HR Officer (Dorset)
Employer: Dimensions
Location: Home-based, with very occasional travel across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole and the wider South region. Applicants must live locally and be able to travel easily to offices within the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole area.
Working hours: 18 Hours Per Week
Salary: Full-time salary £39,149.16 per annum. Pro rata salary: £18,791.60 per annum for 18 hours per week
Closing date: October 05, 2026
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Location: Home-based, with very occasional travel across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole and the wider South region. Applicants must live locally and be able to travel easily to offices within the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole area.
We're happy to offer flexibility with how the 18 hours per week are worked. Ideally, the hours will be worked across three days; however, we are open to discussing alternative arrangements, including spreading the hours across more days, to suit the successful candidate and business needs. The only firm requirement is that part of the contracted hours are worked during core operational hours on a Friday to ensure HR support is available for managers and colleagues across the region.
This role may particularly suit experienced HR professionals seeking a flexible, part-time opportunity, whether that's alongside consultancy or independent work, caring responsibilities, family commitments, study, or simply a better work-life balance, while continuing to use and develop their HR expertise.
Salary: Full-time salary £39,149.16 per annum. Pro rata salary: £18,791.60 per annum for 18 hours per week.
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 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, permanent HR Officer to support our operations across the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole area and the wider South region. This is a flexible role that can fit around family life, caring responsibilities, study commitments, retirement, consultancy work, or other part-time employment, and one where your professional HR expertise will help transform lives.
A secondment opportunity can only be arranged with the consent of the employee and their line manager. Employees must obtain the agreement of their substantive line manager before applying for a secondment post.
Interviews will be conducted via Microsoft teams on 12th October.
About the Role
You 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:
Providing first-level advice and guidance on HR policies, procedures, employment law, and employee relations
Supporting Locality Managers with disciplinary, grievance, absence, and performance issues
Monitoring sickness absence and coordinating Occupational Health referrals and return-to-work plans
Producing timely, accurate HR data and reports to support organisational planning and decision-making
Supporting projects and HR initiatives aligned to Dimensions’ mission and strategy
About You
We’re looking for someone with:
Proven operational HR experience, ideally supporting managers across multiple sites
Significant experience managing and advising on employee relations matters, including disciplinary, grievance, absence management, performance management and capability issues
Strong knowledge of employment law and HR policy, and the ability to apply this in a practical, solution-focused way
Excellent interpersonal, coaching and influencing skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and Outlook)
A commitment to person-centred, inclusive, values-driven work
A CIPD qualification (Level 5 or above) or active progression towards a CIPD qualification is highly desirable and will be viewed favourably during shortlisting, although it is not essential. Due to the nature of the role and limited weekly hours, applicants who hold a CIPD qualification or are actively working towards one are particularly encouraged to apply.
We encourage applications from experienced HR professionals, career returners, parents, carers, students, consultants and others seeking meaningful, flexible part-time work.
What We Offer – Family-Friendly & Flexible
Flexible working patterns – including school hours or term-time if needed
Home-based role with supportive remote-working practices
Up to 35 days’ annual leave (including bank holidays – pro rata)
Staff discount scheme ‘Rewarding Dimensions’
Blue Light Discount Card
Salary advance scheme (access up to 50% of earned pay)
Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing resources
Pension scheme
Employee recognition and long-service awards
Qualification support and CPD opportunities
Life assurance, health, and dental discounts
Cycle to work scheme & season ticket loan
How to Apply
Apply 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 demand
We welcome applications from everyone who has the right to work in the UK.
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.
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