Human Resources and Employee Relations Officer

West Midlands Metro; West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an HR & Employee Relations Officer to join their dynamic HR team. This role is pivotal in ensuring effective employee relations and compliance with HR legislation, while also supporting recruitment and onboarding processes. The position offers a chance to make a significant impact in a thriving urban transportation environment, where your contributions will enhance mobility and community connectivity. If you're passionate about HR and want to play a key role in fostering a safe and efficient tram service, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

MML Salary Sacrifice Pension

25 Days Annual Leave

Free Travel on Tram & NX Bus

Qualifications

• Proven experience in employee relations and industrial relations.
• Experience with comprehensive HR systems and data management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and provide advice on disciplinary and grievance meetings.
• Ensure HR records are compliant and up to date.
• Support recruitment processes and manage employee data.

Skills

Office 365 Proficiency

Excel Skills

PowerPoint Skills

Employee Relations Knowledge

Recruitment Experience

Data Management Skills

Tools

HR Systems

Job description

Human Resources and Employee Relations Officer

Location: Midland Metro Ltd, Wednesbury Depot, Potters Lane, WS10 0AR
Salary: Full time, FTC - 7 Months
Benefits: MML Salary Sacrifice Pension, 25 Days Annual Leave & Free travel on Tram & NX Bus for you and your partner

West Midlands Metro is your gateway to an exciting career in the heart of England's thriving West Midlands region.

We are the driving force behind modern, sustainable urban transportation, connecting cities, towns, and most importantly - people!

With a strong presence in the heart of England, we play a crucial role in connecting communities, enhancing mobility, and contributing to the economic development of the region.

Our sleek trams provide fast, convenient, and eco-friendly transportation solutions, reducing road congestion, lowering carbon emissions, and fostering a greener future for the West Midlands.

We are now recruiting for HR & ER Officer to join our HR and OD Department.

The HR & ER Officer will have a generalist background but will have proven experience, strong knowledge and a firm understanding of Employee Relations and Industrial relations.

As HR & ER Officer you will be responsible for:

• Leading and providing advice on disciplinary, grievance and absence meetings, attending and taking notes as required.
• Ensuring that all HR records are up to date, complete and compliant with legislation.
• Recording and managing employee data to ensure managers are aware of probationary period expiry dates, maternity leave dates etc.
• Preparing and reviewing contracts, HR correspondence (e.g., disciplinary reports) and other general correspondence, as required.
• Day-to-day data entry & administration of employee HR system.
• Supporting the recruitment & selection process by running campaigns with managers, facilitating assessment centres and other recruitment activities across MML.
• Interfacing with payroll on joiners, leavers, and all employee changes.
• Supporting the HR team on legislation, policy and best practice guidelines are followed.
• To undertake and support the wider team to carry out ad hoc projects, including benchmarking exercises, performance management system development, staff communications, compliance research, training programmes and other ad hoc work as required.
• Undertake monthly HR Reports and Statistics
• To support and co-ordinate Occupational Health appointments and activities.

To be successful in this role, you must:

• Be fully Proficient in Office 365 with proven skills in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Possess proven experience in working with comprehensive HR systems.
• Have experience and ability to effectively and efficiently recruit, select candidates in hiring processes, and onboard accordingly.
• Possess experience working with multiple and complex caseloads.
• Pass stringent drug and alcohol testing in line with the regulations within the Rail Industry.

We prioritise a safety-first culture and require all team members to uphold strict health and safety standards, actively promoting safe practices across the team.

If you're ready to make an impact by supporting a safe and efficient tram service, click “APPLY” today to join our dedicated team at West Midlands Metro!