HR Officer

Job Title: HR Officer

Location: Pembroke Dock

Salary: £32,597 – £34,434 per annum, pro rata

Job Type: Part‑Time, 18‑Month Fixed Term Contract

Hours: 3 days per week (22.2 hours total). Fixed 3‑day pattern ideally Monday, Wednesday, Friday (negotiable).

Job Description

Our client is a public sector Authority dedicated to protecting one of Wales’ most famous, breathtaking coastal landscapes. They look after the land, the heritage, and the communities within it—and now, they need you to look after their people! You’ll be the go‑to person for day‑to‑day HR support and Health & Safety advice. You’ll keep things running smoothly, help shape new policies, and find ways to make our client’s HR service even better.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional guidance on HR issues, ensuring alignment with current employment legislation and Authority policies.
• Act as the day‑to‑day specialist lead on Health and Safety advice across the organisation.
• Contribute to the development, implementation, and delivery of the HR Strategy and progressive HR policies.
• Generate insightful HR reports and Management Information Systems (MIS) to drive smart decision‑making.
• Support recruitment, performance management, and disciplinary/grievance procedures while nurturing strong working relationships across teams.
• Assist with designing and delivering engaging training and briefing materials.
• Assist with monitoring HR budgets, raising purchase orders, and handling routine financial admin.

Qualifications

• Fluency in Welsh (B2 level) is essential for this role, as you’ll be communicating in Welsh daily.
• Possession of a CIPD Level 5 qualification and an IOSH qualification.
• Experience with HR software (ideally Cezanne).
• Motivated team player who stays calm under pressure.

Benefits

• 3 extra paid holiday days between Christmas and New Year (on top of standard annual leave).
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Occupational Health
• Enhanced Annual Leave entitlement
• Buying additional annual leave
• Flexible Working
• Free Parking
• Staff discount at Visitor Centres
• National Park Discounts including merchandise
• Pension

EEO Statement

Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community.