HR Officer
CompanyOptimo Care Group
Location
Barnsley, England, United Kingdom
Employment TypeFull-time
Posted At4/2/2026
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Occupation Type
Human resources and industrial relations officers
Occupation Code Skill LevelMedium Skilled
Sponsorship Salary Threshold
£41,700
(£21.38 per hour)
Standard minimum applies
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Description
HR Officer - Optimo Care Group
Job Title: HR Officer
Department: HR Operations
Reporting to: Head of HR Operations
Location: Sheffield, UK - Hybrid
Organisation: Optimo Care Group
About The Role
Optimo Care Group is seeking a proactive and knowledgeable HR Officer to join the People Services team in Sheffield. This role plays a key part in delivering day to day operational HR support and providing professional advice to managers on all aspects of the employee lifecycle.
You will work closely with operational leaders to ensure people policies, procedures and best practices are implemented effectively, supporting organisational objectives while maintaining compliance with employment legislation and regulatory standards.
Key Responsibilities
The ideal candidate will be an experienced HR professional who thrives in a fast paced environment and enjoys working collaboratively with a range of stakeholders.
Essential Experience
Job Title: HR Officer
Department: HR Operations
Reporting to: Head of HR Operations
Location: Sheffield, UK - Hybrid
Organisation: Optimo Care Group
About The Role
Optimo Care Group is seeking a proactive and knowledgeable HR Officer to join the People Services team in Sheffield. This role plays a key part in delivering day to day operational HR support and providing professional advice to managers on all aspects of the employee lifecycle.
You will work closely with operational leaders to ensure people policies, procedures and best practices are implemented effectively, supporting organisational objectives while maintaining compliance with employment legislation and regulatory standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide operational HR advice, guidance and coaching to line managers.
- Support all aspects of the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, performance management, employee relations and retention.
- Ensure compliance with organisational policies, employment legislation and regulatory requirements.
- Analyse HR data and produce reports to identify trends and support decision making.
- Escalate complex or high risk HR matters where appropriate.
- Support the development and implementation of HR systems, tools and policies.
- Maintain accurate employee records in line with data protection and records management requirements.
- Contribute to the delivery of the People Strategy and Service Delivery Plan.
The ideal candidate will be an experienced HR professional who thrives in a fast paced environment and enjoys working collaboratively with a range of stakeholders.
Essential Experience
- Previous HR experience within a busy, fast-paced environment.
- Strong knowledge of UK employment law.
- Experience in the social care sector or another regulated environment.
- Experience of TUPE or organisational change.
- Strong problem solving and decision making abilities.
- Ability to collaborate effectively and influence stakeholders.
- Strong organisational and analytical skills.
- Fixed Working - 37.5 hours across 5 days (9am-5pm)
- Comprehensive Training - Access to the Optimo Learning Academy for ongoing development
- Career Progression - Opportunities within our growing organisation
- Supportive Team Environment - Join a friendly, collaborative People Services team
- Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 professional support via Health Assured
- Reward Gateway - Access to retail discounts and recognition benefits
- £500 Refer a Friend Scheme
- Travel within the UK may occasionally be required