Interesting and varied, newly created HR and Health and safety coordination role in this expanding engineering company. This role offers exceptional career development prospects.
Is this what you're looking for?
A varied HR coordination role where you're trusted as the go-to person for HR admin and employee queries
The chance to shape on boarding, training and compliance, not just "keep the wheels turning"
A hands-on Health & Safety coordination remit (coordination/management rather than a technical H&S specialist role)
Exposure to a high-quality manufacturing environment supplying a range of industries, with involvement in standards and customer requirements.
Working closely with an external Health & Safety consultant while building a positive safety culture internally
The role
As HR & Health & Safety Coordinator, you'll support people management processes across the business and coordinate Health & Safety activity to ensure legal and customer compliance. You'll be the primary point of contact for HR administration and employee relations matters, partnering with managers and external support where needed.
Key responsibilities
Human Resources
Coordinate recruitment activity and support hiring managers
Prepare contracts, offer letters and on boarding documentation
Manage induction programmes; maintain employee records/HR systems
Support managers with disciplinary, grievance, capability and absence processes
Ensure HR policies and procedures are applied consistently and confidentially
Track holidays, sickness and leave; produce HR reports/management information
Support payroll administration by providing accurate employee data
Coordinate contractor risk assessments and support handbook activity
Manage compliance questionnaires.
Learning & Development
Maintain training matrices and competency records
Coordinate internal/external training, mandatory training and renewals
Support apprenticeship/workforce development initiatives (where applicable)
Health & Safety Coordination
Coordinate the company H&S management system and related documentation
Liaise with external H&S consultant to support legal and customer compliance
Schedule/track risk assessment reviews, inspections and audits
Maintain accident/incident/near-miss records and track corrective actions
Organise toolbox talks, inductions and safety briefings; promote safety culture
Prepare monthly H&S reports and KPI dashboards
Support customer/regulatory visits and audits
Experience & qualifications
HR/People Coordinator/Office Manager experience (ideally within manufacturing/engineering/aerospace)
Good understanding of UK employment legislation and HR best practice
Confident handling confidential records and coordinating compliance/training activity
CIPD Level 3 or Level 5
Skills
Strong communication and relationship-building
Excellent organisation, attention to detail and prioritisation
Practical problem-solving and solid MS Office skills
This is a permanent job with a starting salary dependant on experience. You must have current UK right to work to be considered. HRGO are a recruitment agency supporting UK Manufacturing. We aim to respond to all applications