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HR Officer
Job Posted: 19 hours ago
Salary: £ 35,000 - 35,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Greater Manchester
Expire in: a month
Job Description
HR Officer
Location: Greater Manchester
Salary: Up to 35k
Hours: 37.5 hours per week – Hybrid working (minimum 3 days in the office)
Are you an experienced HR professional who's worked your way up from administrator level and is now ready to thrive in a fast-paced, hands-on environment?
My client a large Manufacturer is on the lookout for a proactive HR Officer to join our busy and supportive HR team based in Greater Manchester. This is the perfect opportunity for someone with around 2 years’ solid experience at HR Officer level, ideally within an FMCG or fast-paced setting, who’s eager to get stuck into the day-to-day HR operations.
You'll work closely with the HR Manager, supporting across recruitment, employee relations, compliance, training and more. From admin tasks to ER cases, you'll be the go-to for a wide range of duties – no day is ever the same here!
Key Responsibilities:
Manage recruitment processes including adverts, shortlisting, interviews and onboarding.
Handle routine employee relations cases including long-term sickness and Occupational Health referrals.
Liaise with trade unions where required, with support from senior HR for complex cases.
Maintain accurate HR records, manage payroll input, benefits and HR system updates.
Support policy updates and ensure compliance with employment law and audit requirements.
Coordinate training and development activities and support LMS management.
Promote diversity and inclusion through onboarding and internal communications.
Contribute to employee engagement and IIP initiatives.
Assist with projects including HRIS data clean-up and job description reviews.
Support and guide the HR Apprentice.
Provide reception/switchboard cover during lunch breaks and holidays.
About You:
CIPD Level 3 qualified (minimum) – ideally working towards Level 5.
Have progressed from HR Admin and have experience as a HR Officer.
Background in FMCG or manufacturing is highly desirable.
Confident handling day-to-day ER issues and comfortable working with unions.
Well-organised, detail-focused and adaptable to a fast-paced environment.
Strong communicator with excellent written and verbal skills.
Tech-savvy – confident using HR systems, Excel and MS Office.
A collaborative, hands-on team player with a can-do attitude.
What’s in It for You?
You’ll be joining a supportive, people-focused business that genuinely values its team. Here's just a taste of what you can look forward to:
Generous holiday allowance (increases with service)
Pension
Big staff discounts on products
Christmas company day off
Life assurance cover
Wellbeing support: Mental Health First Aiders, EAP and wellbeing app
Health checks & health cash plan (after qualifying period)
Funded training & development, including apprenticeships
Free on-site parking & EV charging
Community perks
If this sounds like you or if you have any questions, reach out to me on the details below or click apply today.
To Contact Directly:
Zoe Murray
Executive Consultant
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