HR Officer

HR Officer | Permanent | Poynton | £32,000 + bonus | Onsite

Your new company

A well-established, long-standing distribution/wholesale business within the defence sector, with specialist manufacturing-sector links, is seeking a HR Officer to join its people team on a permanent basis.
The organisation offers a varied role, combining operational HR responsibilities with the opportunity to contribute to employee experience, recruitment and people processes. CIPD study support is available for candidates looking to continue their professional development.

Your new role

Reporting into the senior leadership team, you will provide proactive HR support across the business, acting as a key point of contact for managers and employees on day-to-day people matters.

Key responsibilities will include:

Providing first-line HR advice and support on routine employee matters
Maintaining accurate and confidential employee records and HR documentation
Supporting recruitment activity, including job adverts, interview coordination and candidate communication
Managing onboarding and induction processes for new starters
Administering absence, holiday, probation and training records
Preparing HR correspondence and employee life cycle documentation
Supporting compliance with HR policies, procedures and employment legislation
Producing HR reports and maintaining people data
Assisting with employee communications and general HR administration
Working closely with colleagues to ensure operational support is delivered effectively across the businessWhat you'll need to succeed

Previous experience within an HR Officer or HR Coordinator position
Strong knowledge of core HR processes including recruitment, onboarding, employee records and absence management
Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
Strong communication skills and the ability to build relationships across all levels of the business
A professional and confidential approach when handling sensitive information
Good Microsoft Office skills, particularly Word, Excel and Outlook
CIPD Level 3 or progress towards a CIPD qualification would be advantageousWhat you'll get in return

Annual Bonus (up to 10% of salary)
Medicash
Health Insurance
Death in service
CIPD study support and ongoing professional development
Exposure to a broad range of HR activities and projects
Supportive and collaborative working environment
Opportunity to develop a long-term career within HR

What you need to do now
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