HR Officer

Job Title: HR Officer

Location: Preston

Salary: Competitive depending on experience

Job type: Permanent, Full-Time

Gafoor is a dynamic and rapidly growing family-owned business in Preston and are a key player in their sector operating on a national basis.

We are currently recruiting for our first in-house HR Officer role and are looking for a practical minded and very organised individual who might be currently working as a HR administrator or office manager, but looking to progress to become a HR Manager in the future.

Gafoor will support the right individual to achieve their level 5 CIPD qualification and will also provide access to and support from an outsourced HRBP when required, whilst training.

If you are seeking the chance to join a well-established company who will offer you a rewarding career, then send your CV in for immediate consideration.

About the role

The successful candidate will oversee the day-to-day HR processes in a multicultural food processing business based in Preston, with circa 300 employees. Work closely with the payroll department to ensure workforce information and planning is kept up to date, you will contribute to making the company a better place to work.

You will need experience of working in a fast-paced environment, providing first level advice on general day to day HR matters and be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills. You will also have an approachable manner and the ability to multitask and deal with a range of incoming enquires.

Key duties:

• Provide managers and supervisors with advice on day-to-day operational HR related matters
• Proactively look into ideas and initiatives to improve HR processes and routines
• Support the development and implementation of HR initiatives and systems
• Be actively involved in the recruitment and on-boarding of new staff, including interviewing, preparing job descriptions, posting ads and managing the hiring process
• Develop and deliver induction training
• Assist in performance management processes
• Support the management of disciplinary and grievance issues
• Maintain employee records (attendance, EEO data etc.) according to policy and legal requirements

About you:

• A minimum of 3 years' relevant experience in a fast paced or manufacturing environment
• General knowledge and insight into the HR function and the employee life cycle
• A general understanding of UK labour laws and disciplinary procedures
• Proficient in all MS Office packages
• Outstanding organizational and time-management abilities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Problem-solving and decision-making aptitude
• Strong ethics and reliability
• Able to form and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues and third parties
• Self-motivated with a 'can do' attitude and determination to 'get under the skin of problems'
• Able to streamline and improve admin HR processes
• It is desirable but not essential for candidates to speak Romanian

The role is not available for sponsorship, candidates must have the right to live and work in the UK.

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Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; Human Resources Officer, Senior Business Support Administrator, Human Resources Executive, Senior HR Assistant, Human Resources Analyst, HR Advisor, Human Resources Advisor, HR Generalist, Office Manager may also be considered for this role.