HR Officer

CPS Group (UK) Limited; Caerphilly; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading HR consultancy in Cardiff is looking for an HR Officer to deliver effective HR services across the business. Key responsibilities include managing recruitment, providing employee relations support, and ensuring compliance with HR policies. The ideal candidate should be CIPD Level 3 qualified, with strong organisational skills and a passion for people. This full-time position offers a salary between £28,000 and £33,000, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• CIPD Level 3 qualified or recent HR graduate.
• Experience in a HR role is beneficial.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate recruitment processes and onboarding.
• Provide guidance on employee relations.
• Work with finance on payroll accuracy.
• Identify training needs and coordinate learning opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with HR policies and employment legislation.

Skills

Strong organisational skills

Excellent attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Initiative

People management

Education

CIPD Level 3 qualification

Working towards CIPD Level 5 or HR degree

Job description

HR Officer / HR Generalist

Cardiff - Full Time

£28,000 - £33,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

About the Role

Working closely with the HR Director, you'll play a key role in delivering an effective and efficient HR service across the business. The role requires someone with strong organisational skills, excellent attention to detail, and a genuine interest in supporting employees and line managers throughout the full employee lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Recruitment & Onboarding: Coordinate the end-to-end recruitment process, from advertising vacancies and screening candidates to issuing offer letters and contracts. Liaise with external recruitment partners and hiring managers to ensure a smooth process. Organise induction programmes and onboarding documentation for all new joiners.
• Employee Relations & Engagement: Provide first-line guidance on employee relations matters, ensuring fair and consistent application of policies. Build positive relationships with managers and staff to promote a collaborative working culture. Support formal processes and liaise with external advisers where required.
• Payroll, Benefits & HR Data: Work alongside the finance team to ensure payroll data is accurate and deadlines are met. Maintain employee benefit schemes, including healthcare and reward platforms. Ensure all HR systems and employee records are kept up to date and GDPR-compliant.
• Learning & Development: Assist in identifying training needs and coordinating internal and external learning opportunities. Promote a culture of professional development and continuous improvement.
• Performance & Compliance: Support the appraisal process and provide administrative and advisory support to managers. Ensure HR practices, policies and procedures comply with current employment legislation. Contribute to updating company HR documentation and maintaining accurate employment files.

About You

You'll be CIPD Level 3 qualified and ideally working towards Level 5, or a recent HR graduate looking to develop your career in a generalist environment. Previous experience in a HR role would be beneficial, but graduates with strong communication skills, initiative, and a genuine passion for people are very welcome to apply.

You'll be confident managing multiple priorities, maintaining confidentiality, and supporting colleagues at all levels. Above all, you'll bring enthusiasm, curiosity, and a desire to grow within a professional HR setting.

CPS Group (UK) Ltd is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates.