HR Officer – Part time – Flexible (Home Based)

November 12, 2025

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Dimensions is proud to be one of very few social care organisations that are accredited by the Great Places To Work programme in 2025 – now 7 years in a row!HR Officer (Part-Time, Flexible)Location: Home-Based, with occasional travel across Yorkshire.Hours: 26 hours per week – we welcome applications for school hours, term-time, or other flexible arrangementsThe full-time salary is £33,345 pro-rata salary of £23,119.20 for 26 hours.Dimensions is proud to be one of very few social care organisations that are accredited by the Great Places To Work programme – now 6 years in a row!We are a leading values-led charity supporting people with learning disabilities and autism. Our goal is to help people live fulfilling, independent lives – and our colleagues are central to making this happen.We’re looking for a part-time HR Officer to support our operations in the Yorkshire region. This is a flexible role that can fit around family life, caring responsibilities, or part-time study – and one where your professional HR expertise will help transform lives.About the RoleYou will be the initial point of contact for operational HR matters and provide expert advice and support across the full HR lifecycle.Your main duties will include:<ul><li>- Providing first-level advice and guidance on HR policies, procedures, employment law, and employee relations</li><li>- Supporting Locality Managers with disciplinary, grievance, absence, and performance issues</li><li>- Monitoring sickness absence and coordinating Occupational Health referrals and return-to-work plans</li><li>- Producing timely, accurate HR data and reports to support organisational planning and decision-making</li><li>- Supporting projects and HR initiatives aligned to Dimensions’ mission and strategy</li></ul>About YouWe’re looking for someone with:<ul><li>- Operational HR experience, ideally supporting managers across multiple sites</li><li>- Strong knowledge of employment law and HR policy</li><li>- Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills</li><li>- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)</li><li>- A commitment to person-centred, inclusive, values-driven work</li></ul>CIPD qualifications or progress toward them are welcomed but not essential.We encourage applications from career returners, carers, students, or others seeking meaningful, part-time work.What We Offer – Family-Friendly & Flexible<ul><li>- Flexible working patterns – including school hours or term-time if needed</li><li>- Home-based role with supportive remote-working practices</li><li>- Up to 35 days’ annual leave (including bank holidays – pro rata)</li><li>- Staff discount scheme ‘Rewarding Dimensions’</li><li>- Blue Light Discount Card</li><li>- Salary advance scheme (access up to 50% of earned pay)</li><li>- Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing resources</li><li>- Pension scheme</li><li>- Employee recognition and long-service awards</li><li>- Qualification support and CPD opportunities</li><li>- Life assurance, health, and dental discounts</li><li>- Cycle to work scheme & season ticket loan</li></ul>How to ApplyApply now via - www.dimensions-uk.org/careers – we’re reviewing applications as we receive them.Closing date: This advert may close early due to high demandInterview date: Thursday 17th July (via Microsoft Teams)<ul><li>We welcome applications from everyone who has the right to work in the UK.</li><li>As Disability Confident Leaders , we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy - Dimensions has been awarded this symbol by Jobcentre Plus to recognise our commitment towards the employment, retention, training and career development of disabled employees.</li><li>If you need support completing your application, please contact our Resourcing Consultant Team on 0300 303 9150. We also provide British Sign Language (BSL) videos for all recruitment materials.</li></ul>Salary / Benefits:£23119.20 Per Annum #J-18808-Ljbffr

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