- Manage the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, performance reviews, and professional development.
- Develop and deliver HR training for line managers.
- Oversee compliance and best practices in complex employee relations (ER) cases.
- Enhance the HRIS system for organisational benefit.
- Lead audits and ensure compliance with industry standards on Modern Slavery, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (ED&I).
- Manage recruitment agency relationships and ensure ethical hiring practices.
- Support payroll administration and liaise with the Finance team.
- Take ownership of the recruitment and training budgets.
- Attend senior operational meetings and contribute to strategy development.
- Participate in the Health and Safety Committee to drive site improvements.
- Maintain and update company policies and procedures in line with UK legislation.
- Provide monthly HR reports and KPI analysis to the Board of Directors.
- Handle HR project work and improve internal communications for staff.
- Analyse HR data, including absence, turnover, and performance trends.
- Manage pension-related staff queries and consultations.
- CIPD Level 5 or equivalent HR generalist experience, with Chartered Member status preferred.
- Approachable, supportive, and personable, with a professional and fair approach to HR management.
- Strong expertise in performance, capability, and absence management.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex HR matters.
- Proficient in using HR systems and data for informed decision-making.
- Resilient under pressure, adaptable to changing priorities, and highly organised.