HR Officer

FGH Security; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

FGH Security is seeking an HR Officer to join their Lancaster team. This role involves providing HR support, managing pre-employment screening, and maintaining HR records. The ideal candidate should have a Level 3 CIPD qualification or be willing to pursue it, along with relevant HR experience. FGH Security values its employees and offers various benefits, aiming for continuous improvement in employee and customer experience.

Benefits

Instant access to wages

Discounts at high street retailers

Ongoing training and progression opportunities

Free uniform and eye tests

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of experience in an HR-related role.
• Willingness to achieve Level 3 CIPD qualification.

Responsibilities

• Provide HR advice and support to managers and staff.
• Manage pre-employment screening and HR record keeping.
• Ensure compliance with current legislation and best practices.

Skills

Experience advising managers on HR best practices

Working knowledge of employment law

Conflict management

Ability to meet deadlines

Team player

Education

Level 3 CIPD

Job description

About The Role

Position: HR Officer

Salary: £27,000 per annum

Hours: 09:00-17:30 (40 hours per week)

Location: Lancaster Office - White Cross Industrial Estate, Alston House, Lancaster LA1 4XQ (with some travelling to other sites)

Closing Date: 24/07/2025

At FGH Security, we pride ourselves in our core values, which guide everything we do. We believe in "Looking After Our Team," "Giving Something Back," and striving to "Be Great Today, Better Tomorrow."

We are currently seeking a new HR Officer who champions our values to join our team in Lancaster.

Key Responsibilities

1. Providing HR advice and guidance to managers and team members on HR matters, supporting managers in dealing with casework, performance, attendance, and employee relations issues.
2. Supporting the delivery of HR initiatives including policy change, restructuring, resourcing, employee relations, employee engagement, and performance management.
3. Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of current legislation, procedures, and best practices.
4. Being the first point of contact for all colleagues on HR and employment queries.
5. Carrying out pre-employment screening in line with BS7858:2019 requirements.
6. Responding to Employee Engagement queries via phone and email.
7. Creating and maintaining all HR records, files, and documents in line with Data Protection standards.
8. Maintaining strict confidentiality.
9. Addressing HR-related continuity issues.
10. Undertaking other duties as required for the role.

Qualifications

• Level 3 CIPD or willingness to work towards this qualification.

Skills and Experience Required

• At least two years of experience in an HR-related role.
• Working knowledge of employment law, HR policies, and procedures.
• Experience advising managers on HR best practices.
• Experience managing conflict and sensitive issues.
• Ability to work to deadlines.
• Effective team player.

About You

About Us

About FGH Security

Founded in 2003, our aim is to raise standards in the UK Private Security Industry.

Our primary mission is KEEPING PEOPLE SAFE across various sectors, while caring for our people and continuously improving the employee and customer experience.

We are proud innovators with a culture of improvement, learning, and career progression for everyone in the company.

FGH Benefits and Welfare

Our core values guide all our actions and decisions in keeping people safe. Our top value is "Look After The Team," emphasizing that our people are our greatest asset.

Some benefits include:

• Instant access to wages: draw up to 50% of earned salary before payday.
• Latest software for shift scheduling, communication, and document access.
• Discounts at high street retailers, gyms, and more.
• Financial guidance access.
• Ongoing training and progression opportunities, with many managers promoted from within.
• Varied deployment across sectors.
• Free onsite parking.
• City center location with good transport links.
• Free uniform and eye tests.
• ACS Accreditation, MIND Employer, and Real Living Wage Employer status.

FGH Security is committed to fair treatment of all team members and potential team members, regardless of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, responsibilities, age, disability, or background.