HR Officer

We have a fantastic position available for a HR officer in Okehampton. We are so excited to be partnering with this growing company on this role - it is a really rare opportunity for someone to build a really successful career with a supportive company.

There is so much scope for development in this role and to really make it your own. You will be responsible for all day to day HR, but will also have the opportunity to work closely with senior members of the business on current and new HR processes andpolicies within the organisation. You will work to ensure that employees feel represented and to promote good HR practice throughout the organisation. There will be lots of opportunity for progression within a really supportive team.

As well as excellent career prospects and autonomy, you will also benefit from flexible working hours, generous holiday and a company bonus scheme

**JOB TILE**: HR Officer

**LOCATION**: Okehampton

**SALARY**: £25, 000 - £30, 000 PA dependant on experience

**BENEFITS**: Flexible working hours after probation, 24 days holiday plus Bank Holidays, Xmas shutdown, Contributory pension scheme and Profit-share based bonus scheme, laptop, occasional work from home, unmatched career progression.

**HOURS & TYPE**: Full Time - 36.75 hours per week, permanent, the company offers a flexi time scheme (after probation) and early Friday finish.

**THE COMPANY**:This specialist manufacturing company have been around for over 40 years and market their products in over 80 countries. Now part of a wider group of successful companies, their growth is continuing, and this is a really excitingtime to be joining them in this role.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Oversee the recruitment process from liaising with hiring mangers and advertising jobs all the way through to onboarding & induction
- Maintain accurate, up to date records of all personnel including their training files
- Act as a first point of contact and line of advice to employees and management regarding HR & Payroll queries and issues
- Manage employee relations matters including dispute resolutions, disciplinaries, grievances, absence, retirement, and other matters as they occur
- Oversee the administration of training as needed
- Over time, with supervision, take ownership of the payroll function of the business including the time clocking system and the processing of the monthly payroll
- Work with the Directors and Senior Management Team to review, and improve current HR processes, ensuring best practice across the organisation
- Participate in the implementation of specific projects, procedures and guidelines to help align the workforce with the strategic goals of the organisation
- Work closely with the Senior Management Team and the Directors to support change management processes
- Supporting a culture of good HR practice throughout the organisation

**THE CANDIDATE**:
This role would really suit someone with some practical HR experience, looking to further their career and build on their current experience.
- CIPD Level 3+ or comparable relevant experience
- Some relevant experience within a generalist HR environment
- Any payroll experience is advantageous as is knowledge of PAYE, NI, Student Loans, and other deductions to answer employee questions
- Knowledge of best practice in specific HR areas (such as recruitment & selection, absence management, capability issues, disciplinary and grievance, etc.)
- Able to manage difficult situations and work with those involved to devise solutions
- Able to manage several on-going projects effectively and efficiently
- Highly developed interpersonal skills
- Decisive and acts promptly under pressure.

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