HR Officer

THE COLLECTIVE NETWORK LIMITED; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive food manufacturing company in Huntingdon seeks an experienced HR Officer for a 15-month maternity cover. You will support HR operations, manage employee relations, and help foster a positive workplace culture. Ideal candidates will have CIPD Level 3 and a strong grasp of UK employment law. This hands-on role offers varied responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum CIPD Level 3 qualification or equivalent experience.
• Strong understanding of HR processes and UK employment law.
• Experience in handling a variety of employee relations cases.

Responsibilities

• Providing day-to-day HR support and advice to managers and colleagues.
• Managing a varied caseload of employee relations matters.
• Supporting investigations and coaching line managers.
• Contributing to employee engagement activities.

Skills

CIPD Level 3 (or equivalent)

Understanding of UK employment law

Managing employee relations cases

Communication skills

Relationship-building skills

Organisational skills

Adaptability

Job description

Overview

Role: HR Officer (15-Month FTC - Maternity Cover)

Location: Huntingdon

Salary: 35,000

We are looking for an experienced and proactive HR Officer to join an established on-site HR team on a 15-month maternity cover contract. This is a hands-on role within a fast-paced food manufacturing environment, where you'll be building strong relationships across all levels of the business and making a real impact day-to-day.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working closely with operational teams and is confident supporting both managers and employees with a range of HR matters. You'll provide guidance on employee relations, support investigations, and help to maintain a positive and engaging workplace culture.

What you\'ll be doing

• Providing day-to-day HR support and advice to managers and colleagues
• Managing a varied caseload of employee relations matters (e.g. absence, conduct, performance)
• Supporting investigations and offering coaching to line managers
• Contributing to employee engagement activities and wider HR projects
• Being a visible HR presence across both factory and warehouse operations

What we\'re looking for

• CIPD Level 3 (or equivalent experience)
• Strong understanding of HR processes and UK employment law
• Confident managing a range of ER cases
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Organised, resilient and adaptable to changing priorities
• Experience within a fast-moving or manufacturing environment is highly desirable
• Someone who can start soon and hit the ground running

Why join?

You'll be part of a supportive, friendly HR team within a large and growing organisation. The environment is busy and varied - no two days are the same - and you'll have the opportunity to be involved in meaningful HR work that directly supports employee experience.