HR Officer – Part Time

We’re delighted to present a unique opportunity to join a renowned Leicester heritage manufacturing brand as a HR Officer.

With a steadfast commitment to producing high-quality products, this company has earned a distinguished reputation in the industry. As an integral part of their team, the successful candidate will be immersed in a collaborative and friendly work environment and enjoy a wide array of employee benefits.

The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in HR, preferably within a manufacturing setting, and play a pivotal role in supporting the company workforce. If you are ready to contribute to a legacy of excellence and support a thriving team, we invite you to apply.

Salary and benefits:

• £28,000 – £30,000 FTE
• 24 days annual leave (+ bank holidays)
• Free parking
• Pension scheme, life insurance and health support services
• Free eye tests and flu vaccinations
• Staff discounts and perks platform
• Enhanced sick pay

Working Hours:

• 22.5 hours per week – hybrid working available
• Flexibility on working pattern as required – e.g. could be 3 full days or part-time across 4 days

Duties and responsibilities:

• Managing the recruitment and onboarding process, including creating job descriptions, sourcing candidates, conducting interviews and coordinating inductions and paperwork for new hires
• Acting as an approachable point of contact for employee inquiries, concerns, and grievances
• Assisting managers in resolving employee conflicts and disputes
• Maintaining and updating employee records and ensure data accuracy on the HRIS
• Carefully monitoring sickness absence and advising managers on course of action
• Carrying out administration of employee benefits schemes
• Ensuring compliance with UK employment law, regulations, and company policies
• Supporting the development, delivery and implementation of HR policies and procedures
• Preparing and maintaining HR documents, such as offer letters, contracts, and termination paperwork
• Facilitating the training and development of employees by coordinating necessary training courses
• Generating HR-related reports and analytics for SLT and SMT
• Participating as a member of the Social Committee and the Health & Safety Committee
• Becoming a mental health first aider and leading quarterly committee meetings
• Driving forward initiatives for health and wellbeing in the workplace

Skills and experience required:

• Extensive experience of working in a similar HR role, ideally within the industrial or manufacturing sectors
• CIPD Level 5 or above
• IT proficient, with a good knowledge of MS Office and experience of using HR software
• A sound and up-to-date knowledge of employment law, regulations and best practices
• Experience of advising on a range of HR matters such as absence management, coaching, performance management, and recruitment and selection
• Proactive and skilled communicator who can achieve desired understanding and results through writing and/or talking to internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to drive change forward using best practices