HR Officer - FTC (6-9 months)

QUINTESSENTIAL BRANDS UK GROUP LTD; Chard Town; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Quintessential Brands UK Group Ltd in the UK is seeking a proactive HR Officer on a 6-9 month fixed-term contract to support managers and employees with day-to-day HR queries.

You will apply UK employment law, assist with performance, attendance and disciplinary matters, and lead on HR projects, audits and data analysis. A CIPD Level 5 qualification and strong stakeholder engagement are required in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• CIPD qualified to at least level 5.
• Experience in a generalist HR role.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Experience managing employee relations cases and sensitive situations.
• Ability to work with managers and unions.
• Proactive, solution-focused mindset.
• Confident to challenge and influence when needed.
• Collaborative, with strong relationship-building skills.
• Discretion and professionalism handling confidential information.
• Flexibility in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Act as a first point of contact for HR queries from managers and employees.
• Support managers with employee relations including performance, attendance and disciplinary matters.
• Ensure HR policies and procedures align with UK employment law.
• Assist with and lead on HR projects and initiatives supporting business strategy.
• Prepare and support formal meetings and hearings with accuracy and compliance.
• Analyse HR data and metrics to inform decisions and drive improvement.
• Support resourcing, learning & development and wellbeing initiatives.
• Maintain relationships with internal stakeholders and trade unions.
• Contribute to HR audits and GDPR compliance activities.
• Help drive employee engagement and organisational change.

Skills

First point of contact

Employee relations

UK employment law

Stakeholder management

Discretion and professionalism

Proactive mindset

Collaborative approach

Education

CIPD Level 5 or higher

Job description

• Location MILLFIELD ROAD,Chard, TA20 2GB,United Kingdom
• Employee Type Temp

Description

• Act as a first point of contact for HR queries, offering clear and practical advice to managers and employees
• Support managers with employee relations, including performance, attendance, and disciplinary matters
• Ensure HR policies and procedures are applied consistently and in line with UK employment law
• Assist with and lead on HR projects and initiatives, supporting wider business strategy
• Prepare and support formal meetings and hearings, ensuring accuracy and compliance
• Analyse HR data and metrics to inform decision‑making and continuous improvement
• Support resourcing, learning & development, and wellbeing initiatives
• Maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and trade union representatives
• Contribute to HR audits and GDPR compliance activities
• Help drive employee engagement and organisational change initiatives

Requirements

• CIPD Qualified to at least level 5
• Proven experience in a generalist HR role
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice
• Experience managing employee relations cases and sensitive situations
• Ability to work with a range of stakeholders, including managers and unions
• Must have a proactive, solution-focused mindset
• Confidence to challenge and influence where needed
• A collaborative approach with the ability to build strong relationships
• Discretion and professionalism when handling confidential information
• Flexibility to adapt in a fast-paced environment

Job preview

We’re looking for a proactive and knowledgeable HR Officer to join our established HR team at Numatic International for a fixed term contract lasting 6-9 months

This is a varied and hands-on role where you’ll provide expert HR advice, support managers with people-related matters, and help deliver key HR initiatives aligned with business goals. You’ll play a crucial role in maintaining a positive workplace culture while ensuring compliance with employment legislation and internal policies.

If you enjoy balancing operational HR with strategic input-and aren’t afraid to handle complex or sensitive issues-this role offers both challenge and opportunity.