HR Officer

Job Title: 

HR Officer

Job Purpose:

To support the Director of HR and assist the Senior HR Officer in a wide range of HR activities.

To support the Director of HR and assist the Senior HR Officer in:

• Providing day-to-day support to line management and employees in the implementation of the established HRM policies and practices including disciplinary, grievance and performance management
• Provide pragmatic and risk assessed advice to line managers when supporting them with employee relations cases
• Assisting line management in training needs analysis through performance appraisal and in organising suitable training activities
• Undertaking recruitment and resourcing activities, internal and external, up to but not including senior management appointments
• Attending Health & Safety meetings as necessary and ensuring timely actions are maintained and assisting with producing Health & Safety documentation
• To assist in the organisation of occupational health activities
• Assisting with the regular consultation processes with the trade unions and Employee Consultation Group
• Providing accurate data on absence management and other HR reports to management
• Assisting with the HR department’s administration tasks in all aspects of the employees lifecycle as required

Essential

• Previous broad HR generalist experience
• Excellent communication skills - written and verbal
• Demonstrates a high level of customer service
• High level of attention to detail - able to maintain accuracy
• Flexibility and positive “can do” attitude – prepared to do a bit of everything!
• Ability to multitask and work within a busy and varied HR environment
• Computer literate in Microsoft Office
• Familiar with computerised T&A and HR systems - experience of Workday is desirable, but not essential
• A proven background in dealing with employee relations within a unionised manufacturing environment
• Can demonstrate an awareness and proactive approach to supporting the management of health and safety
• Be aware of and demonstrate the company values and behaviours

Desirable

• CIPD qualified

Occasional travel to UK sites