HR Officer

Job Role: HR Officer
Location: Leicester
Salary: £19.74 per hour + Benefits
Hours: 25-28.5 hours per week
Job Type: Permanent

Benefits

• Competitive salary package
• Good work-life balance
• Company pension scheme
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, pro rata
• Employee wellbeing support
• Training and professional development opportunities
• Free on-site parking
• Supportive and friendly working environment.

About the Company

A leading UK manufacturer supplying global markets. Established over 50 years ago, they offer bespoke and often, very complex components in an extensive range of metals and specialist alloys.

The company promotes a 'family-like' culture with many social events throughout the year.

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced HR Officer to join a growing manufacturing business in Leicester. This is a varied, hands-on position supporting managers and employees across the full employee lifecycle.

You will work closely with senior management to provide professional HR advice, support employee relations, maintain compliance, and help develop effective people processes across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day HR advice and guidance to managers and employees.
• Manage employee relations matters, including absence, disciplinary and grievance processes.
• Coordinate recruitment, onboarding, and employee inductions.
• Maintain accurate employee records, HR systems, policies, and procedures.
• Monitor HR KPIs and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate training, competency records, and performance reviews.
• Support Health & Safety initiatives, statutory training, and employee wellbeing.
• Ensure HR practices comply with UK employment legislation and company policies.
• Support employee engagement, recognition schemes, and company events.
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality when dealing with sensitive employee information.

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

• Level 3 CIPD qualification or be working towards it.
• At least 3 years' HR experience in an HR Officer, HR Advisor, or generalist HR role.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Experience handling employee relations, recruitment, absence, and performance management.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A professional, approachable, and confidential manner.
• Good Microsoft Office skills and experience using HR systems.
• Ability to work independently while also supporting senior management and wider teams.

• Apply

If you're an experienced HR professional looking for a varied role where you can make a real impact, apply now with your CV.