HR Officer

HR Officer – The Midlands & Yorkshire – Full time – Permanent £31-34k

Are you a passionate HR professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys making a positive impact on the employee experience? Well Placed HR are assisting a long-standing client who seek to recruit a proactive and people-focused HR professional to join their team. You will provide comprehensive support across all aspects of the employee lifecycle.

About the Role

Working closely with the HR Manager and Heads of Department, you will play a key role in delivering an effective and professional HR service across the business. This is a varied role that offers the opportunity to support recruitment, employee relations, learning and development, wellbeing initiatives, HR systems, and compliance activities.

Key Responsibilities for HR Officer

- Support the recruitment process and deliver a smooth and engaging onboarding experience for all new starters.

- Provide employee relations support to Heads of Department, including preparing meeting documentation and taking accurate notes during formal meetings.

- Assist with the development, review, and communication of HR policies and procedures, ensuring they remain current and aligned with business needs.

- Coordinate Learning & Development initiatives to support the growth, skills, and performance of our employees.

- Support managers in maintaining compliance with employment legislation and HR best practice.

- Maintain accurate, confidential employee records, personnel files, benefits information, and HR systems.

- Assist the HR Manager with payroll administration, ensuring relevant updates and information are communicated effectively.

- Help drive employee engagement initiatives that foster a positive, inclusive, and high-performing workplace culture.

- Support the implementation of new HR systems and processes, including data migration and bulk uploading of employee information.

- Act as a key point of contact for employee wellbeing, signposting support available, and supporting Health & Safety and facilities-related requirements across sites.

- Undertake additional duties and projects as required by your Line Manager.

About You

You will be an organised, approachable, and discreet HR professional with excellent communication skills and a genuine passion for supporting people.

You will ideally have

- Previous experience in an HR administration, HR coordinator, or HR advisory role.

- A good understanding of employment law and HR best practice.

- Experience handling confidential information with professionalism and discretion.

- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

- Excellent IT skills and confidence using HR systems and databases.

- A proactive approach with a willingness to learn and contribute to continuous improvement.

- A positive, team-focused attitude with strong interpersonal skills.

This is an excellent opportunity to develop your HR career within a supportive team where your ideas, initiative, and contribution will be valued. You will have the chance to make a real difference to the employees’ experience while developing your skills across a broad range of HR activities.

This role is offered on a full-time, permanent basis with a salary range of £31-34k dependent on your experience and qualifications. You will be required to split your time across two locations (The Midlands and Yorkshire) with a mixture of remote and site-based working. It is essential that applicants have a driving licence and access to a car. In return my client offers enhanced annual leave and a range of other attractive benefits.

To apply for this role, please forward your CV to Carly Kellow quoting ref: CK11079.