HR Officer
Location: Birmingham
Contract Type: 15-month Fixed Term (potential to become permanent during)
Salary: Upto £35,000 per annum
Working Hours: Mon–Thurs: 07:45–16:30 | Fri: 07:30–12:30
Overview:
A leading UK manufacturer is seeking an experienced HR Officer to support their HR function across two West Midlands sites. This is a hands on, generalist role covering the full employee lifecycle, training and development coordination, basic payroll processing, and supporting site audits and HSE initiatives.
You’ll be part of a small, collaborative HR team where the ability to work independently and build relationships on the shop floor is key.
The ideal candidate will bring strong HR generalist experience ideally in a manufacturing or operational setting and thrive in a fast paced, people driven environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Deliver onboarding, inductions and engagement initiatives
Manage ER issues including disciplinary, grievance and absence cases
Handle weekly payroll for permanent and agency staff using Sage
Maintain accurate employee records and training matrix
Support health & safety audits, accident logging and compliance tracking
Coordinate internal and external training activities
What We’re Looking For:
3–5 years’ generalist HR experience, ideally in a manufacturing environment
CIPD Level 3 (minimum)
Confident with payroll systems and T&A software
Strong organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills
Full UK driving licence - Both sites are 10-15 minutes from each other.
If this role aligns with your experience and what your looking for it would be great to discuss further