Head Of Hr jobs in United Kingdom

Ashley Kate HR is working with a busy food manufacturing client based in Northampton, seeking a HR Officer.

In this role, you will work closely with managers and employees, acting as a trusted HR partner within the business. You will be an integral part of the HR team, building strong relationships to provide practical guidance on HR matters.

Salary: Up to £41,000 per annum

Type: Full-time, Permanent, onsite 5 days a week. Flexibility required for twilight shifts at least once a week.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Managing Employee Relations: Ensure managers understand and apply policies fairly, balancing legal requirements with business needs, and suggest process improvements.
2. Conduct regular stakeholder meetings to identify and address issues early.
3. Assist during disciplinary, grievance, and appeal meetings, including investigations, guidance, note-taking, and confirming outcomes.
4. Provide HR advice on disciplinary issues, grievances, and performance concerns, ensuring compliance with employment law and policies.
5. Manage Absence: Apply attendance procedures consistently.
6. Recruitment: Collaborate with managers to monitor staffing, identify gaps, and review key roles.
7. Training: Support on-site training sessions for managers.
8. Engagement: Prepare KPI reports and serve as the main contact for employee questions.

About You:

• CIPD qualified or part-qualified at Level 5
• Experience in manufacturing or fast-paced environments
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and HR systems

To apply, please email or call (phone number removed).

About Us:

We value diversity and inclusion, welcoming applications from all qualified individuals. As a Disability Confident Employer and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we support flexible working options and are committed to candidate privacy.