Our Hereford based client is seeking a HR Officer to join them on a full time, permanent basis.

Reporting to the HR Manager, you will be focused on encouraging a positive and inclusive culture and promoting company values whilst administering an effective HR function, including advising employees on all HR related matters, administering company HR policies and procedures, and ensuring efficient payroll administration.

This vacancy has been created following a recent internal promotion within the HR team, offering an opportunity for a keen HR professional with payroll experience to join a supportive and highly knowledgeable team.

You can expect:

• Salary: £32k - £35k, depending on experience, highly experienced candidates seeking a higher salary are encouraged to apply
• Working hours: Monday – Thursday (8:30am – 5pm), Friday (8:30am – 2pm)
• Mostly office based, with flexible working arrangements available for discussion
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Life assurance benefit
• Corporate charitable efforts including fundraising, donations, and volunteering
• Pension: 6% company contribution

You will be:

• Support the HR Manager with delivering an effective and people led HR function
• Manage payroll and reporting, including pensions, health plan, union deductions, expenses, benefits, and year-end tax processes
• Handle daily time and attendance data, and provide payroll data for audits as needed
• Prepare monthly HR reports for Line Manager
• Update HR policies and procedures as directed, ensuring compliance with UK employment law and company rules
• Maintain HR system for starters, leavers, changes, vacancies, and support global HR processes
• Arrange employee training with providers and online platforms, ensuring completion within budget and deadlines
• Manage sickness absence including monitor reports, review cases with Line Manager
• Support recruitment through HR system and liaise with external recruiters
• Assist with succession planning, resource planning, and headcount budgeting
• Advise Line Managers on disciplinary/grievance policies and support hearings by taking minutes
• Arrange travel, meeting rooms, and visitor logistics when required
• Help organise company and corporate events, managing suppliers, budgets, and communications
• Coordinate employee gifts for certain events
• Promote and support charity events, donations, and team participation
• Create HR-related content for social media and intranet, reviewed by Line Manager
• Support health and wellbeing initiatives to promote an inclusive culture
• Attend HR/payroll training and events for professional development
• Attend health and safety meetings when Line Manager is absent
• Suggest process improvements to support efficiency and continuous improvement
• Promote customer focus and the company brand

What we are looking for:

• 3+ years HR and payroll experience ideally from within a fast-paced manufacturing/ distribution environment
• CIPD or part-CIPD qualified preferred
• Proficient in payroll administration, preferably with knowledge of Sage Payroll
• IT literate including HR system experience preferred
• People led approach to HR
• Team orientated and demonstrates good leadership skills
• Demonstrates empathic, yet resilient qualities
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels
• Analytical and process-driven
• Ability to multi-task and work to tight deadlines
• Flexible in approach and working time
• Infrequent travel to other sites, driving licence preferred