HR Officer

Jonathan Lee Recruitment; Redditch; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the automotive sector is seeking an HR Generalist to enhance its HR operations. The successful candidate will support a dynamic HR team, manage employee relations, and contribute to workplace culture. This role offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and the opportunity for professional growth in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Life assurance

Healthcare plan

Employment discount scheme

Early finish on Friday

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• HR knowledge gained within a manufacturing or engineering environment.

Responsibilities

• Advising employees on HR and payroll-related matters.
• Managing temporary workforce administration.
• Coordinating recruitment processes and onboarding.

Skills

Communication

Time Management

Collaboration

Education

CIPD qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

HR data systems

Job description

Worcestershire, Onsite, permanent

Global Automotive Tier 1, advanced assembly

Excellent salary, plus 25 days holiday, life assurance, healthcare plan, employment discount scheme. Early finish on a Friday.

We’re looking for a proactive, detail-driven HR Generalist to support the day-to-day operations of this Human Resources team. If you're organised, people-focused, and ready to make an impact in a fast-paced environment, this is your opportunity to be part of a dynamic team that plays a vital role in shaping our workplace culture.

What You’ll Be Doing

You’ll be at the heart of our HR function, providing essential support across a wide range of activities, including:

• Advising employees and managers on a variety of HR and payroll-related matters — from absence management and disciplinary processes to flexible working and performance reviews.
• Management and administration of temporary work force
• Maintaining and updating our integrated HR, Payroll, and Time & Attendance system (Civica).
• Handling all HR-related documentation — from offer letters and contracts to on-boarding and exit processes.
• Coordinating temporary labour for manufacturing operations, including on-boarding, uniform provision, and site inductions.
• Supporting the recruitment process, liaising with agencies, and taking part in interviews.
• Leading the on-boarding journey for new starters, ensuring all right-to-work checks and induction elements are completed.
• Administering occupational health procedures and employee appraisals.
• Producing reports and statistical data to support key HR decisions.
• Organising training activities and keeping associated records up to date.
• Supporting internal communication and engagement initiatives, including monthly health and wellbeing campaigns.
• Playing a key role in company events such as long service awards and retirement celebrations.
• Assisting with special visits, meetings, and events — from logistics to hosting.
• Helping facilitate drug and alcohol testing and supporting liaison with Japanese staff members.
• Collaborating with Health & Safety as needed — including note taking in meetings and updating key contact lists.
• Contributing to employee engagement initiatives like the biennial opinion survey.
• Providing all-round support on any other tasks as required by management.

What We’re Looking For

We’re after someone who brings energy, professionalism, and a can-do attitude. Ideally, you’ll have:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, plus solid numeracy.
• A collaborative mindset, but also the confidence to work independently.
• A genuine enthusiasm for HR and a desire to keep learning and growing in the field.
• Great time management and the ability to juggle multiple priorities under pressure — without missing the details.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and confidence using HR data systems to generate insights and reports.
• CIPD qualification is desirable, ideally 3 or 5
• HR knowledge gained within a manufacturing or engineering environment

Ready to take the next step in your HR career?
Apply now and become part of a supportive, ambitious team where your ideas and efforts really matter.

Unfortunately no sponsorship for overseas candidates available, therefore not suitable for those with UK working visas with expiry dates due to this being a permanent long-term role.

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