HR Officer

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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