HR Officer in Chester

HR Officer | Permanent | Poynton | £32,000 + bonus | Onsite Your New Company A well-established, long-standing specialist manufacturer and distribution business, within the defence sector, is seeking a HR Officer to join its people team on a permanent basis. The organisation offers a varied role, combining operational HR responsibilities with the opportunity to contribute to employee experience, recruitment and people processes. CIPD study support is available for candidates looking to continue their professional development. Your New Role Reporting into the senior leadership team, you will provide proactive HR support across the business, acting as a key point of contact for managers and employees on day-to-day people matters. Key responsibilities will include: Providing first-line HR advice and support on routine employee matters Maintaining accurate and confidential employee records and HR documentation Supporting recruitment activity, including job adverts, interview coordination and candidate communication Managing onboarding and induction processes for new starters Administering absence, holiday, probation and training records Preparing HR correspondence and employee life cycle documentation Supporting compliance with HR policies, procedures and employment legislation Producing HR reports and maintaining people data Assisting with employee communications and general HR administration Working closely with colleagues to ensure operational support is delivered effectively across the business What You'll Need to Succeed Previous experience within an HR Officer or HR Coordinator position Strong knowledge of core HR processes including recruitment, onboarding, employee records and absence management Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail Strong communication skills and the ability to build relationships across all levels of the business A professional and confidential approach when handling sensitive information Good Microsoft Office skills, particularly Word, Excel and Outlook CIPD Level 3 or progress towards a CIPD qualification would be advantageous What You'll Get in Return