Hr Officer

KPJ Group; Swinton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in the UK is seeking an HR Officer to join their collaborative team. The role involves managing employee relations, overseeing recruitment, and handling payroll processes. Ideal candidates should have proven HR generalist experience, strong understanding of UK employment law, and preferably a CIPD qualification. The position offers a salary range of £32k to £38k, a standard pension scheme, and additional benefits including medical insurance and development opportunities.

Benefits

24 days holiday + bank holidays

Bupa medical / dental

Performance related bonus

Cycle to work scheme

Ongoing development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven HR generalist experience including payroll.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and legislation.
• Confidentiality and attention to detail are essential.

Responsibilities

• Advising on employee relations, grievances, and UK employment law.
• Managing end-to-end recruitment and onboarding.
• Processing payrolls, pensions, and statutory reporting.
• Maintaining employee records and Sage HR system.
• Supporting performance reviews and training needs.

Skills

HR generalist experience

UK employment law knowledge

Confidentiality

Attention to detail

Advising managers

Education

CIPD qualification

Tools

Sage HR

Job description

We’re hiring for a HR Officer to join a supportive and collaborative team based in Oldham.

In this role, you will be handling a broad range of HR duties including employee relations, recruitment and payroll.

What’s on offer?

• 32k - £38k p / a
• Mon–Fri | 7 : 30am – 4pm
• Early finish on Fridays
• 24 days holiday + bank holidays
• Standard pension scheme
• Ongoing development opportunities
• Performance related bonus
• Bupa medical / dental
• Death in service (x4 of annual salary)
• Permanent role with a stable employer
• Cycle to work scheme

What will you be doing as a HR Officer?

• Advising on employee relations, grievances, disciplinaries, and UK employment law
• Managing end-to-end recruitment and onboarding
• Processing weekly / monthly payrolls, pensions, and statutory reporting
• Maintaining employee records, contracts, and Sage HR system
• Supporting performance reviews, training needs, and absence management
• Ensuring compliance and assisting with health & safety
• Preparing HR reports and contributing to projects

What will you need?

• Proven HR generalist experience including payroll
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and legislation
• Experience with HRIS (ideally Sage HR)
• Excellent attention to detail and confidentiality
• Confident advising managers on sensitive issues
• CIPD qualification advantageous

Interested?

Apply today or speak with Chelsea at KPJ Group for more information between 9am - 5pm Monday - Friday.