HR Officer

Adecco; Poulton-le-Fylde; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm in the United Kingdom is seeking an HR Officer to play a pivotal role in shaping a positive, high-performing workplace. The ideal candidate will manage recruitment processes, support HR policies, and contribute to employee engagement initiatives. This position requires a Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or a related field and 2-4 years of experience in a generalist HR role. Join us to make a significant impact in HR while advancing your career.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years' experience in a generalist HR role.
• Strong understanding of HR best practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full recruitment and selection process.
• Coordinate onboarding and induction for new starters.
• Maintain accurate employee records and update HR databases.
• Prepare and update employee contracts and documentation.
• Support the implementation of HR policies and procedures.
• Handle employee relations matters, including grievances and disciplinaries.
• Assist with performance management and talent development initiatives.
• Provide payroll inputs and support compensation and benefits administration.
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation and company policies.
• Prepare HR reports and contribute to internal and external audits.
• Help promote employee engagement and a positive workplace culture.

Skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Strong problem-solving and conflict-resolution abilities

Highly organised with great time-management skills

Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and integrity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field

Tools

MS Office

HR information systems

Job description

Overview

HR Officer

Adecco Recruitment are privileged to be supporting our client who due to growth has a brand new position. As HR Officer you will play a key role in shaping a positive, high‑performing workplace. We're looking for an enthusiastic and professional HR Officer to support and deliver a wide range of human resources activities. This is a great opportunity for someone eager to grow their HR career while making a real impact across recruitment, employee relations, performance, and policy implementation.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full recruitment and selection process
• Coordinate onboarding and induction for new starters
• Maintain accurate employee records and update HR databases
• Prepare and update employee contracts and documentation
• Support the implementation of HR policies and procedures
• Handle employee relations matters, including grievances and disciplinaries
• Assist with performance management and talent development initiatives
• Provide payroll inputs and support compensation and benefits administration
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation and company policies
• Prepare HR reports and contribute to internal and external audits
• Help promote employee engagement and a positive workplace culture

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
• 2-4 years' experience in a generalist HR role
• Strong understanding of HR best practices
• Competency using MS Office and HR information systems

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong problem‑solving and conflict‑resolution abilities
• Highly organised with great time‑management skills
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and integrity

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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