HR Officer


Company:	Hays Specialist Recruitment
Salary:	£28,000 to £32,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Poynton, M1 4BT
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	19 Oct 2026
Closing date:	9 Nov 2026

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Summary

HR Officer | Permanent | Poynton | £32,000 + bonus | Onsite

Your New Company

A well-established, long-standing specialist manufacturer and distribution business, within the defence sector, 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 business

What 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 advantageous

What 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

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.

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