Onsite HR Generalist (Manufacturing) - Oxford

Ashley Kate HR & Finance; Banbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Free on-site parking

Free uniform provided

Early finish every Friday

Retail and wellbeing discounts

Job summary

Nicholas Associates Group is seeking an experienced HR Officer to join a busy manufacturing site. You will report to the HR Manager, partner with managers, and support full employee lifecycle processes on-site in Oxford/banbury.

The role focuses on employee relations, payroll liaison, recruitment coordination, and HR systems management. You will operate autonomously, build strong stakeholder relationships, and help drive compliance and best practice across the site.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an HR Officer/HR Advisor role.
• Manufacturing, engineering, automotive or industrial background preferred.
• Strong employee relations and case management skills.
• Experience coaching operational managers.
• Up-to-date knowledge of UK employment law.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert HR advice and guidance to line managers on all employee relations matters.
• Coach and support managers to develop their people management capability.
• Manage a wide range of HR administration and employee lifecycle activities.
• Support recruitment activities and manage relationships with external recruitment agencies.
• Maintain and optimise HR systems, ensuring employee data is accurate and up to date.
• Act as the key HR contact for payroll processing and liaise with payroll providers to ensure accuracy.
• Support organisational change, employee engagement initiatives and HR projects.
• Produce HR reports and management information to support business decision-making.
• Ensure HR policies, procedures and employment legislation are applied consistently.

Skills

HR Officer

Employee relations

Stakeholder management

HR systems

Education

Degree educated

CIPD Level 5

Tools

HRIS

Payroll systems

Job description

Nicholas Associates Group is seeking an experienced HR Officer to join a busy manufacturing site. You will report to the HR Manager, partner with managers, and support full employee lifecycle processes on-site in Oxford/banbury.

The role focuses on employee relations, payroll liaison, recruitment coordination, and HR systems management. You will operate autonomously, build strong stakeholder relationships, and help drive compliance and best practice across the site.