HR Officer

Gi Group; Rugby; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent recruitment agency in Rugby seeks an experienced HR professional to assist with day-to-day HR functions and support recruitment processes. This role promises significant growth towards becoming an HR Manager, with strong focus on strategic HR responsibilities. Ideal candidates will have at least 3 years of HR experience, preferably in manufacturing, and a genuine interest in career advancement.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in HR, ideally in manufacturing.
• Highly organised and proactive.
• A genuine interest in progressing to a HR Manager role.

Responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact for day-to-day HR queries.
• Support recruitment processes, onboarding, and administration.
• Manage payroll inputs and ensure compliance.

Skills

Experience in a similar HR role

Strong working knowledge of SAP

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Excellent communication skills

Education

CIPD Level 5 qualified or working towards

Tools

HR systems

SAP

Job description

Overview

Are you an experienced HR professional ready to take the next step in your career? This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a solid HR foundation who's looking to grow into a HR Manager role within the next 3-5 years.

Join a dynamic manufacturing environment where your contribution will be valued, your development supported, and your ambition encouraged.

What You'll Be Doing

• Acting as the first point of contact for day-to-day HR queries
• Supporting recruitment processes, onboarding, and employee lifecycle administration
• Managing payroll inputs and ensuring compliance with internal controls
• Coordinating occupational health appointments and medical screenings
• Maintaining accurate employee records and HR systems (SAP, SuccessFactors)
• Preparing reports, presentations, and HR metrics for senior management
• Assisting with disciplinary and grievance processes
• Driving HR communications and maintaining notice boards
• Creating and maintaining standard operating procedures for HR activities

What You'll Bring

• Minimum 3 years' experience in a similar HR role, ideally within manufacturing
• CIPD Level 5 qualified or working towards
• Strong working knowledge of SAP, HR systems, and time & attendance platforms
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint
• Highly organised, proactive, and able to work independently
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A genuine interest in progressing to a HR Manager role

Why Apply?

This role is more than just operational HR—it\'s a stepping stone. You\'ll work closely with an experienced HR Manager, gain exposure to strategic HR functions, and be supported in your journey toward leadership. If you\'re ready to grow, this is the place to do it.

Should you require any support or assistance, please contact your local Gi Group office.

Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited are proud founding members of Menopause in business, pledge members for Neurodiversity in business, Disability committed members, Gold status pledge members for the Armed Forces Covenant, and Bronze trail blazers for Racial Equality matters.

Gi Group of companies includes Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Ltd, Gi Recruitment Ltd, Draefern Ltd, Excel Resourcing (Recruitment Consultants) Ltd, Gi Recruitment Ltd, INTOO (UK) Ltd, Marks Sattin (UK) Ltd, TACK TMI UK Ltd, TACK International Ltd, Grafton Professional Staffing Ltd, Encore Personnel Services Ltd, Gi Group Staffing Solutions Ltd and Gi Group Ireland Ltd. Gi Group Staffing Solutions Ltd are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this role.

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