HR Officer

Well Placed HR is pleased to be working with a successful and growing organisation in Cornwall to recruit an experienced HR Officer to oversee the day-to-day HR function.

This is a varied, hands-on HR role and would suit an experienced HR professional who enjoys being close to the business, supporting managers and employees and making sure HR processes and systems work effectively. You'll be a key point of contact across the organisation, providing practical HR support while taking ownership of recruitment, employee lifecycle processes, HR systems, wellbeing and employee relations.

Key duties of the HR Officer role:

- Overseeing the day-to-day HR function and providing practical support to managers and employees.

- Managing and improving consistent end-to-end HR processes, systems and documentation.

- Overseeing recruitment, including advertising, candidate management and onboarding.

- Managing the employee journey from onboarding through to reviews and offboarding.

- Monitoring attendance, absence and employee performance, identifying trends and areas for action.

- Managing employee benefits and wellbeing initiatives.

- Supporting and advising managers on employee relations matters, including disciplinary and grievance processes.

- Providing guidance and training to managers on HR processes, systems and people management.

- Managing and maintaining HR systems and ensuring employee data is accurate and up to date.

- Supporting the development and implementation of HR policies and processes.

- Managing and mentoring an HR Administrator/Coordinator.

- Working closely with the wider management team to support a positive and engaging workplace.

The ideal candidate for this HR Officer role will have:

- CIPD Level 5 qualified or equivalent qualification

- Previous experience in a hands-on HR Officer, HR Manager or similar role.

- Strong knowledge of HR processes and UK employment legislation.

- Experience supporting managers with employee relations matters.

- Experience managing recruitment and the employee lifecycle.

- Strong HR systems and administration experience.

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to work with people at all levels.

- Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail.

- A proactive, practical approach and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

- Previous line management or mentoring experience would be advantageous.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced HR professional who enjoys a varied, hands-on role with genuine ownership, rather than being purely focused on one area of HR.

What's on offer

- Hybrid and flexible working.

- Company pension.

- Healthcare plan.

- Sick pay.

- On-site parking.

- Cycle to Work Scheme.

- Company events.

- Appraisal and personal development programme.

A DBS check will be required for the successful candidate.

To apply for this exciting role, please send your CV to Carly Kellow at Well Placed HR quoting reference CK11213.

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