Req ID | Darlaston, United Kingdom, ZF Lemforder UK Limited
We offer a 12-month fixed-term opportunity to contribute to an exciting project/team.
About the Team:
To lead and support HR activities within a fast-paced unionized manufacturing environment, ensuring effective employee relations, compliance, and continuous improvement in HR practices. This is a hands-on role requiring proactive engagement with employees at all levels, driving initiatives that enhance workforce performance, engagement, and HR functional excellence. To excel in this role, you will need the ability to encourage and motivate people, build strong relationships cross functionally and have exceptional communication skills.
What you can look forward to as Senior HR Officer:
1. Ensure service delivery of fundamental HR processes – inc. absence management, recruitment, onboarding, maintain accurate HR records
2. Act as the primary HR contact for employees, including union representatives
3. Supervise HR Apprentice and Training Officer by providing guidance, feedback, and support to develop their skills and knowledge
4. Lead HR-related continuous improvement initiatives
5. Coach line managers on effective people management practices
6. Manage grievance and disciplinary procedures in line with company policy and union agreements
7. Use internal systems to provide accurate people data with appropriate analysis and recommendations to internal stakeholders
8. Collaborate with operational teams to improve employee engagement and retention
9. Promote employee wellbeing programs and mental health awareness
10. Ensure compliance with employment legislation and collective agreements.
11. Support payroll and timekeeping processes in collaboration with Finance and Operations
Your Profile as Senior HR Officer:
12. Proven experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment
13. A strong understanding of HR processes, procedures, employment law and best practices
14. Hands-on approach with the ability to work on the shop floor and build trust
15. Excellent communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills
16. Experience with HR systems and data analysis
17. CIPD Level 5 or above desirable
18. Familiarity with payroll and timekeeping systems desirable
19. Commitment to continuous improvement, attention to detail and organizational skills desirable
20. Resilience and adaptability, problem-solving and decision-making as well as influencing and stakeholder management desirable
Why you should choose ZF in Darlaston:
21. Compensation up to 55k per year
22. Hours of work will normally be 37 per week, following the standard pattern. Monday – Thursday: 8.00am – 4.30pm (lunch break – ) Friday: 8.00pm – 1.00pm (no lunch break – work straight through)
23. Pension (up to 6% contribution from company with 3% contribution from employee)
24. 27 days holiday, plus statutory days
25. 2x Life Assurance cover
26. Health Cashplan