HR Officer | Permanent | Poynton | £32,000 + bonus | Onsite Your new company A well-established, long-standing distribution/wholesale business within the defence sector, with specialist manufacturing-sector links, is seeking a HR Officer to join its people team on a permanent basis. The organisation offers a varied role, combining operational HR responsibilities with the opportunity to contribute to employee experience, recruitment and people processes. CIPD study support is available for candidates looking to continue their professional development. Your new role Reporting into the senior leadership team, you will provide proactive HR support across the business, acting as a key point of contact for managers and employees on day-to-day people matters. Key responsibilities will include: Providing first-line HR advice and support on routine employee matters Maintaining accurate and confidential employee records and HR documentation Supporting recruitment activity, including job adverts, interview coordination and candidate communication Managing onboarding and induction processes for new starters Administering absence, holiday, probation and training records Preparing HR correspondence and employee life cycle documentation Supporting compliance with HR policies, procedures and employment legislation Producing HR reports and maintaining people data Assisting with employee communications and general HR administration Working closely with colleagues to ensure operational support is delivered effectively across the businessWhat you'll need to succeed Previous experience within an HR Officer or HR Coordinator position Strong knowledge of core HR processes including recruitment, onboarding, employee records and absence management Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail Strong communication skills and the ability to build relationships across all levels of the business A professional and confidential approach when handling sensitive information Good Microsoft Office skills, particularly Word, Excel and Outlook CIPD Level 3 or progress towards a CIPD qualification would be advantageousWhat you'll get in return Annual Bonus (up to 10% of salary) Medicash Health Insurance Death in service CIPD study support and ongoing professional development Exposure to a broad range of HR activities and projects Supportive and collaborative working environment Opportunity to develop a long-term career within HR What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)