required 

Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas.

Disability Confident 

As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, HS&I guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.

This scheme encourages candidates with a disability and/or neurodivergence to apply. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.

Armed Forces Covenant 

HS&I guarantees to interview veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.

In applying for this role, you acknowledge the following “this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs. As such the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different.