HR Officer / HR Generalist
Cardiff – Full Time
£28,000 – £33,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a proactive and people-focused HR professional to join a well-established organisation in Cardiff. This is a broad and hands-on role, offering exposure to all areas of Human Resources, from recruitment and employee relations to learning, compliance, and wellbeing initiatives.
About the Role
Working closely with the HR Director, you’ll play a key role in delivering an effective and efficient HR service across the business. The role requires someone with strong organisational skills, excellent attention to detail, and a genuine interest in supporting employees and line managers throughout the full employee lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
Recruitment & Onboarding
* Coordinate the end-to-end recruitment process, from advertising vacancies and screening candidates to issuing offer letters and contracts.
* Liaise with external recruitment partners and hiring managers to ensure a smooth process.
* Organise induction programmes and onboarding documentation for all new joiners.
Employee Relations & Engagement
* Provide first-line guidance on employee relations matters, ensuring fair and consistent application of policies.
* Build positive relationships with managers and staff to promote a collaborative working culture.
* Support formal processes and liaise with external advisers where required.
Payroll, Benefits & HR Data
* Work alongside the finance team to ensure payroll data is accurate and deadlines are met.
* Maintain employee benefit schemes, including healthcare and reward platforms.
* Ensure all HR systems and employee records are kept up to date and GDPR-compliant.
Learning & Development
* Assist in identifying training needs and coordinating internal and external learning opportunities.
* Promote a culture of professional development and continuous improvement.
Performance & Compliance
* Support the appraisal process and provide administrative and advisory support to managers.
* Ensure HR practices, policies and procedures comply with current employment legislation.
* Contribute to updating company HR documentation and maintaining accurate employment files.
About You
You’ll be CIPD Level 3 qualified and ideally working towards Level 5, or a recent HR graduate looking to develop your career in a generalist environment. Previous experience in a HR role would be beneficial, but graduates with strong communication skills, initiative, and a genuine passion for people are very welcome to apply.
You’ll be confident managing multiple priorities, maintaining confidentiality, and supporting colleagues at all levels. Above all, you’ll bring enthusiasm, curiosity, and a desire to grow within a professional HR setting.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to take ownership of a varied HR role within a supportive and ambitious organisation.
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