Position Overview & Specifications

Our client, a well-established and successful manufacturer, are looking for a HR & Training Officer / Human Resources Generalist to work alongside an experienced HR team to provide a professional, proactive HR and training service with a significant focus on recruitment, retention and development.

HR & Training Officer - Main Responsibilities:

Recruitment & Resourcing:

Working with the Operations Director to develop the site resourcing model as the business grows
Ensure the site is resourced to optimum levels in line with production requirements
End to end management of the recruitment process – job descriptions, advertising, interviewing, appointing and reference checks

Retention & Engagement:

Carry out local benchmarking on pay, terms / conditions and employee benefits
Develop suitable initiatives to support employee retention
Conduct and review exit interviews for improvements
Establish and develop suitable employee communication & engagement mechanisms

Absence Management:

Review the absence management procedure
Implement short and long term absence management procedures
Co-ordinate the provision for Occupational Health arrangements
Provide monthly absence reports

Employee Relations & Policy Development:

Work with the wider Human Resources team to develop HR policies that are suitable for the site
Lead on all investigation, discipline and grievance matters
Support and develop line managers in the approach to employee relations matters

Training & Development:

Co-ordinate the induction and training of all new employee
Co-ordinate and provide management support on performance reviews
Development of the site competency matrix, identifying and addressing any gaps in skills
Support the Operations Manager in developing training plans
Work with the local college in the development of the apprenticeship programme
Provision of regular onsite support to apprentices

HR Systems & Administration:

Update and maintain personnel records (paper based and electronic)
Day to day management and monitoring of time/attendance and HR systems – adding and removing new starts and leavers, supporting managers with queries and anomalies
Accurate processing of new contracts, new starter documentation, leavers and associated processes
Report on key HR metrics including absence, retention, turnover and headcount

Requirements:

Solid HR generalist with 3-5 years experience
Significant experience with recruitment
Relevant CIPD qualification
HR experience gained in a fast paced manufacturing setting
Practical working knowledge of UK employment legislation
IT literate particularly with HR, time and attendance systems
Excellent communicator and facilitator
Strong organisation and planning skills
The site operates 24/5, therefore a flexible approach to work is available
This is an onsite role, no remote working

This role would suit people with backgrounds in Human Resources, such as HR Advisor / HR Consultant / HR Manager / HR Coordinator / HRBP / HR Business Partner / HR Officer / etc.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £28,000.00-£34,000.00 per year

Schedule: