GMP Recruitment are recruiting on behalf of our client in Pershore for a professional HR Officer/Administrator to assist the HR Manager and team to provide a full and effective Human Resources service on a temporary basis.

Our client is a highly recognisable and hugely successful Engineering business that has seen substantial growth and development in recent years.

The successful candidate will be supporting on day-to-day service provision for specific areas of the business and specific aspects of HR work, including projects from time to time, being the first point of contact in the absence of the HR manager for all HR matters and ensuring effective communication within the team.

To be considered for this role you will have knowledge of employment law and good HR practice and be confident presenting to your team in relation to all inhouse HR policies and procedures.

HR Officer main duties:

* You will build effective working relationships with staff at all levels, providing advice and guidance on a range of HR policies and HR related issues to support understanding and ensure effective communication of good HR practice

* You will own the recruitment process from start to finish, from manpower planning to interviewing, medical and DBS screening, appointment and induction

* Take responsibility for the implementation of all HR policy, ensuring that HR issues are dealt with within the timescales set out in the company's procedures, including employee records, pay and benefits, absence management and performance management

* Working closely with the HR manager you will provide regular performance monitoring and other reports to the Head of HR, support with business tenders, KPI's, work on effective relationships with Trade Unions and Staff Representatives and proactively use customer feedback, research and benchmarking to drive continuous improvement

HR Officer desired skills and experience:

* Minimum 2 years' experience working at a similar level - HR Officer/Advisor

* Current knowledge of employment law and good HR practice coupled with the ability to put these into company policies

* Experience of working across various sectors would be beneficial but not essential

* A 'can-do' and problem-solving attitude, an ability to work on your own initiative and strong knowledge of payroll would; be beneficial

* Strong experience of HR management systems

* You must have a full UK driving License and access to a vehicle

This is a Temp to Perm position, Monday - Thursday 7.45 to 5pm 7.45- 1.30pm