Careers | HR Officer
Job Overview
The HR Officer will be responsible for overseeing the full spectrum of HR operations and general office administration. This is a standalone role requiring a self-motivated individual who can take ownership of HR processes, ensure legal compliance, and provide administrative support to the wider business.
Location: Wirral, United Kingdom
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Reports to: Company Accountant
Application form
Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your experience and suitability for the role to viviennemryan@gmail.com or use the form below.
Closing date: 31st May 2025
Key Responsibilities
HR Responsibilities
- Manage the end-to-end recruitment process including job adverts, shortlisting, interviewing coordination, and onboarding. Being the first point of call for agencies and managing the induction process.
- Maintain and update employee records in line with data protection legislation including The Bradford Index
- Coordinate and administer training, development, and appraisal processes.
- Provide first-line advice to managers and staff on HR policies, procedures, and employment legislation.
- Manage employee relations issues, including grievances, disciplinaries, and absence management.
- Support health and safety compliance and reporting alongside the HSE lead.
- Maintain up-to-date HR policies and ensure staff awareness of changes.
- Liaise with external HR consultants/legal advisors where appropriate.
Administrative Duties
- Oversee day-to-day office operations and act as the first point of contact for office administration.
- Manage employee timesheets, expenses, and support payroll processing.
- Fleet Management, oversee the process
- Assist with document control and compliance for FM and refrigeration projects.
- Support with contract management and maintaining company certifications (e.g., SafeContractor, CHAS).
- Coordinate meetings, take minutes, and follow up on action points as required.
Required Skills and Qualifications
- Proven experience in a similar HR role, ideally within FM, engineering, or trade-based environments.
- CIPD Level 3 or above (or working towards).
- Strong understanding of UK employment law and HR best practices.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills.
- Self confidence,being able to establish credibility quickly.
- Ability to handle sensitive information confidentially and professionally.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and HRIS systems.
- A proactive and adaptable approach to problem-solving.
Desirable
- Knowledge or experience in FM, construction, or refrigeration services.
- Familiarity with compliance systems such as SafeContractor, Constructionline, or ISO standards.
Benefits
- Competitive salary based on experience.
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays.
- Pension scheme.
- On-site parking.
- Opportunities for professional development and training.
About us
We are a dynamic and growing Facilities Management and Refrigeration Services company providing a range of solutions to clients across the UK. We pride ourselves on our professionalism, responsiveness, and commitment to excellence. As part of our continued growth, we are seeking an experienced and proactive HR Officer to manage our Human Resources and administrative functions from our Wirral-based office.
