Human Resources Officer

NXT Recruitment LTD; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a dedicated Human Resources Officer to join their HR team. This permanent, full-time role offers an opportunity to support a growing business across the UK and Ireland, delivering HR advice, managing recruitment, and contributing to policy development. Strong communication and organisational skills, along with CIPD Level 3 accreditation, are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a generalist HR role.
• Good knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Strong IT skills with experience using HR systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide HR advice to managers and employees.
• Manage end-to-end recruitment processes.
• Maintain employee records and HR databases.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

CIPD Level 3

Tools

HR Systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

NXT Recruitment is proud to be working with a respected and well-established business based just north of Carlisle as we recruit for a Human Resources Officer to join their HR team.

Job Type: Permanent
Hours: Full-time (Monday – Friday, office-based)
Salary: Up to £30,000 per annum

The role:
This is an opportunity to take on a varied and people-focused generalist HR role within a growing business that supports teams across the UK and Ireland. As the Human Resources Officer , you’ll provide day-to-day support and advice to managers and employees, lead on recruitment and onboarding, and assist with employee relations matters and policy development.

You’ll also play a key role in keeping HR systems and processes up to date, managing internal communications, and contributing to wider HR improvement projects.

Key responsibilities:

• Providing timely and professional HR advice to managers and employees
• Supporting employee relations casework in line with employment legislation and internal policy
• Managing end-to-end recruitment, including advertising, shortlisting, interviewing, and onboarding
• Supporting probationary reviews and providing advice to line managers
• Managing offboarding, including exit interviews and final documentation
• Maintaining accurate employee records and HR databases
• Preparing formal documentation and recording meeting notes
• Supporting HR policy development and continuous improvement projects
• Managing internal intranet content and producing a quarterly staff newsletter
• Supporting general HR administration and internal health & safety compliance

Personal criteria:

• Previous experience in a generalist HR role
• CIPD Level 3 qualification (essential)
• Good knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice
• Confident communicator with excellent interpersonal and advisory skills
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities
• High level of professionalism and confidentiality
• Strong IT skills with experience using HR systems and Microsoft Office

Apply today, or for more information, please contact Simon Kean on 01228 812585 or email S [e-mail]

If this job isn’t quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career or visit our website: www.NXTRecruitment.co.uk

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