HR Officer

Job Title: HR Officer

Location: Manchester

Salary: £31,000 - £34,000 per annum dependent on experience

Job Type: Full Time, 9 month Fixed Term Contract (maternity cover)

Working Hours

Do you have experience as a HR Generalist ideally looking to be part of a successful, niche, but industry leading organisation? Then we want to hear from you!

EDM design, manufacture and install specialist mechanical applications to a diverse client base. On offer is an opportunity to work for a company that have an excellent reputation in their industry and a state-of-the-art facility to enable them to deliver on bespoke projects for a range of clients.

Based in Manchester we are currently recruiting for an HR Officer on a fixed term basis to cover maternity leave. The role holder will deliver a first class HR service providing generalist support and knowledge to all levels within the business. Duties include recruitment, HR policy, employee relations support and data reporting. The successful candidate will join the team in their ambition to make this a great place to work.

Duties and Responsibilities

Be a key player in recruitment including job descriptions, adverts, liaising with agencies, interviews and onboarding of new candidates.

To draft all letters or contracts for new starters and changes to employee T&C's.

Be a point of contact to the administrator for queries on new starter documents including references and right to work checks.

Support the HR Manager with new starter checks in relation to Security Clearance.

Be a point of contact for the HR & Office Administrator in relation to queries on holiday, sickness or absence forms.

Assist with day to day support including responding to references, conducting exit interviews, social events, travel bookings, visa applications etc.

Liaise with the Company's Occupational Health provider to organise health surveillance for our employees and assist the HR Manager with OH referrals.

Assist with attending disciplinary or absence trigger meetings as a note taker.

Assist with creation of ER letters and changes or introductions of policies.

Be responsible for HR MI Data and Reporting including a monthly board report, flexible working statistics, overtime and clocking reports.

Key Requirements

Ideally qualified at CIPD Level 3 or 5.

Previous experience within a Generalist HR role with a wide variety.

Demonstrate a pro-active approach and the confidence to handle and resolve urgent issues.

Articulate individual with good verbal and written communication skills.

Interpersonal skills demonstrated by an ability to liaise confidently and effectively with different levels within the business.

Ability to take ownership of the day to day activity across the team and assist management where needed.

A high level of attention to detail with a keen eye for detail

Good IT skills, particularly all the Microsoft Office suite including Excel, Word.

Proven track record of meeting challenging deadlines.

Able to work to deadlines and adapt to changing conditions.

Team worker and ability to work under own initiative.

From us

Supportive and enjoyable working environment

Continuous Training and development

Company Pension

25 days holiday + public holidays

Life Insurance following 12 months service

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Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of; Human Resources Executive, HR Advisor, Human Resources Advisor, HR Generalist, Human Resources Officer, Employee Relations Advisor, Resourcing Talent Advisor, Senior HR Coordinator, Group HR Operations Officer may also be considered for this role.