HR Officer

HR Officer

Your new company

Are you seeking your next HR career opportunity within a fast paced and people orientated business? Do you thrive in a diverse working environment and have the ability to deliver results? Working for a large group of established and growing companies who are primarily in the production, handling, transport and distribution of wood products and operates throughout the UK. They also operate a large fleet of goods-carrying vehicles to ensure the collection of materials and the delivery of our products is efficient and cost effective. The fleet is supported by a highly experienced team of drivers, planners and transport managers with vehicles covering the entire UK and Northern Europe.

Due to continued growth, this organisation are now looking for a Human Resources Officer to support our HR Manager.

Your new role

Reporting into the HR Manager this role will be responsible for supporting a 1200 headcount business within a fast paced blue collar working environment. This role will focus around recruitment, handling multiple vacancies and supporting the wider business through recruitment processes and development of the talent acquisition strategy. This role will lead on general employee relations case work across a diverse workforce and include management of sickness absence, grievance processes and disciplinaries. This business value it's people and are seeking a passion HR professional who thrives in a truly diverse working environment.

What you'll need to succeed

Knowledge and experience of haulage and logistics would be advantageous but not essential. The successful candidate will have a CIPD or equivalent qualification and a minimum of two years in a similar HR role. Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to handle confidential information with discretion are essential. They will also have an understanding of employment law and best practice.


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