HR Officer (12 month FTC)

Job Description

Our client is an international leader within the automotive industry who are extremely well respected and work with an innovative and dynamic approach to their wider strategic vision. The business are looking to acquire the services of a Human Resources Officer, initially to work on an 12 month Fixed Term Contract, reporting into the HR Manager and supporting them in managing the day to day HR operation in accordance with policies, procedures and best practice. This is a fast paced, varied HR Generalist role which would suit an individual who enjoys working in a manufacturing environment and is proactive, forthcoming, and very well organised in nature.

Main Responsibilities:

• Management of recruitment campaigns, interviewing candidates preparing contracts of employment and onboarding process.
• Manage the temporary agency contract for direct employees, including timesheets.
• Deliver Human Resources and Health & Safety Inductions for all new employees.
• Advise line managers on discipline and grievance issues to ensure consistency of policy application.
• Provide risk management and support on disciplinary matters up to and including Final Written Warning stage.
• Assist in the development of HR policies and procedures to ensure best practice.
• Conduct exit interviews for all employees up to Management Team level.
• Produce daily, weekly and monthly reports relating to employee numbers, absence, turnover etc…
• Maintain employee files and answer employee queries related to payroll, benefits, sickness, tax etc…
• Support the implementation and development of the company’s system of excellence and employee empowerment.
• Coordinate and administer company training plans and training courses to include assessing and approving all training providers.
• Deliver internal training courses for HR and Employee Empowerment related topics.
• Lead and develop the implementation of continuous improvement activities within the HR administration function.
• First point of contact for payroll enquiries.
• Managing the HR systems – ensuring information relating to new starters, leavers, transfers etc is processed in a timely and accurate manner.
• Administer the pension scheme.

Key Skills and Experience:

• Prior experience within a HR Officer/Advisor role (essential).
• Experience working in an industrial/manufacturing or automotive environment is highly desirable.
• CIPD qualified (desirable).
• Familiar with HR Information systems as well as MS office.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with people at all levels.
• Experience of working within company procedures, an understanding of recruitment and selection methods and an appreciation of employment law is required.
• Ability to work under pressure to tight and changing deadlines.

If you would like to apply for this opportunity, please submit an up-to-date CV including details about your current or most recent salary and your availability / notice period. You can also contact Sarah Cleaver on 01295 983582 / https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-cleaver-certrp-489635158/ for a discreet and confidential discussion about the role.