HR Officer - LE1

We are looking for an experienced and proactive Group HR Officer to join our HR team. This is an excellent opportunity for a CIPD Level 5 qualified HR professional with strong employee relations experience who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and supporting managers across the full employee lifecycle.

Reporting to the Group HR Manager, you'll play a key role in delivering a professional HR service across the business, providing expert advice on employee relations, supporting recruitment, developing HR systems and contributing to people-focused projects.

• Manage a wide range of employee relations cases, including disciplinary, grievance, absence management and performance matters through to resolution.
• Coach and support managers on HR best practice, employment legislation and company policies.
• Support organisational change initiatives and restructures.
• Manage end-to-end recruitment activities, from advertising vacancies through to offers and contracts.
• Prepare employment contracts and associated documentation.
• Lead and develop the company's apprenticeship programme, working closely with colleges, apprentices and managers.
• Maintain and develop the HR information system, ensuring data accuracy and producing meaningful management reports and HR dashboards.
• Support payroll processes when required.
• Manage the company intranet and employee communications, including monthly people updates.
• Coordinate the company's Drug & Alcohol testing programme.
• Support the Group HR Director with HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with GDPR and current employment legislation at all times.

To be successful in this role you'll have:

• CIPD Level 5 qualification (or equivalent).
• At least 5 years' experience in a HR Officer or HR Advisor position.
• Strong employee relations experience with confidence managing complex cases.
• Experience supporting recruitment from vacancy through to onboarding.
• Good working knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Experience using HR systems and producing HR reports.
• Excellent communication and coaching skills.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise a varied workload.
• High attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem solving.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills.

• Payroll experience.
• Previous management or supervisory experience.
• Experience developing HR systems, dashboards or reporting.

• Competitive salary
• Professional, supportive HR team
• Opportunities for development and progression
• Varied and rewarding role across the full HR function
• Employee benefits package
• Ongoing training and development

If you're an experienced HR professional looking for your next challenge within a supportive and growing organisation, we'd love to hear from you.

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