Our client is a European manufacturing company with 135 dedicated employees on site and ambitious plans for future growth.

As a capital-intensive business, they rely on advanced automated machinery and equipment to power their operations. The shop floor staff are highly skilled professionals responsible for monitoring and controlling sophisticated manufacturing processes. The successful candidate will work closely with qualified technicians across various specialties, as well as managers and office staff.

The organisation is committed to continuous improvement and currently has several innovative projects in development, scheduled for implementation in the coming months. They are seeking an experienced HR professional with a broad range of expertise who can contribute positively to these initiatives.

General Duties and Responsibilities

• To work effectively with the Management team and other colleagues to achieve the Company’s mission and strategic aims.
• To support and participate in initiatives to ensure a safe and healthy environment for all Company members.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• To be the principal contact for all Human Resource activity.  The candidate will liaise with the Managers of each section/department and the external HR Advisors (if applicable).
• To demonstrate and communicate best practices in human resource management.
• To test and improve compliance with Company policies, HR regulations and legislation.
• To obtain and prepare the necessary supporting information in order to process the Company’s monthly payroll.  One of the main time-consuming elements for the successful applicant will be monitoring and helping to control overtime.
• To report to senior management on HR activity such as overtime, absenteeism and illnesses.
• To assist in the assessment of the training needs of the workforce, designing solutions, organising or procuring training services as required.
• To maintain personnel records and collaborate in the professional career system currently in place
• To be the main point of contact for the existing Workwear scheme.
• To manage the recruitment process from end to end as necessary.
• General office administration (including occasional switchboard cover).

Person Specification

Our client is seeking an enthusiastic HR professional who thrives in a varied role and possesses a strong focus on solutions and resilience. The ideal candidate will be expected to manage their time and daily responsibilities independently, demonstrating the ability to work proactively and with initiative. Additionally, excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building skills are essential for effectively engaging with managers and company members.

Essential skills: –

• Sound working knowledge of generalist employee relations/employment regulations and law

• Knowledge and experience of processing a payroll and payroll software

• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Confidence in the analysis of numerical data with the requisite attention to detail

• Ability to present findings

• Ability to negotiate and build relationships

• Ability to work in a small close-knit team on some projects

• Ability of prioritise workload, time management and dealing with conflicting priorities while being able to meet deadlines.