People and Culture Officer

I''m partnering with a well-established manufacturing business in Swansea to recruit a People and Culture Officer on a 12-month FTC, with the potential to become permanent.

Client Details

Manufacturing

Description

Our client, a well-established manufacturing business in Swansea, is looking for an experienced People and Culture Officer to join their team on an initial 12-month fixed-term contract, with the potential to become permanent for the right candidate.

As People & Culture Officer, you will take ownership of all day-to-day HR activities in the UK, whilst driving a number of key people-focused projects aimed at improving consistency, compliance and employee engagement across the organisation.

This role offers flexibility around working days and hours, while providing the opportunity to make a real impact across the business. You will report directly to the General Manager in the UK with a dotted lined into the Head of Group People & Culture, based in Europe. At group level, you will work closely with the Group People & Culture team, participate in P&C meetings and handle HR tasks related to the group P&C strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day HR and people administration.
• Ensure compliance with UK employment legislation and HR best practice.
• Review and update contracts, policies, procedures and the employee handbook.
• Support recruitment, onboarding and employee engagement initiatives.
• Provide advice and guidance to managers and employees on people matters.
• Develop job descriptions, SOPs and succession planning processes.
• Support the implementation of a new HR system and act as the local super user.
• Drive people-focused projects that enhance employee experience and business performance.

Profile

A successful People and Culture Officer should have:

• Previous experience in a generalist HR role.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law.
• Experience of recruitment, employee relations and HR administration.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• A proactive, organised and solutions-focused approach.
• Experience using HR systems and Microsoft Office.
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Job Offer

• -40,000 FTE (pro rata)
• Flexible 16-20 hours per week
• Office-based role in Swansea
• 12-month FTC with potential for permanency
• Opportunity to shape and improve people practices across the business

This is an excellent opportunity for an HR professional looking for a flexible role within a growing manufacturing environment where they can genuinely influence the people agenda.

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