HR Officer

Location: Epping, Essex (with occasional travel to Camden) Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 per annum Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm Hybrid Working: Available following successful probation

About the Company

Our client is a growing business within the construction and mechanical services sector, employing around 90 people across Essex and London. Due to continued growth, they are looking to appoint an HR Officer to support the day-to-day HR function and provide practical support to managers and employees across the business.

The Role

This is a generalist HR Officer position offering exposure across all areas of HR. You'll work closely with managers to ensure employee matters are handled effectively, HR records are maintained, and recruitment and onboarding processes run smoothly.

The role would suit an HR Officer or HR Advisor looking for a varied position within a friendly, fast-paced SME environment.

Key Responsibilities

Employee Relations & HR Support

Provide first-line HR advice and guidance to managers and employees.

Support disciplinary, grievance, absence and performance management processes.

Assist with investigations, note-taking and HR documentation.

Manage employee onboarding, probation reviews and leaver processes.

Maintain employee records and ensure HR files are accurate and up to date.

HR Administration & Compliance

Produce contracts, offer letters and employment documentation.

Ensure policies and procedures remain compliant with employment legislation.

Support the maintenance of HR systems and employee data.

Monitor training records, right-to-work checks and compliance documentation.

Assist with HR reporting and general administration.

Recruitment & Onboarding

Coordinate recruitment activities, including advertising vacancies and arranging interviews.

Liaise with agencies and candidates throughout the recruitment process.

Support hiring managers with onboarding and induction programmes.

Assist with workforce planning and recruitment administration.

Stakeholder Support

Build positive working relationships with managers and employees across the business.

Provide a professional and approachable HR service.

Support employee engagement initiatives and company-wide HR projects.

Assist the wider management team with people-related matters as required.

About You

Previous experience within a HR Officer, HR Coordinator or HR Advisor role.

Good understanding of UK employment law and HR best practice.

Experience supporting employee relations cases.

Strong organisational and administrative skills.