HR Officer

Wakefield, Yorkshire
P3CL

Our client is looking for an experienced HR Officer who has worked within the construction sector or has similar experience relating to the construction industry. Any potential candidates will be willing to travel between sites based within Yorkshire and at times nationwide, therefore a full UK Driving license is essential.

To advise both employees and stakeholders on HR business as usual issues, ensuring compliance and continual improvement in all our HR activities with a consistent and fair approach. You will take responsibility as the first port of call for all recruitment aspects across the organisation, including advising line managers and managing the on-boarding process. You will play a key role in managing employee relations and performance and absence management. You will work collaboratively with the Health, Safety and Environmental Manager ensuring that a coherent approach is taken to considering and resolving H&S related HR issues or those impacting workers rights and contracts.

Responsibilities:

• Adherence to Health, Safety and Wellbeing inductions, policies and procedures.
• Dealing with all HR queries throughout the business
• Reviewing and updating job specifications
• Advising managers on recruitment and selection strategies
• Assisting with and developing recruitment campaigns
• Coordinating the appointment process for successful applicants
• Monitoring key recruitment metrics, such as turnover and retention rates
• Providing advice and playing a major role in work reviews and change processes
• Using HR information systems to access, input and compile data.
• Identifying development needs
• Managing staff relationships, responding to any queries or problems they have and managing expectations.
• Monitoring, reviewing and updating all HR policies and ensuring these are in line with current legislation.
• Supporting the HR consultant with various capability investigation, including grievance and disciplinary
• Assisting in organising employer branding exercises
• Assisting with the annual employee engagement initiative

Qualifications (Essential)

• CIPD Level 5
• Driving Licence
• Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word)

Experience (Essential)

• Worked in an HR role previously within the Construction, Engineering or Manufacturing industries.
• Proven track record as an HR advisor, HR Officer, or similar role
• Has worked within a H&S focussed environment.
• Knowledge of employment legislation
• Can evidence the ability to advise and work with senior management.
• Has been involved in change management campaigns.
• Has worked in a multi-site environment.
• Can demonstrate their ability to design clear and fair company policies

Personality Profile Requirements

The candidate will need to be dynamic and self-motivated with a keen eye for detail. They will be able to demonstrate good interpersonal skills and have the ability to influence at all levels.

• Good communication skills
• Exceptional interpersonal skills
• Well organised and able to prioritise
• Attention to detail