University of Kent Academies Trust
People Officer- Employee Relations & Compliance.

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Supporting people, strengthening culture, and ensuring a compliant and effective workplace.
We are looking for an experienced and proactive People Officer to join our People Team and provide high-quality HR advice, employee relations advisory support and compliance expertise across the Trust. Please note that this role requires demonstrable experience of providing HR advice and managing employee relations activity. Applications should clearly evidence experience against the criteria in the job description.
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Working closely with managers and colleagues, you will:
- Manage a range of employee relations cases
- Support effective absence and performance management
- Ensure HR policies and processes are applied consistently and fairly
You will play a key role in:
- Maintaining accurate workforce records
- Supporting safeguarding and compliance requirements
- Contributing to continuous improvement across our People service


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This is an excellent opportunity for an HR professional who enjoys building strong relationships, solving problems and making a positive impact on the employee experience.
You will bring:
- Sound knowledge of HR practice
- Strong organisational skills
- The confidence to provide trusted advice and guidance to managers at all levels
Join us and help create a workplace where our people can thrive.
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