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Huxley Bertram Engineering Limited is looking for an experienced and capable HR Officer to coordinate its HR function. This is a unique opportunity to lead the HR activities in a successfully developing manufacturing / engineering company, near Cambridge. This role will suit someone with good HR experience who works well collaboratively with others. For the right candidate, the role will be either full-time or part-time at 4 days per week.

WHO YOU ARE

We’re looking for an experienced and capable HR Officer. Here’s a snapshot of the qualities we seek:

• A degree in Human Resources, or similar
• A minimum of 3 years proven work experience in HR
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work with people at different levels, including senior staff members
• Proven leadership ability, able to lead change projects
• Strong organisational and administrative skills
• Working knowledge of HR systems and software
• Willingness to embrace Office 365 productivity tools, and similar
• The ability to research, analyse, and make logical decisions within a given timeframe
• The ability to develop trusting relationships with relevant stakeholders
• Highly organised with excellent problem-solving skills

As HR Officer, you’ll be responsible for co-ordinating our HR activities. Key responsibilities include:

• Answering all Human Resources queries posed by management and employees
• Supporting Line Managers with general performance and development using our employee appraisal system
• Coordinating the staff training programme across the business
• Evaluating and updating job descriptions and other internal documentation and policies
• Using HR software to record and process data on employees, ensuring compliance with GDPR
• Monitoring and reporting on HR metrics such as retention rates, absence data, and training requirements according to business needs
• Assisting and advising on strategies for recruitment
• Managing the onboarding, offboarding, and all other aspects of employment processes
• Providing HR data to payroll
• Pension, critical illness and life insurance administration
• Developing the HR function suitable within the company