HR Support Officer in Stokesley

HR Support Officer

A varied, people focused role supporting our people, systems and culture.

HOURS 39 hours per week

HYBRID WORKING 1 day from home per week

REPORTS TO HR Manager

DEPARTMENT HR

About Analox

Analox is a global leader in the research, development and manufacture of advanced gas sensing products and systems. Our technology is used across a diverse range of markets and applications, including submarines, space, beverage production and deep-sea diving, helping to protect lives, support critical operations and deliver reliable performance in some of the world’s most demanding environments.

We employ around 116 people and operate across three buildings at Stokesley Business Park in North Yorkshire, including our main headquarters, stores and goods-out operations, and our HR, Finance, Sales and Marketing teams. We also have an international sales and support presence and a distribution centre in Houston, Texas, serving customers across global markets.

As a business, we combine specialist technical knowledge with a strong focus on quality, innovation, and customer service. Our teams work collaboratively across departments to develop solutions that meet complex customer needs, continually improve our products and processes, and support our ambitious plans for future growth.

Analox is proud to have achieved Net Zero in our manufacturing operations, with the electricity used in our operations sourced from renewable energy. We are committed to operating responsibly and making a positive contribution to our local community and the wider environment.

Our people are central to our success. We value teamwork, commitment to excellence, customer focus, pride, integrity, and bold thinking. We invest in learning and development, encourage people to share ideas and take ownership, and aim to create an environment where everyone can build their skills, grow their careers, and make a meaningful contribution.

Joining Analox means becoming part of a knowledgeable, supportive team where your work can make a real difference, both to our customers around the world and to the continued success of our business.

THE OPPORTUNITY

This role combines hands-on HR operations with HR systems, employee engagement, wellbeing, and employer branding. It is ideal for an experienced HR professional who enjoys helping people, taking ownership, and improving how things are done.

THE ROLE

Purpose of the role

To deliver proactive, people-focused operational support across the full employee lifecycle, ensuring an efficient, responsive and positive HR service for employees and managers across Analox.

Working closely with the HR Manager, the post holder will take ownership of day-to-day HR operations, contribute to the development and implementation of HR systems and processes, and coordinate employee engagement, wellbeing and employer branding initiatives.

The role requires an experienced, highly organised and personable individual who can work independently, manage competing priorities, build positive relationships across the business and continually identify opportunities to improve HR service delivery and the employee experience.

What you'll do

Three connected areas of responsibility, alongside a collaborative and proactive approach.

01 PEOPLE & HR OPERATIONS Manage day-to-day HR administration across the employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, contractual changes, leavers, benefits and absence. Act as a first point of contact for employee and manager queries, providing a helpful, professional and confidential service and escalating complex matters appropriately. Maintain accurate HR records and HiBob data, coordinate employment checks, support payroll preparation, and produce HR reports within agreed deadlines. Support employee relations processes, ensuring documentation, actions, and records are managed accurately and confidentially.

02 SYSTEMS & CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT Support the implementation, development and ongoing administration of HR systems, including HiBob, covering back-end administration, workflows, documents, permissions, reporting and system configuration. Coordinate system testing, new functionality, process improvements, and HR projects, working with the HR Manager, IT, and external providers as required. Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, data quality, and consistency, maintaining clear HR procedures, guidance, and user documentation. Support managers and employees with HR systems and new processes, helping ensure effective adoption and consistent ways of working.

03 ENGAGEMENT, WELLBEING & EMPLOYER BRAND Coordinate employee wellbeing initiatives with the wellbeing team, planning and delivering activities, campaigns and events. Organise employee social activities and company events, coordinating logistics, communications and participation. Create and coordinate engaging content for Analox's LinkedIn and relevant social media channels with Marketing, showcasing company news, employee achievements, recruitment and workplace initiatives. Support employee engagement, recognition, recruitment events, careers fairs and STEM outreach, helping promote Analox as an employer of choice.

HOW WE WORK

The Analox approach

• Take ownership of responsibilities, proactively monitor outstanding actions, and deliver work accurately and on time.
• Build effective relationships across the business, demonstrating initiative, resilience, discretion, and excellent communication skills.
• Contribute ideas and improvements while working collaboratively with the HR Manager and wider business.
• Demonstrate Analox's values in day-to-day work.

Our Values

TEAMWORK Work together and support one another.	COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE Take pride in quality and continuous improvement.	CUSTOMER FOCUS Understand and respond to customer needs.
PRIDE Care about our work and our contribution.	INTEGRITY Act honestly, fairly, and responsibly.	BOLDNESS Be confident to contribute ideas and make progress.

Health, safety and equality

All employees are expected to follow Analox's health and safety procedures, work safely, maintain good housekeeping, and contribute to a positive safety culture.

Analox is committed to equal opportunities and fair treatment in employment. All employees are expected to comply with the company's Equal Opportunities Policy and treat colleagues and service users respectfully.

This job description is not exhaustive. Responsibilities may be amended in line with business needs following appropriate consultation. All staff are expected to participate in annual reviews and agree objectives with their manager; performance will be monitored against those objectives.

Our benefits

32 days' annual leave Increasing to 37 days with service, including 8 public holidays; holiday purchasing scheme	Extra days off Birthday holiday and Christmas Eve holiday
Health and wellbeing Health Care Cash Plan, Employee Assistance Programme and GP24 service	Financial benefits 7% employer pension contribution, group life insurance and profit share scheme
Enhanced support Enhanced sick leave after probation, enhanced maternity pay and enhanced paternity leave	Development CPD support and annual subscription to an appropriate professional body covered
Work-life balance Early finish on Fridays and one day working from home per week	More to enjoy £1,000 Talent Hunter Referral Bounty and free parking

PERSON SPECIFICATION

What we're looking for

You'll bring relevant HR experience, sound judgement, and a genuine interest in supporting people and improving the employee experience.

ESSENTIAL 3–5 years' experience in HR administration or operational HR within a busy, fast-paced environment. CIPD Level 3 qualification. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a naturally approachable, outgoing and people-focused manner. Proven ability to manage competing priorities, work independently, and take ownership without constant supervision. Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to maintain confidentiality. Experience using HR systems and maintaining accurate employee data, with strong IT and reporting skills. Demonstrable initiative, resilience and a proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.

DESIRABLE Experience administering or developing an HRIS, including workflows, configuration, reporting and system testing. Experience supporting HR system implementations or process improvement projects. Experience coordinating employee engagement, wellbeing activities, events or social media content.

YOUR DEVELOPMENT

There will be an opportunity to work towards CIPD Level 5, supported by Analox as part of your professional development, subject to an agreed development plan and business requirements.

Assessment and further information

Criteria may be assessed through your application, interview, practical assessment, and references, as appropriate.

If you have a disability and have any special requirements that affect your ability to meet any of the essential criteria, please contact a member of the HR team.

Please note: Analox does not offer sponsorship or working visas.