HR Officer

Met een K; Cramlington; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional HR consultancy in Cramlington is seeking a Human Resource Officer to oversee recruitment processes and manage employee lifecycle. Candidates should have generalist HR experience, be CIPD qualified, and possess strong interpersonal skills. The role offers a salary between £37k–£40k, alongside benefits like a pension scheme and generous holiday entitlement.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Free on site parking

25 days holiday entitlement plus 2 fixed Company days at Christmas

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in handling employee recruitment and lifecycle.
• Ability to manage and maintain HR administration.

Responsibilities

• Assist in recruitment and manage employee induction.
• Ensure company policies are applied accurately.
• Manage sickness/absence levels through effective reporting.

Skills

Generalist HR experience

High accuracy and attention to detail

Excellent interpersonal skills

Knowledge of HR policies and procedures

CIPD qualification

Job description

Overview

We are currently looking for a Human Resource Officer to join our client based in Cramlington. This is a fixed term role.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in the recruitment of staff and full employee lifecycle
• Managing employee induction programmes and deliver sections of the induction programme as required.
• Ensuring that company policies and procedures are applied accurately and providing guidance and advice.
• Managing sickness/absence levels through the maintenance and reporting.
• Supporting and guiding line managers in absence management practices, utilising the disciplinary procedures as appropriate.
• Managing and maintaining the T&A system and the HR system.
• To ensure accurate HR administration and record systems are maintained in order to provide a reference basis for decision making on employee development, remuneration and manpower planning.
• Annual pay reviews, and disciplinary hearings.
• Involvement in strategic HR projects.
• Participation in health and wellbeing campaigns.

What They Are Looking For

• Generalist HR experience within a fast paced environment.
• High accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate with employees at all levels and be persuasive and diplomatic yet firm.
• Knowledge of HR policies and procedures including employment legislation.
• CIPD qualified.

What They Are Offering

• Company pension scheme
• Free on site parking
• 25 days holiday entitlement plus 2 fixed Company days at Christmas
• Cycle to work scheme
• £37-40k Salary