HR Officer

Well Placed HR; Indian Queens; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Company pension

Sick pay

On-site parking

Cycle to Work Scheme

Company events

Appraisal and personal development

Job summary

Well Placed HR is partnering with a Cornwall-based organisation to recruit an experienced HR Officer. The role oversees day-to-day HR and supports managers, employees and HR systems.

The ideal candidate will have CIPD Level 5 or equivalent, experience in hands-on HR roles, solid UK employment knowledge, and strong communication at all levels. The role offers hybrid working and a range of benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in a hands-on HR Officer, HR Manager or similar role.
• Strong knowledge of HR processes and UK employment legislation.
• Experience supporting managers with employee relations matters.
• Experience managing recruitment and the employee lifecycle.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing day-to-day HR function and providing practical support to managers and employees.
• Managing end-to-end HR processes, systems and documentation.
• Overseeing recruitment, onboarding and candidate management.
• Managing the employee journey from onboarding through reviews and offboarding.
• Monitoring attendance, absence and performance, identifying trends.
• Managing employee benefits and wellbeing initiatives.
• Advising managers on employee relations matters and disciplinary/grievance processes.
• Providing guidance and training on HR processes and people management.
• Maintaining HR systems and accurate employee data.
• Supporting development and implementation of HR policies and processes.
• Mentoring an HR Administrator/Coordinator.
• Supporting the wider management team to foster a positive workplace.

Skills

HR processes

Recruitment

Employee relations

Communication

Organisational skills

People management

Attention to detail

Education

CIPD Level 5

Tools

HR systems

Job description

Well Placed HR is pleased to be working with a successful and growing organisation in Cornwall to recruit an experienced HR Officer to oversee the day-to-day HR function.

This is a varied, hands-on HR role and would suit an experienced HR professional who enjoys being close to the business, supporting managers and employees and making sure HR processes and systems work effectively. You'll be a key point of contact across the organisation, providing practical HR support while taking ownership of recruitment, employee lifecycle processes, HR systems, wellbeing and employee relations.

Key duties of the HR Officer role:

• Overseeing the day-to-day HR function and providing practical support to managers and employees.
• Managing and improving consistent end-to-end HR processes, systems and documentation.
• Overseeing recruitment, including advertising, candidate management and onboarding.
• Managing the employee journey from onboarding through to reviews and offboarding.
• Monitoring attendance, absence and employee performance, identifying trends and areas for action.
• Managing employee benefits and wellbeing initiatives.
• Supporting and advising managers on employee relations matters, including disciplinary and grievance processes.
• Providing guidance and training to managers on HR processes, systems and people management.
• Managing and maintaining HR systems and ensuring employee data is accurate and up to date.
• Supporting the development and implementation of HR policies and processes.
• Managing and mentoring an HR Administrator/Coordinator.
• Working closely with the wider management team to support a positive and engaging workplace.

The ideal candidate for this HR Officer role will have:

• CIPD Level 5 qualified or equivalent qualification
• Previous experience in a hands-on HR Officer, HR Manager or similar role.
• Strong knowledge of HR processes and UK employment legislation.
• Experience supporting managers with employee relations matters.
• Experience managing recruitment and the employee lifecycle.
• Strong HR systems and administration experience.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to work with people at all levels.
• Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail.
• A proactive, practical approach and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Previous line management or mentoring experience would be advantageous.

What's on offer

• Hybrid and flexible working.
• Company pension.
• Sick pay.
• On-site parking.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Company events.
• Appraisal and personal development programme.

A DBS check will be required for the successful candidate.