HR Officer

TN United Kingdom; North East; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the engineering sector is seeking a skilled HR professional to enhance their team. This standalone role offers a dynamic environment where you will provide expert HR support, ensuring compliance and fostering employee relations. Your responsibilities will include mentoring apprentices, overseeing recruitment, and delivering training programs. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact within a busy operational setting, contributing to the growth and development of the workforce. If you are passionate about HR and eager to drive positive change, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Degree-level education or equivalent with CIPD membership.
• Proven experience as an HR generalist.

Responsibilities

• Ensure HR policies are legally compliant and accessible.
• Oversee recruitment and manage employee relations.
• Mentor apprentices and support training needs.

Skills

HR Generalist Experience

Employment Law Knowledge

Employee Relations

Training and Development

Education

Degree-level Education

CIPD Level 5 Qualification

Job description

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HR Professional - Engineering Company

Our client is a North East based Engineering company seeking an experienced HR professional to join their team. This is a standalone role suitable for a candidate with a broad HR background looking for a busy, operational, generalist position.

You will deliver professional and proactive support to the company, advising on human resources functions aligned with business needs. Your responsibilities include providing expert advice on employment matters, policy application, and interpretation. Additionally, you will support the company's sister site and collaborate with the wider management team. The role also involves training responsibilities within the business.

The primary focus will be on mentoring apprentices, ensuring their work rotation and submissions are on track. You will also handle training for the wider employee population, including booking and recording events and renewal dates.

Responsibilities:

1. Ensure HR policies are in place, legally compliant, accessible, and user-friendly for all employees.
2. Provide expert advice on employment terms and conditions.
3. Maintain and improve employee relations.
4. Manage employee relation issues.
5. Oversee the recruitment process across the company.
6. Assist with employee development, team building, and apprenticeships.
7. Maintain accurate HR records, trends, and reports.
8. Serve as the key contact for the company's apprenticeship partner.
9. Mentor and develop apprentices throughout their journey.
10. Support broader training needs in collaboration with department managers.
11. Review and improve key HR-related business processes.

Criteria:

• Degree-level education or equivalent, with professional membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
• Level 5 CIPD qualification or higher.
• Proven experience as a HR generalist.