People Officer

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a People Officer (Learning, Development & Talent Acquisition) to join a well-established accountancy firm offering a comprehensive range of services including accounting, tax, audit, payroll, and financial planning. As a People Officer reporting to people director, you will be supporting learning, development, and recruitment initiatives within a collaborative HR team. This is a 1-year fixed-term maternity cover position (with the potential for a similar opportunity afterwards) offering hybrid working options, a salary range of £29,000-£32,500 for 36.25 hours per week, and benefits. Part-time hours or alternative working arrangements will also be considered. You may be required to travel to the Plymouth and Exeter offices to provide on-site support as needed. You will be responsible for: ? Managing onboarding processes and developing tailored induction plans for new team members. ? Organising and delivering engaging learning and development sessions - both face-to-face and virtual. ? Collaborating with senior leaders to design and implement training initiatives. ? Coordinating wellbeing and engagement activities, including company-wide events and initiatives. ? Administering training records, documentation, and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) processes. ? Managing relationships with external training providers to ensure high-quality learning delivery. ? Assisting in the delivery of internal communications related to learning, training, and wellbeing. What we are looking for: ? Previously worked as a People Officer, HR Officer, Human Resources Officer, People Advisor, HR Advisor, HR Generalist, HR Coordinator,People and Talent Officer, Learning and Development Officer, HR Executive, Talent Acquisition Officer, Talent Acquisition manager, Human resources Officer, Human resources manager or in a similar role. ? Background in supporting training, coaching, or recruitment activities within a