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HR Officer (part-time)

Are you an experienced HR Officer, looking to make an impact in a leading organisation, while maintaining a good work-life balance?
We're seeking a proactive and organised HR Officer to join our client - a leading construction company known for excellence, innovation, and strong values. In this role, you'll provide hands‑on HR support across all aspects of the employee lifecycle, ensuring smooth operations, strong compliance, and a positive workplace culture across diverse teams.

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Part‑time hours
• Pension scheme and generous holiday allowance
• Free on‑site parking and modern facilities
• Excellent learning, development, and progression opportunities within an established business

As HR Officer, you'll be a key partner to managers and employees, delivering practical HR support across recruitment, employee relations, training coordination, and performance management. You'll work closely with operational leaders across manufacturing and construction sites, ensuring HR practices align with both local legislation and global standards.

• Manage the end‑to‑end hiring process - from advertising roles and shortlisting candidates to interviews and onboarding.
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR databases, including attendance, absence, and performance data
• Coordinate and track training, development, and compliance programmes across all departments
• Ensure HR policies and procedures meet UK employment legislation and corporate compliance standards
• Handle day‑to‑day ER queries and complex cases appropriately, and advise line managers on best practice
• Support HR reporting, metrics, and data analysis to inform decision‑making
• Prepare and update HR documents including contracts, policies, and procedures
• Support the Health & Safety team with various processes and encourage workplace safety
• Contribute to wider HR initiatives such as engagement, retention, and culture enhancement projects

• Proven experience in an HR generalist role within a fast‑paced environment
• CIPD qualification or currently working towards it
• Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practice
• Confident working independently
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and HR systems

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up to date CV via the link provided or contact Tara Duffy (HR Recruitment Specialist, MCS Group) at 02896935489 or t.duffy@mcsgroup.jobs.

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