Hr Officer

Global CTS Recruitment; Oxford; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is seeking an HR Officer to join their team in Didcot. The role focuses on HR administration, recruitment, and supporting employee relations. The ideal candidate will have prior HR experience and a CIPD Level 3 qualification, offering a variety of responsibilities in a collaborative environment. This office-based position provides opportunities for personal development and career growth.

Benefits

Flexi-time

Pension (company matches up to 8%)

Private healthcare

25 days annual leave + BH

Death in service

Income protection

Bonus scheme (up to 10%)

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a broad HR role, including recruitment and employee relations.
• Working towards or holding a CIPD Level 3 qualification.
• Solid knowledge of employment law and HR best practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead HR administration and be the first point of contact for HR.
• Run end-to-end recruitment and onboarding processes.
• Support employee relations cases with professionalism.

Skills

Experience in HR roles

CIPD Level 3 qualification

Knowledge of employment law

Confident with Microsoft Office

Strong interpersonal skills

Organized and detail-driven

Education

CIPD Level 3 qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

HR Officer

Didcot - fully office based role

Car driver, with occasional travel to other sites in UK

up to £35,000 DOE,

Are you passionate about HR, who thrives on variety and enjoys making a real impact? Do you want to play a key role in shaping employee experiences from day one to day 1,000? If yes, this could be the perfect opportunity.

We re looking for a proactive HR Officer to join a close-knit HR team in Didcot. This could be the perfect opportunity for a switched on HR grad or HR Administrator looking for a progressive role. In this role, you ll be the go-to person for colleagues across the business, guiding managers, supporting employees and keeping HR operations running smoothly. From recruitment to well-being initiatives, you ll have your hands in every part of the employee journey.

Why Apply

• Flexi-time
• Pension (company matches up to 8% contribution)
• Private healthcare and healthcare cash plan
• 25 days annual leave + BH
• Death in service
• Income protection
• Bonus scheme (up to 10%) based on company performance

What you ll be doing

• Leading HR administration and being the first point of contact for all things HR from pay and benefits to policies and procedures
• Running end-to-end recruitment, on-boarding and off-boarding processes, ensuring every colleague has a positive experience
• Supporting employee relations cases (absence, disciplinaries, grievances) with professionalism and empathy
• Coordinating apprenticeships, internships and training programmes to support future talent
• Driving well-being initiatives and managing occupational health services
• Administering HR systems, payroll data, and producing insightful HR reports
• Supporting culture, engagement, and community initiatives that make us an employer of choice
• Pitching in with wider office and event support to keep our business running like clockwork

What we re looking for

• Experience of working within a small HR team with prior experience in a broad HR role, including recruitment and employee relations
• CIPD Level 3 qualification (or working towards)
• Solid knowledge of employment law and HR best practice
• Confident with Microsoft Office and HR systems
• A people person who is approachable, trustworthy and able to build strong relationships
• Organised, detail-driven and solutions-focused with plenty of energy and enthusiasm
• Experience in manufacturing or engineering is a bonus, but not essential

What you ll gain

• A role where your ideas and input are truly valued
• The chance to shape employee experiences and well-being across the company
• Exposure to a wide range of HR practices ideal for someone looking to develop and progress
• A supportive, collaborative team environment where no one day is the same

If you re passionate about people and ready to roll up your sleeves, we d love to hear from you. Apply today and help us build a workplace where everyone can thrive.

Global CTS Limited

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