• Location
    Datchet
  • Advertising Salary:
    £35,000 - £40,000 per annum
  • Contract Type
    Fixed Term Contract
  • Hours Per Week
    40
  • About The Role

  • At Atlas, our people are the heart of everything we do. As we continue to grow and strengthen our HR function, we’re looking for a proactive and compassionate HR Officer who is ready to support our teams while developing into a confident Employee Relations specialist.

    This is a fixed-term contract until February 2027.
     
    This role is perfect for someone who has a solid HR foundation and is eager to stretch, learn and build confidence through hands‑on exposure to ER casework. You’ll be joining a supportive HR team where kindness, honesty and action shape how we work every day.

     

    No two days are ever the same, but your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

     
    Employee Relations Support (Core Focus)
    • Manage day-to-day absence cases, progressing over time to become an Absence Management SME, (Subject Matter Expert) for the business.
    • Support with AWOL cases, ensuring managers follow process and employees receive fair communication.
    • Administer and track probation reviews, ensuring timely follow-up and documentation.
    • Prepare and issue Letters of Concern and other low-level HR correspondence.
    Development and Growth Opportunities 

    You’ll gain structured exposure to broader ER work, with support and mentoring from our HR Advisors and ER & TUPE Manager.

    • Attend and provide note-taking support in formal meetings (disciplinary, grievance, appeal, capability, consultations).
    • Assist in preparing investigation and disciplinary packs, ensuring evidence is clear, complete and well presented.
    • Support in assembling redundancy and restructure packs, building capability in this more complex area.
    • Liaise with Occupational Health, review reports and support managers with next steps.
    • Assist in capability cases, including both ill-health and performance-related matters.
    • Help ensure all cases are tracked, progressed and closed in a timely and professional manner.
    General HR Responsibilities 
    • Maintain accurate employee data and documentation within our HR systems.
    • Provide first-line HR guidance to managers on policies and processes.
    • Draft letters, meeting invites, follow-up actions and procedural documents.
    • Work collaboratively across the wider HR team on people initiatives and improvement projects.
  • About You

  • You’ll thrive in this role if you are someone who:  

    • Has experience in a generalist HR role and is motivated to build confidence in Employee Relations. 
    • Communicates clearly and professionally. 
    •  Is organised, methodical and able to juggle conflicting priorities. 
    •  Has strong attention to detail and produces accurate, high-quality work. 
    • Works well both independently and as part of a supportive team. 
    • Shows resilience and a calm, balanced approach when handling sensitive matters.  
    • Embodies our Atlas values – honesty, compassion, ownership and going the extra mile. 

    Skills & Experience  

    Essential  

    • Experience in an HR Officer/HR Assistant role within a fast-paced environment. 
    • Basic understanding of UK employment legislation and HR best practice. 
    •  Confidence in handling early-stage ER tasks such as absence, probations and low-level conduct concerns.  
    • Strong written communication skills and confident use of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). 
    • A Right to Work in the UK


    Desirable 

    • Experience with Occupational Health referrals or absence management. 
    • Exposure to discipline or grievance processes (even if only administrative support so far). 
    •  CIPD Level 3 (working towards Level 5 welcome). 
    •  Experience in Facilities Management, Cleaning or Security.  
    • Familiarity with unionised environments.  
     
  • About The Company

  • What makes this job amazing?  

    • Full learning & support from Atlas. 

    • Stream – our financial wellbeing and benefits platform which provides you with real-time access to earned wages, information to improve your financial health, and discounts/savings at leading retailers and supermarkets.

    • Cycle to work scheme*.  

    • Workplace pension scheme.  

    • Staff recognition scheme (Stars of Atlas).  

    • Staff engagement portal.  

    • The ability to progress your career within Atlas.  

    • Learning and development led by you: support in areas you like or want to learn more about.  

    • The opportunity to work amongst people who value and support each other, achieving great results 

    • For those who value and excel in transparent, high-intensity, and high-impact environments, there is significant opportunity for advancement. 

    • Atlas continues to grow at pace which is both exciting and challenging.   

    *Subject to qualifying parameters.  

    Who are we?

    Atlas is a family of people drawn together by a passion for creating happiness in others. 

    Founded in 1986 and 100% owned by our employees, we are now one of the fastest-growing business support companies in the UK, providing cleaning, security, pest and other support services to a wide range of companies, from globally recognised brands to small local businesses. Our success is down to one thing; the passion and commitment of our extended family, who together we deliver happiness across thousands of client sites every single day. To ensure we remain focused on our purpose as we grow, we recruit first and foremost on our values so for those committed to living them alongside us, there is no better place to work.  

     

    Our Purpose

    To create happiness in ourselves and others 

    We approach work and life with a sense of fun, optimism and belief, and strive to have a positive impact on the world around us. We show kindness and compassion to all those we meet, ensuring everyone is safe and healthy. We deliver on our promises and go the extra mile every day.

    Our Values

    We are a family 

    Just like any other family, we laugh, cry, celebrate and commiserate together. We may come from many different backgrounds, but we’re always there when it really matters. Whether it’s with practical help and support, or simply a mug of tea and a shoulder to cry on.

    Sharing makes us stronger 

    Knowledge is more powerful when its shared. Which is why we share everything - our ideas, our expertise, our news and most-of-all our time. Show humility. Share and work together, and anything is possible.

    Own your space 

    You are Atlas. Don’t be afraid to make decisions. Use your time wisely and treat every pound as if it was coming from your own pocket.

    Be honest. Always. 

    Have the courage to do the right thing, even when no-one is watching. Whether it’s owning up to a mistake, having a difficult conversation, or simply arguing a point you feel passionate about. Be yourself. Authenticity breeds trust. Trust brings happiness.

    Treat clients like our best friends 

    If we’re a family, then our clients are our best friends. Friends who you can be completely open and honest with, because they trust you to put their interests first. We take the time to listen to what’s going on in our clients lives and pull out all the stops to make them feel happy.

    Start with Wow 

    And never settle for less. Create time to focus on quality and prioritise long-term solutions over short-term fixes. Constantly seek opportunities to learn from others, and if something doesn’t make sense, shout. Always ask yourself if there is more we can do to bring happiness to those around us.

    Don't just talk. Do. 

    We are a business that thrives on doing. The more we do, the more we succeed. Embrace change. Keep it simple. Keep meetings short. Plan just enough to succeed. And then get on with it.

    Atlas commits to be an Equal Opportunities Employer and as such aims to ensure that no employee or job applicant receives less favourable treatment or are placed at a disadvantage by imposed conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justified because of a protected characteristic. Atlas strives to see its workforce broadly reflecting the community in which its operation is based.

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