HR Officer
Location: Irlam
Hours: 37.5 hours per week | Hybrid working (min. 3 days in office)
Duration: Permanent
Salary: Up to £35,000 per annum

We’re looking for a hands-on, proactive HR Officer to join a busy and fast-paced HR department within the manufacturing sector. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who has progressed from a HR officer role and is now confident handling all aspects of day-to-day HR operations.

The Role:

• Supporting the HR Manager & HRD with all day-to-day HR duties
• Managing end-to-end recruitment: drafting job descriptions, shortlisting, interviewing, onboarding, and inductions
• Supporting employee relations cases, including welfare and long-term sickness, with guidance from the HR Manager/HR Director for complex matters
• Maintaining and updating the HRIS and TMS to ensure accurate and compliant records
• Providing input for payroll and administering employee benefits
• Supporting managers with policy interpretation and assisting with compliance, audits, and right-to-work checks
• Assisting with EDI initiatives and coordinating relevant internal communications and training
• Managing and administering training plans, supporting the LMS system and tracking training ROI
• Playing an active role in employee engagement activities and maintaining our IIP accreditation
• Supporting the HR apprentice with guidance and day-to-day queries
• Helping cover Reception/Switchboard during lunchtimes and holidays

What We’re Looking For:

• CIPD Level 3 qualified (minimum)
• At least 2 years’ experience in an HR Officer role within a busy manufacturing/ FMCG/ logistics/  similar environment
• Strong working knowledge of HR processes and procedures
• Confident in handling employee relations issues and liaising with union representatives when required
• Excellent communication skills – able to build effective relationships across all levels
• Strong organisational and time management skills with a positive, can-do attitude
• Comfortable managing a varied workload including HR admin, systems updates and compliance tasks

This role is ideal for someone who’s ready to hit the ground running in a dynamic team environment. You’ll be someone who thrives on variety, takes pride in their work, and enjoys being involved in all aspects of HR .

For more information, please contact the commercial department on 01925 63781 or email hannahc@kpir.co.uk or  lilyj@kpir.co.uk

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