Job Details
HR Officer
Sector:HR & Training
Region : West Midlands
Location: Stoke on Trent
Salary: £28,000 - £32,000 depending on experience
Job Ref.: JMCJTSHRO
Job Information
Working in partnership with one of the largest and most experienced law firms in Stoke on Trent, I am currently recruiting for a HR Officer to join a friendly and supportive HR department in a permanent role in their Stoke office.Your role as HR Officer will be to deliver an efficient and comprehensive HR service to all areas of the business, providing high levels of service whilst demonstrating integrity, confidentiality, and discretion.
This role will provide you with immediate responsibility and the scope to grow further in a supported environment to the point where you will be responsible for all aspects of HR.
As the HR Officer you will:
· Be the first point of contact for HR related enquiries – both internally and externally
· You will provide a comprehensive HR service to the firm’s employees ranging from Directors to support staff.
· Ensuring adherence to employment law and advising line managers on company policies and procedures.
· Management of all aspects of HR administration including the new starter and leaver process in accordance with the requirements of the business and in line with data protection and employment legislation.
· Supporting Line Managers and Department Heads with a complete end to end recruitment service ensuring that the business attracts, recruits, and retains talent and has the appropriate resources to deliver on their obligations.
· Issuing offers and contracts to successful candidates.
· Preparation for and carrying out the effective onboarding of new starters joining the business.
· Handling employee relations matters including, but not limited to disciplinary investigations, grievance investigations, absence and performance management.
· Generation of change of terms letters and documentation relating to flexible working request, changes to hours, etc.
· Arranging and undertaking DBS checks where required.
· Maintaining the current HR system to ensure that employee records are kept up to date, accurate and comply with relevant legislation.
· The provision of advice to all staff on the application of employment policies and procedures and the monitoring / updating of the same where required.
· Influencing, coaching, and mentoring line managers in the delivery of best HR practice
· Creation of regular and ad hoc reports as required.
· Ensuring that the company’s Performance and Progression Reviews are arranged, completed, and documented in accordance with the company policy.
· Ensuring that maternity / paternity procedures are followed in compliance with internal procedures and legislative requirements.
· Ensuring complete and accurate documentation is undertaken for all leavers including the provision of references where required.
· Booking and monitoring of training resources in conjunction with line managers / Department Heads.
· Providing support to all staff members’ personal and professional wellbeing
The successful candidate should:
· Be CIPD level 3 or 5 qualified with the desire to continue professional development (support may be available in this respect).
· Have proven, strong generalist HR experience in a fast-paced environment.
· Be approachable, friendly and have a good sense of humour whilst maintaining discretion and confidentiality. Relationships will be key to success in this role and as such integration into the business team will be a priority.
· A confidential and professional approach is essential as is the ability to demonstrate integrity and respect.
· Be able to work independently with excellent planning and organisational skills.
· Have a self-motivated, enthusiastic, and flexible approach to work.
· Have an organised and pro-active attitude with the ability to work under pressure and to deadlines.
· Excellent relationship builder with strong communication skills – both verbal and written and the ability to communicate effectively and confidently, building strong relationships with people at all levels.
· IT literate in all aspects of Microsoft Office applications.
· Strong administration skills and a methodical approach to multi-tasking.
· Excellent accuracy and attention to detail with the ability to work at a fast pace with no loss of focus.
· Willing learner – this is a wide-ranging role with potential to expand.
· Hands on approach to all aspects of the role. Can do / Will do attitude.
Working hours are office based 35hours per week, Monday to Friday 9.00am – 5.00pm with 25days holiday plus bank holidays, birthday holiday and extra closure days at Xmas. You will receive a salary of £28,000 - £32,000 depending on your experience and a superb opportunity to develop your HR career.