HR Officer

The client are an established and respected first tier automotive manufacturer. They are seeking to recruit a HR Officer for their operations. The client is looking for the right candidate to provide day to day administrative support to the Human Resources and Payroll departments, and participate in other activities of the HR function. The role is full time onsite. Duties for the vacancy is as follows; * Provide advice to employees and managers regarding HR/Payroll matters such as; absence management, probation, disciplinary, grievance, investigations, maternity, appeals, flexible work requests, performance management, redundancy and capability. * Maintain the HR, Payroll and T&A integrated system * Administer all paperwork related to HR activities such as employment contracts, offer letters, job descriptions, and leaver’s documentation * Organise the supply of temporary labour for manufacturing operations, including site induction, uniform and on boarding process * Manage the administration process for Occupational Health. * Assist with the reviews of HR Policies, Handbooks and contracts to ensure compliance with employment legislation. * Ensure that company communications are produced and distributed, including monthly health and well-being topics. * Facilitate drug and alcohol testing when required. * Assist with employee opinion survey on a biennial basis. The skills and experience required for the role are; * Excellent written and spoken communication skills and good numeracy skills. * Hold at least 2 years experience within a HR function in a manufacturing / production business. * Must be able to work within a team, but also able to work individually and use own initiative. * Enthusiasm to learn and develop further within HR. * Ability to prioritise effectively, managing a number of tasks simultaneously whilst maintaining excellent attention to detail. * Able to cope well under pressure and meet tight deadlines. * Computer literate and be able to use Microsoft Office products proficiently. * Be able to utilise HR data systems. Qualifications required * CIPD qualified Level 5 or working towards the qualification. * Ideally graduate level background. * Driving Licence. Salary – up to £37k per annum Hours of work : Monday to Thursday 8am to 5pm / Friday 8am to 12.15pm. Benefits – Enhanced pension scheme, on-site free parking, health Cash Plan, discounted benefits platform. The role is based in Redditch and is easily commutable from Birmingham, Solihull, Worcester, Droitwich, Bromsgrove, Stratford upon Avon, Dudley, Alcester. Please get in touch if this position is of interest