HR Officer (15-Month FTC - Maternity Cover)
Location: Huntingdon
Salary: £35,000
We are looking for an experienced and proactive HR Officer to join an established on-site HR team on a 15-month maternity cover contract. This is a hands-on role within a fast-paced food manufacturing environment, where you'll be building strong relationships across all levels of the business and making a real impact day-to-day.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working closely with operational teams and is confident supporting both managers and employees with a range of HR matters. You'll provide guidance on employee relations, support investigations, and help to maintain a positive and engaging workplace culture.
What you'll be doing:
Providing day-to-day HR support and advice to managers and colleagues
Managing a varied caseload of employee relations matters (e.g. absence, conduct, performance)
Supporting investigations and offering coaching to line managers
Contributing to employee engagement activities and wider HR projects
Being a visible HR presence across both factory and warehouse operations
What we're looking for:
CIPD Level 3 (or equivalent experience)
Strong understanding of HR processes and UK employment law
Confident managing a range of ER cases
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
Organised, resilient and adaptable to changing priorities
Experience within a fast-moving or manufacturing environment is highly desirable
Someone who can start soon and hit the ground running
Why join?
You'll be part of a supportive, friendly HR team within a large and growing organisation. The environment is busy and varied - no two days are the same - and you'll have the opportunity to be involved in meaningful HR work that directly supports employee experience