HR Officer

Recruitment Direct; Hereford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency based in Hereford is seeking an HR Officer to join their team on a full-time, permanent basis. The successful candidate will focus on maintaining a positive culture and administering HR functions, including payroll and policy compliance. Ideal for someone with 3+ years HR experience and who thrives in a collaborative environment. Flexible working arrangements available.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension: 6% company contribution

Life assurance benefit

Qualifications

• 3+ years HR and payroll experience ideally from a fast-paced environment.
• CIPD or part-CIPD qualified preferred.
• Proficient in payroll administration and HR systems.

Responsibilities

• Support the HR Manager with an effective HR function.
• Manage payroll, reporting, and benefits.
• Support recruitment processes through the HR system.

Skills

HR experience

Payroll administration

Communication skills

Empathic qualities

Education

CIPD or part-CIPD qualification

Tools

Sage Payroll

HR systems

Job description

Overview

Our Hereford based client is seeking a HR Officer to join them on a full time, permanent basis. Reporting to the HR Manager, you will be focused on encouraging a positive and inclusive culture and promoting company values whilst administering an effective HR function, including advising employees on all HR related matters, administering company HR policies and procedures, and ensuring efficient payroll administration. This vacancy has been created following a recent internal promotion within the HR team, offering an opportunity for a keen HR professional with payroll experience to join a supportive and highly knowledgeable team.

What we are looking for

• 3+ years HR and payroll experience ideally from within a fast-paced manufacturing/ distribution environment
• CIPD or part-CIPD qualified preferred
• Proficient in payroll administration, preferably with knowledge of Sage Payroll
• IT literate including HR system experience preferred
• People led approach to HR
• Demonstrates empathic, yet resilient qualities
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels
• Infrequent travel to other sites, driving licence preferred

Responsibilities

• Support the HR Manager with delivering an effective and people led HR function
• Manage payroll and reporting, including pensions, health plan, union deductions, expenses, benefits, and year-end tax processes
• Handle daily time and attendance data, and provide payroll data for audits as needed
• Update HR policies and procedures as directed, ensuring compliance with UK employment law and company rules
• Maintain HR system for starters, leavers, changes, vacancies, and support global HR processes
• Arrange employee training with providers and online platforms, ensuring completion within budget and deadlines
• Manage sickness absence including monitor reports, review cases with Line Manager
• Support recruitment through HR system and liaise with external recruiters
• Assist with succession planning, resource planning, and headcount budgeting
• Advise Line Managers on disciplinary/grievance policies and support hearings by taking minutes
• Help organise company and corporate events, managing suppliers, budgets, and communications, and coordinate employee gifts for certain events
• Promote and support charity events, donations, and team participation
• Create HR-related content for social media and intranet, reviewed by Line Manager
• Support health and wellbeing initiatives to promote an inclusive culture
• Attend HR/payroll training and events for professional development

Benefits

• Salary: £32k - £35k, depending on experience; highly experienced candidates seeking a higher salary are encouraged to apply
• Working hours: Monday - Thursday (8:30am - 5pm), Friday (8:30am - 2pm)
• Mostly office based, with flexible working arrangements available for discussion
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Life assurance benefit
• Corporate charitable efforts including fundraising, donations, and volunteering
• Pension: 6% company contribution

Recruitment Direct Leominster Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. We are an Equal Opportunities Employer. In order to be considered for this role, you must be able to provide proof of your eligibility to work in the UK. If you do not hear back from us then please consider yourself unsuccessful this time