HR Officer in Knutsford

Location: Cheshire (Hybrid Working Available)

Competitive salary plus great package including; 27 days holiday + BH, Salary Sacrifice Pension, Death in Service, Flexi hours and much more.

Fixed Term Contract to cover maternity leave. Full Time or Part Time hours considered.

Are you a hands-on HR professional who thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment? Do you enjoy building structure, influencing stakeholders and making a real impact? This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly innovative manufacturing and technology-led organisation at a pivotal stage of its journey.

This is not a traditional, policy-driven HR role. Instead, you will be part of a forward-thinking function focused on driving change, improving processes and enabling the business to perform at its best.

The Opportunity

You will join a small, high-impact HR team supporting a growing and technically advanced business. With strong backing from the leadership team, HR is on a transformation journey, moving from reactive and administrative to proactive and value-driven. This role has been created to provide critical support during a period of change and growth, while also laying the foundations for a more structured and scalable HR function.

Key Responsibilities

• Policy & Process Development
• Review, create and implement HR policies and procedures
• Consolidate and refine existing documentation into clear, practical frameworks
• Support the development of consistent, scalable HR processes
• Operational HR Support
• Manage day-to-day HR queries and provide timely, accurate advice
• Support employee lifecycle activities including contracts, changes to terms, and documentation
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of HR data and systems
• Stakeholder Management
• Build strong relationships with line managers across the business
• Coach and guide managers who may have limited people management experience
• Act as a trusted advisor, helping managers navigate people challenges
• Recruitment Support & Coordination
• Drive recruitment processes to conclusion, ensuring pace and efficiency
• Support hiring managers with best practice and structure
• Track and manage recruitment activity to ensure visibility and accountability
• Training & Development Support
• Assist in delivering internal training sessions (e.g. investigations, return-to-work processes)
• Contribute to building management capability across the organisation
• Opportunity to gain exposure to L&D initiatives
• Continuous Improvement
• Identify inefficiencies and proactively suggest improvements
• Support the implementation of systems, metrics, and reporting
• Help embed a more proactive, solutions-focused HR approach
• Generalist HR & Employee Relations
• Provide support on ER matters with guidance from the HR lead
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation and internal standards
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality and professionalism

What We Are Looking For

• Previous experience in a HR Advisor / Officer level role
• Strong practical HR knowledge across generalist activities
• Ability to work at pace and manage multiple priorities
• Confident decision-maker who can use initiative and 'read the room'
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders
• Comfortable working in an evolving, sometimes ambiguous environment
• Good IT and systems capability (essential for improving processes and documentation)
• CIPD qualification (or working towards) desirable but not essential

The Environment

This is a business at the cutting edge of its field, with a strong focus on innovation and future growth. The workforce includes highly skilled technical professionals, and the HR function plays a critical role in enabling their success.

You will be joining at a time where:

• Significant improvements are being made to systems, processes and structure
• There is real opportunity to shape how HR operates
• Leadership is supportive of change and development

The Culture

This is a fast-moving, collaborative environment where initiative, honesty and accountability are highly valued. The business is moving away from traditional, transactional HR and towards a more dynamic, commercially aware approach.

If you are someone who enjoys rolling up your sleeves, solving problems and building something better, this role offers a genuinely rewarding challenge. Apply Now!