Job Description

HR & Training Officer (12-Month Contract)

📍 Office Based
💼 Full-time | Fixed-Term (12 Months)
💰 Competitive Salary + Benefits

Whytematter Recruitment is delighted to be partnering with a highly successful and growing organisation to recruit an HR & Training Officer to join their People team.

This is an exciting opportunity for an HR professional to join a well-established business with a strong people-focused culture. The successful candidate will become part of a collaborative HR team, supporting a broad range of HR initiatives and playing a key role in creating a positive employee experience across the organisation.

This role offers a varied generalist HR remit, giving exposure to employee relations, learning and development, employee engagement, wellbeing initiatives, recruitment support, and HR systems, making it ideal for someone who enjoys a fast-paced and hands-on environment.

The Opportunity

As HR & Training Officer, you will provide operational HR support across the business, ensuring HR processes run smoothly and align with company policies and best practice.

Acting as a key point of contact for employees and managers, you’ll support a range of HR activities while contributing to wider people initiatives and business objectives.

You’ll also play an important role in promoting a positive workplace culture and supporting employee development and engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a first point of contact for employee queries, providing guidance and support on HR policies and procedures

• Provide advice and support to managers on employment legislation, HR policies and best practice

• Promote and manage employee engagement initiatives to encourage a positive workplace culture

• Assist with employee benefits administration and review associated costs

• Support the development and implementation of HR policies and procedures

• Assist with recruitment campaigns and onboarding activities

• Manage and support absence management processes, providing advice to managers and employees

• Prepare contracts, HR documentation and correspondence

• Maintain HR systems, personnel files and ensure data accuracy and integrity

• Produce HR reports, metrics and management information

• Support payroll processes with accurate and timely information

• Support employee relations matters including investigations, disciplinary and grievance processes

• Assist with performance review and probationary processes

• Identify training needs and coordinate learning and development initiatives

• Support wider HR projects and people initiatives as required

• Conduct exit interviews and analyse trends to improve retention and employee satisfaction

• Carry out any other reasonable duties as required

What We’re Looking For

Essential:

• Third-level qualification in a relevant field

• Minimum of 2 years' experience within a HR Generalist role

• Strong knowledge of HR policies, employment legislation and best practice

• Proficient in HR systems and Microsoft Office

• Strong attention to detail with experience handling confidential employee information

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

• Ability to build relationships at all levels and manage sensitive situations professionally

• Proactive mindset with the ability to take ownership and work collaboratively

Desirable:

• CIPD Level 3 (or above) qualification

• Experience within manufacturing or another fast-paced environment

• Full driving licence and access to own transport

Working Hours

37.5 hours per week
Monday – Friday

Benefits

✅ Competitive salary
✅ Paid holidays
✅ Pension scheme
✅ On-site parking
✅ Laptop provided
✅ Opportunity to join a collaborative and supportive team environment
✅ Exposure to varied HR projects and professional development opportunities

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to further develop their HR career within a growing organisation where they can gain broad HR exposure and make a real impact within the team.