HR Officer

HR Officer

Are you an experienced HR professional who enjoys variety, building strong relationships, and being at the heart of a busy business? We're working with a growing manufacturing company that's looking for an HR Officer to join their team. This is a hands-on generalist role where no two days are the same, you'll support everything from recruitment and onboarding to employee relations, training, and HR projects, while helping to create a positive and engaging workplace culture.

The role

As HR Officer, you'll support managers and employees across all areas of HR. You'll lead recruitment, provide advice on HR matters, coordinate learning and development, and help ensure HR processes run smoothly.

The main responsibilities

• Manage recruitment and onboarding from start to finish.
• Provide HR advice and support to managers and employees.
• Assist with employee relations and HR casework.
• Coordinate training, performance reviews, and development plans.
• Keep HR records and documentation up to date.
• Support payroll administration and employee benefits.
• Produce HR reports and help improve HR processes.
• Get involved in employee engagement and wider HR projects.

The ideal candidate

• Previous experience in a HR Officer or HR Generalist role.
• Good knowledge of employment law and HR best practice.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Well organised with great attention to detail.
• Confident using HR systems and Microsoft Office.
• A positive, proactive approach with a willingness to get stuck in.
• Manufacturing or engineering experience
• HR or CIPD qualification would be an advantage.

What's on offer?

• Competitive salary and wider benefits package.
• A varied and hands-on HR role.
• Supportive working environment.
• Opportunities to develop and grow your career.

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up to date CV via the link provided or contact Tara Duffy (HR Recruitment Specialist, MCS Group) at 02896935489 or t.duffy@mcsgroup.jobs.

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