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HR Officer Do you have passion for looking after people? Do you want to help make a difference, develop culture and support in our growth? This is your opportunity to join a dynamic, people focused and growing HR team. The Role: Reporting to the Human Resources (HR) Manager, assist with the development and implementation of the company's HR function, in support of the whole business. To meet with employees offering support and welfare. You will also be responsible for helping the HR manager to develop HR policies, updating the handbook and procedures. Key Activities: Assist with the implementation of all employee-related issues, including recruitment, employee relations, performance management, absence management learning and development, and talent management. Support current and future business needs through the development, engagement, motivation and preservation of human capital. Coordinate with Senior Management, HR Manager and Recruiter/HR Officer to identify recruitment opportunities and professional development needs for the Shrewsbury office. Perform telephone screening and aid in the facilitation of virtual and in-person interviews with suitable candidates as required by the in-house recruitment officer. Assist with the onboarding of new hires for all office sites. Coordinate with the HR Manager to ensure new employees are added to the company system, and that they are able to access the equipment, systems and tools required to perform their duties effectively. Assist the HR Manager in managing all personnel records, ensuring data is accurate, complete and up-to-date. Ensure all paper and electronic personnel records are stored securely. Assist the HR Manager in managing all conflicts, grievances and disciplinary issues, ensuring fair and appropriate outcomes. Manage all investigations in line with approved guidelines. This may involve external mediators, professional representatives and/or trade unions as required. Assist the HR Manager in managing employee performance and compensation reviews. Actively promote a positive working environment, acting as diversity and equality champion and striving towards best practice rather than minimum standards. Maintain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Participate in any internal or external training as required. The company will cover the cost of all training fees but reserves the right to claim back some or all of the costs should you leave the company within a certain timeframe (as stipulated in your contract of employment). Abide by all relevant legal requirements, industry guidelines and company standards. Ensure compliance with all relevant legal requirements (e.g. right to work, national minimum wage, 2010 Equality Act). Perform other tasks as reasonably required by the HR Manager or Senior Management. Skills and Experience required: Proven track record in a similar HR role. Demonstrable understanding of HR law and industry best-practice. Strong IT skills, including MS Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Excellent interpersonal skills. Able to quickly build positive and effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Willing to ask questions and seek assistance when required. Well organised with excellent time management skills. Able to multitask effectively to meet varying deadlines. Excellent attention to detail and high levels of accuracy. Confident working independently under instruction. Able to develop an understanding of the processes within the organisation and support the wider team as required. Educated to A-Level or equivalent standard, with GCSE English Language grade 5/C or equivalent. Professional certification/membership (preferred). Benefits: Generous company pension. Company mobile phone. Tools/equipment required for the performance of company duties. Cycle to work scheme. Life Insurance (following successful completion of probationary period). Private Medical Insurance (following successful completion of probationary period). Casual dress policy. Flexible Working. Free on-site parking (where available). EV charging points (where available). Employee Assistance Programme. Experience: Human resources: 2 year (preferred) Licence/Certification: CIPD (preferred)
We are currently supporting a Leighton Buzzard based company with the recruitment of a HR Officer. Our client are the market leaders in their sector, and they are recruiting for this role due to company expansion and growth. Please note, this role is FULLY office based, with NO remote or hybrid working. All candidates MUST have previous experience within HR. For successful applicants, a basic disclosure criminal record check will be completed, as per our clients recruitment process. Working Hours: 09:00am - 17:00pm, Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week. Duties: You will be the key contact for dealing with all HR related matters as first line triage, as well as supporting the Recruitment function when necessary. Must be able to demonstrate excellent organisational skills, with the ability to work under pressure and prioritise your work load. Ideally, hold a CIPD level 3 qualification. Key responsibilities: Employee relations, act as 1st line support for all enquiries that will include absence, onboarding, welfare, grievance and disciplinary matters relevant to the role. Absence management, support for all enquiries that will include absence, onboarding, welfare, grievance and disciplinary matters relevant to the role. HR process compliance and all associated administration constructing letters, invites for the employee cycle. Support and collate investigation materials. Manage and triage correspondence via email or letter. Act as 1st line support to colleagues via telephone for HR related calls. Key Skills/Experience/Requirements: Previous HR generalist administration and experience of working in a fast-moving business environment is essential. Relevant educational experience/qualifications, e.g.CIPD level 3, working knowledge of HR system ADP would be advantageous but not essential. Excellent communication skills - written and oral. Excellent problem solving and analytical skills. Good listening skills, tactful and courteous. Team player mentality, able to build effective working relationships, appreciating the need for maintaining confidentiality. Ability to work under pressure, work to targets and deliver results. Good working knowledge of IT packages, e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint. Benefits: 28 days' holiday (including bank holidays) building to 33 days (including bank holidays) in the sixth full holiday year. Company pension. Career progression routes. Free on-site parking. Easy access to local amenities.