HR Officer

KPI Recruiting; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a proactive HR Officer to join their dynamic team in a hybrid role. This position offers a fantastic opportunity for someone with a solid background in HR, particularly in the manufacturing sector. You will be responsible for managing recruitment processes, supporting employee relations, and maintaining HR systems. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, possess excellent communication skills, and be ready to contribute to various HR initiatives. If you are looking to make a significant impact in a supportive team, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in HR Officer role within manufacturing or similar.
• Strong knowledge of HR processes and employee relations.

Responsibilities

• Support HR Manager with daily HR duties and end-to-end recruitment.
• Maintain HRIS and TMS for accurate records and compliance.

Skills

HR Processes and Procedures

Employee Relations

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Education

CIPD Level 3

Tools

HRIS

TMS

LMS

Job description

HR OFFICER (Hybrid) IRLAM MONDAY TO FRIDAY PERMANENT GBP35,000 DOE

KPI Recruiting are currently looking for a hands-on, proactive HR Officer to join our highly reputable client on a full-time permanent basis. You will be working in a busy, fast-paced HR department within the manufacturing sector. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who has progressed from a HR Administrator role and is now confident handling all aspects of day-to-day HR operations.

The Role:

• Supporting the HR Manager with all day-to-day HR duties
• Managing end-to-end recruitment: drafting job descriptions, shortlisting, interviewing, onboarding, and inductions
• Supporting employee relations cases, including welfare and long-term sickness, with guidance from the HR Manager for complex matters
• Maintaining and updating the HRIS and TMS to ensure accurate and compliant records
• Providing input for payroll and administering employee benefits
• Supporting managers with policy interpretation and assisting with compliance, audits, and right-to-work checks
• Assisting with EDI initiatives and coordinating relevant internal communications and training
• Managing and administering training plans, supporting the LMS system and tracking training ROI
• Playing an active role in employee engagement activities and maintaining our IIP accreditation
• Supporting the HR apprentice with guidance and day-to-day queries
• Helping cover Reception/Switchboard during lunchtimes and holidays

What We re Looking For:

• CIPD Level 3 qualified
• At least 2 years experience in an HR Officer role within a busy manufacturing/ FMCG/ logistics/similar environment
• Strong working knowledge of HR processes and procedures
• Confident in handling employee relations issues and liaising with union representatives when required
• Excellent communication skills able to build effective relationships across all levels
• Strong organisational and time management skills with a positive, can-do attitude
• Comfortable managing a varied workload including HR admin, systems updates and compliance tasks

This role is ideal for someone who s ready to hit the ground running in a dynamic team environment. You ll be someone who thrives on variety, takes pride in their work, and enjoys being involved in all aspects of HR .

For more information, please contact the commercial department on (phone number removed) / (phone number removed)!

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