HR Officer in Banbury, Oxfordshire

HR Officer
Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 Location: Site-Based Full Time | Permanent
Are you an experienced HR professional with a strong manufacturing background looking for a broad and impactful generalist role?
We are seeking an ambitious and hands-on HR Officer to join a busy manufacturing operation, acting as a key link between the HR Manager and HR Graduate. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced HR professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys partnering with managers to drive high-quality people practices across the business. This role would be based on site in Oxford Monday - Friday lunchtime.
This role will suit an individual who is confident operating autonomously, building strong relationships with stakeholders, and providing practical HR support across the full employee lifecycle.
HR Officer - About the Role
Reporting to the HR Manager, you will play a pivotal role in supporting managers and employees across the site, ensuring HR processes are delivered effectively while maintaining compliance and best practice.
This is a true generalist position covering all aspects of operational HR, including employee relations, coaching and supporting managers, HR systems management, payroll liaison and recruitment coordination.

HR Officer - Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert HR advice and guidance to line managers on all employee relations matters, including disciplinary, grievance, absence management and performance issues.
• Coach and support managers to develop their people management capability.
• Manage a wide range of HR administration and employee lifecycle activities.
• Support recruitment activities and manage relationships with external recruitment agencies.
• Maintain and optimise HR systems, ensuring employee data is accurate and up to date.
• Act as the key HR contact for payroll processing and liaise with payroll providers to ensure accuracy.
• Support organisational change, employee engagement initiatives and HR projects.
• Produce HR reports and management information to support business decision-making.
• Ensure HR policies, procedures and employment legislation are applied consistently.

Experience & Skills Required

• Previous experience in an HR Officer, HR Advisor or similar generalist HR position.
• Essential experience working within a manufacturing, engineering, automotive or industrial environment.
• Strong employee relations experience with the confidence to manage cases independently.
• Experience coaching and influencing operational managers.
• Working knowledge of HR systems.
• Experience managing agency relationships and supporting recruitment activities.
• Up-to-date knowledge of UK employment legislation.
• Excellent communication, organisation and stakeholder management skills.

Qualifications

• Degree educated and/or
• CIPD Level 5 qualified (or equivalent)

What's on Offer?

• Salary of £40,000 - £45,000
• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Option to purchase additional holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Retail and wellbeing discounts
• Free on-site parking
• Free uniform provided
• Early finish every Friday

Working Hours

• Monday to Thursday: 8:00am - 5:00pm
• Friday: 8:00am - 1:00pm

This is a fully site-based role. The business strongly believes in having its manufacturing support functions visible and accessible on-site, enabling close collaboration with managers and employees and ensuring the best possible support for the workforce.
If you are a proactive, solutions-focused HR professional who enjoys being at the heart of a manufacturing operation, I would love to hear from you.

About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.

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