Overview
Job Title: HR Officer
Location: Eccles (Manchester Area)
Salary: Competitive
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced HR Officer to join a busy and collaborative Shared Services environment, supporting multiple UK business units.
This is a varied and fast-pace role, ideal for a proactive HR professional who enjoys working across a broad range of generalist responsibilities while contributing to a positive and high-performing workplace culture.
The role reports into a senior HR lead, the HR Officer will play a key role in delivering a comprehensive HR service across the business. This includes providing guidance to managers and employees, supporting employee relations matters, and ensuring HR policies and procedures are applied consistently and in line with current legislation.
You will be involved in the full employee lifecycle, from recruitment and onboarding through to performance management, engagement initiatives, and HR data reporting.
Key Responsibilities
* Supporting managers and teams across the business on a wide range of HR matters
* Providing guidance and support on employee relations issues
* Assisting with recruitment and selection processes, including use of applicant tracking systems
* Managing and improving onboarding processes to ensure a positive employee experience
* Supporting performance management, appraisals, and probation processes
* Contributing to employee engagement initiatives
* Maintaining and developing HR policies and procedures in line with legislation and business needs
* Collating, analysing, and reporting on HR data
* Supporting HR systems and maintaining accurate employee records
* Managing HR-related queries via a central inbox, ensuring timely responses
* Assisting with HR and payroll administration to support smooth business operations
* Providing guidance on family-friendly policies and leave
* Supporting compliance and general HR administration requirements
* Contributing to training initiatives and wider HR projects as required
About You
* Experienced HR professional with a strong generalist background
* Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
* Strong written and verbal communication skills
* Confident using Microsoft Excel, with good analytical and reporting ability
* Proactive, organised, and able to manage multiple priorities
* Able to work both independently and collaboratively within a team
* Flexible and adaptable approach in a fast-changing environment
* Strong interpersonal skills with a customer-focused mindset
Experience & Qualifications
* Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a generalist HR role
* Experience working in a fast-paced, multi-site or shared services environment
* Previous exposure to HR systems (HRIS) is desirable
* Strong administrative and organisational experience
* Experience within logistics or a similar sector would be advantageous
What’s on Offer
Competitive salary
Opportunity to work within a supportive and dynamic HR team
Exposure to a broad and varied HR role
Career development and progression opportunities
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