HR & Facilities Manager

Forrest Recruitment Ltd.; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Forrest Recruitment Ltd. is recruiting a HR & Facilities Manager for a permanent role in Stoke-on-Trent. The position is offered at £35,000–£40,000 per annum, pro rata for 28–35 hours per week, with a varied mix of HR administration, recruitment and facilities duties.

The ideal candidate will have CIPD Level 3+, experience across onboarding to exit, governance checks, GDPR compliance and a proactive approach to process improvements; a driving licence is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in HR administration, recruitment, office management or a similar business support role.
• CIPD Level 3 or above and knowledge of employee lifecycle processes, recruitment administration and pre-employment checks.
• Solid understanding of GDPR, confidentiality, equality, diversity and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Manage HR administration from onboarding to exit interviews including contracts, starters and leavers.
• Provide first-line HR support relating to policies, procedures and routine queries.
• Coordinate recruitment, including advertising vacancies, interviews, onboarding and pre-employment checks.
• Oversee safeguarding and compliance checks, including DBS checks, references and right-to-work verification.
• Maintain HR records, training information and reports, ensuring GDPR compliance.

Skills

HR administration

Recruitment

Policies & procedures

Compliance

Office management

Education

CIPD Level 3 or equivalent

GCSE English & Maths

Tools

GDPR

Pre-employment checks

Right-to-work checks

Job description

HR & Facilities Manager – Permanent - Stoke-on-Trent - £35,000–£40,000 per annum, pro rata (28–35 hours per week)

Are you an organised and proactive HR professional looking for a varied role covering HR administration, recruitment, compliance and facilities management? If so, we are recruiting for a HR and Facilities Manager to join our client’s established organisation in Stoke-on-Trent. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong administrative skills who enjoys supporting employees and managers, maintaining compliance and improving processes. Key duties will include…

• Manage HR administration from onboarding to exit interviews - including contracts, starters, leavers, absence and employee records.
• Provide first-line HR support to managers and employees relating to policies, procedures and routine queries.
• Coordinate recruitment, including advertising vacancies, arranging interviews, onboarding and pre-employment checks.
• Oversee safeguarding and compliance checks, including DBS checks, references and right-to-work verification.
• Maintain accurate HR records, training information and management reports, ensuring GDPR and confidentiality requirements are met.
• Support HR policies, employee wellbeing initiatives and mandatory training.
• Coordinate office facilities, suppliers, supplies, room bookings and archiving arrangements.
• Support health and safety compliance, including risk assessments, incident records and staff training.
• Identify opportunities to improve HR systems, processes and data quality.

The ideal candidate will have experience in HR administration, recruitment, office management or a similar business support role. They will be CIPD Level 3 qualified or above and have knowledge of employee lifecycle processes, recruitment administration and pre-employment checks. A solid understanding of GDPR, confidentiality, equality, diversity and inclusion is essential along with excellent organisational and administrative skills, with strong attention to detail. Candidates will be discreet, trustworthy and non-judgemental approach, with a commitment to safeguarding. A good general education, including GCSEs or equivalent in English and Mathematics is also required. A driving licence with your own transport is essential.

• In return the company offer a competitive salary, flexible working hours of 28–35 hours per week and a team who really value your contributions.

Please note that due to the high volume of applications we receive, only those successfully shortlisted for the role will be personally contacted.