My client is looking for an experienced HR Officer to join their very busy organisation. You will be reporting to the Head of HR to provide a robust and business focused HR service; including but not limited to employee pay and reward, training and development, appraisals, performance management, employee relations and the entire employee life cycle. If this sounds like the perfect role for you then please apply now!

Key Responsibilities:
- Provide generalist HR advice and support to all employees and managers within the business and to act as key point of contact for employment legislation and best practice advice
- HR representative for investigations, grievance, disciplinary, performance management and other employee relations matters
- Provide assistance and support to the Head of HR on all HR matters, HR administration and payroll procedures
- Process all new starters administration, including inclusion on payroll, the HR database and ensuring that all necessary documents and information are obtained in a timely manner
- Oversee the absence management process, including the monitoring of self-certification, return to work forms and fit for work notes. Updating the HR database, the completion of the Bradford Factor report and the updating of payroll
- Oversee the leaver process, including calculating annual leave entitlement, sending confirmation of leaving letters, and processing on the HR database and payroll
- Undertake exit interviews with leavers, and advising of any potential issues
- Act as first point of contact for all maternity, paternity, parental leave and flexible working requests

Key Skills and Qualifications:
- Experience of supporting Mangers in a variety of departments at different levels in all aspects of HR and training
- Experience of managing a case load of ER issues
- Experience of managing absence
- Experience in delivering soft skills training for new line managers
- Understanding and practical knowledge of employment law and employer best practice
- CIPD Level 5 or 7 essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Good MS Office skills
- A team player requiring minimal supervision
- Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills

Unfortunately, due to the high number of applications currently being received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.