HR Officer (Ref: POS016438)

On a one-year fixed-term contract as an HR Officer, you will be the first point of contact for all HR-related queries, ensuring the correct application of HR processes. You will provide generalist HR support to employees and managers, advising on policy, best practice, and employment legislation. In addition, you will have responsibility for the day-to-day supervision of the HR Support Team, helping to coordinate workloads, provide guidance, and support the delivery of an efficient and customer-focused HR service.

The HR Officer will be an integral part of the HR Team and will assist HR Advisors with all aspects of HR administration, from organising training sessions to supporting the preparation of hearing packs for casework. There will also be opportunities to contribute to and support HR projects and policy development.

The role would suit a proactive, enthusiastic, methodical, and adaptable team player with excellent interpersonal and customer-focused skills, together with a keen eye for detail. Previous experience of coordinating or supervising colleagues would be advantageous.

This position offers a great opportunity to join a driven and experienced team and would be ideal for a recent graduate or an HR Administrator with solid HR support experience looking to broaden their knowledge and experience, including gaining valuable people management and leadership skills.

The rewards for working at Darlington Borough Council go beyond the salary you will receive; we have numerous additional benefits such as:

• 32 days Annual Leave, plus Bank Holidays, with option to purchase additional Annual Leave (pro-rata for part time working)
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme with option to make Additional Voluntary Contributions
• Flexi-time scheme
• Flexible working
• Generous Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Leave schemes
• Staff equality forums
• Access to a wide range of training, learning and development
• Physiotherapy service
• Confidential counselling service
• Great wellbeing offer
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Dolphin Centre Fit for Life Discounts
• Local and National retailer discounts
• Vivup employee benefit app and Lifestyle Savings
• Arriva Employee Travel Club

For the full range of benefits we offer, please see our Why work for us internet page, which also includes our Total Reward Booklet and Employee Benefit Video.

https://www.darlington.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/why-work-for-us/

Find out further information about us and what it’s like to work for our great team by visiting the Jobs and Careers home page.

https://www.darlington.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/

For detailed information on this role, please refer to the Role Profile and Person Specification.

Provisional Interview dates for this post will be Thursday 23rd July 2026 at the Town Hall, Darlington.

General Information for Applicants:

For a further informal discussion and any queries around the role profile and job itself please contact David Sharp, HR Strategy & OD Lead, on 01325 405483.

If you have any further questions regarding applying for this role or the questions and required fields within the application form, please contact the HR Support team on 01325 403217 or [email protected].

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