Human Resources Officer

JR United Kingdom; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the manufacturing sector is seeking a fully CIPD qualified HR professional with over 6 years of experience. The role involves implementing HR policies, advising management, and supporting workforce planning. You'll contribute to employee development and manage HR reporting systems while navigating HR projects aimed at enhancing departmental effectiveness.

Benefits

26 days holiday plus 8 statutory holidays

Company Pension Scheme (auto enrolment)

Qualifications

• At least 6 years of relevant HR experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong relationship and networking abilities.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to and support HR policies aligned with strategic management direction.
• Advise management for effective decision-making and employee relations.
• Assist in development policies and succession planning initiatives.
• Manage HR administrative systems ensuring data integrity.

Skills

CIPD qualification

MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint)

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Writing skills

Service-oriented mindset

Education

Fully CIPD qualified

Job description

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Responsible for applying HR standards and processes, advising management on accelerating the deployment and development of people throughout the employee lifecycle. Supports day-to-day business operations and contributes to achieving business objectives by adhering to employment legislation, policies, procedures, and internal frameworks such as the business plan and department standards.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Policy Implementation: Contribute to and support HR policies aligned with strategic management direction. Monitor compliance and assist the HR Manager in translating and communicating policies throughout the business.
• Advising: Formulate HR solutions in response to requests from management or proactively with functional managers. Provide advice to enable effective decision-making and support employee relations and case management.
• People Development: Assist in designing and implementing development policies that align with strategic performance goals. Support employee growth, career progression, and succession planning initiatives.
• Recruitment: Assess current and future personnel needs to support mid-to-long-term workforce planning. Contribute to recruitment activities, succession planning, exit interviews, and retention strategies.
• Projects: Participate in and lead HR projects aimed at improving systems and procedures. Promote best practices and translate improvement opportunities into actionable project plans.
• Reporting: Provide accurate HR reports with relevant business indicators. Ensure timely preparation of data, analyze trends, and deliver insights to inform management decisions.
• Administration: Manage and improve HR administrative systems and processes in compliance with GDPR. Ensure efficiency, accuracy, and data integrity within departmental standards.

Skills & Attributes

• Fully CIPD qualified

• At least 6 years of relevant experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment

• MS Office (particularly Excel and PowerPoint)

• Organisation and job design

• Negotiation and influencing skills

• HR systems and procedures

• Analytical, writing, and reporting skills

• Service-oriented mindset, with strong relationship and networking abilities

• 26 days holiday (minimum – increasing with length of service) plus 8 statutory holidays

• Company Pension Scheme (auto enrolment)