People Officer – Maternity Cover

My client, in the Hatfield, Hertfordshire, area are seeking a People Officer (Maternity Cover) to join their team.

The People Officer (MAT Cover), Hatfield, Hertfordshire, will provide administrative, operational and first-line advisory support, ensuring the effective delivery of HR processes while supporting managers and employees with day-to-day people matters. The role bridges administrative excellence with developing advisory capability to deliver a positive employee experience across the business.

Responsibilities include:

HR Operations & Administration, including maintaining accurate employee records on HRIS (IRIS HR) and ensuring GDPR compliance, drafting employment documentation (contracts, letters, amendments, probation) and coordinating onboarding and induction processes. Payroll & Reporting, including the support of monthly payroll collation and liaise with Finance to ensure accuracy. Recruitment & Talent, including the coordination of recruitment activity including requisition, advertising, interview scheduling and candidate communication. People Support & Advisory, acting as a first point of contact for employee and manager queries, providing guidance on policies and procedures and escalating complex issues where required. Learning & Engagement, supporting delivery of learning & development activities and training coordination.

Key skills & experience required for the People Officer (MAT Cover) role in Hatfield, Hertfordshire:

Previous HR experience (in Administrator or Officer role). Payroll collation experience. CIPD qualifications would be beneficial.

Please note that this is a Maternity Cover role and would be a 15 month FTC.

APPLY NOW for the People Officer (MAT Cover) job in Hatfield, Hertfordshire by sending your CV to rdent@redlinegroup.Com.


  • Location: Hatfield, England
  • Salary: £30000 - £35000 per annum
  • Type: Permanent
  • Recruiter: Redline Group Ltd
  • Posted: 07-May-2026
  • Posted on: careers4a.com