Senior HR Officer

Salary: £50,000 per annum Working Hours: Monday to Thursday, 7:00am – 5:00pm Working Week: 4 Days – Fridays Off! The Opportunity Haystack Selection is recruiting an experienced and highly organised HR Officer or Manager to join an established business.

Reporting to the Group HR Manager This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on HR professional who enjoys taking ownership of their role and being involved in all aspects of the day-to-day HR function. The position offers a varied mix of HR administration, employee support and generalist responsibilities, with a strong focus on ensuring HR processes, documentation and employee records are managed efficiently.

You'll be someone who enjoys the detail behind a well-run HR department, is comfortable working independently and takes pride in keeping everything organised and running smoothly. Key Responsibilities Manage the day-to-day HR administration across the business.

Maintain accurate employee records, personnel files and HR documentation. Prepare employment contracts, offer letters and employee correspondence. Coordinate recruitment administration, onboarding and induction processes.

Manage employee absence records, holiday administration and attendance monitoring. Support managers with employee relations matters, including disciplinary, grievance and performance processes. Ensure HR policies, procedures and documentation remain accurate and compliant with employment legislation.

Maintain and update HR systems, ensuring employee information is recorded correctly. Prepare HR reports and provide relevant employee information to management. Coordinate probation reviews, performance appraisals and other employee-related processes.

Manage leaver administration, including exit documentation. Provide practical HR guidance and support to managers and employees. Take ownership of HR administration and ensure day-to-day processes run efficiently. What We're Looking For CIPD Level 5 qualification – essential.

Previous experience in a hands-on HR Generalist or HR Advisor/Manager position. Strong HR administration skills and experience supporting the full employee lifecycle. Good working knowledge of UK employment legislation and HR best practices.

Experience supporting employee relations matters. Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail. Confident using HR systems and Microsoft Office. Strong communication skills and a professional, approachable manner. ...

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