HR Officer – Bridgend - £35k - £40k DOE plus excellent benefits Our client a leading provider of complete engineering management and support for the maritime and industrial industries are looking to recruit a HR Officer for their prestigious site based in Bridgend. The HR Officer will play an integral role in assisting the HR & Payroll Manager in all aspects of HR, from initial contract documentation to employee HR management. Salary: £35K - £40K DOE plus excellent benefits. Working hours: 8:45am – 16:45pm, Monday to Friday Benefits to include: 33 days holiday, pension. Location: Bridgend HR Officer Responsibilities: * Assist with recruitment process and onboarding new starters * Provide employee welfare support * Process weekly / monthly payrolls (Training will be provided) * Resolve HR and Payroll queries * Assist with holiday and absence management * Provide reports to management * Keep abreast of relevant changes in legislation The successful candidate: * Evidence of completed or working towards professional accreditation in HR - e.g (CIPD) * Good working knowledge of the Microsoft Office Packages (Excel, Outlook, Word, etc.) * Adept at creating clear and effective HR templates and letters * High degree of accuracy and attention to detail * Excellent organisational skills to manage time effectively, meeting objectives and deadlines * Data management experience would be a distinct advantage * Strong and effective communicator, both written and verbal * Be comfortable working alone and also in a small team. This is an outstanding opportunity for a HR Officer or a Trainee HR Officer who is looking to join a well-established organisation and become part of a truly first-rate Facility where you can develop your knowledge and skills to become an important part of the HR/Payroll and Operations team