Job Description

We're hiring!

We're looking for a HR Officer to join our team and play a key role in supporting both LTi Metaltech and LTi Vessco. This is a hands-on, varied generalist role covering all aspects of the employee lifecycle. It's a fantastic opportunity to get exposure to all areas of the business.

ABOUT THE ROLE

HR Operations

Lead all aspects of HR administration, acting as first point of contact for internal and external customers regarding recruitment, pay and benefits, policies and procedures. Manage the HR inbox, ensuring timely and professional responses. Administer HR systems. Complete the full onboarding process for new starters and offboarding for leavers, ensuring all checklists are completed. Maintain accurate employee records in line with GDPR. Prepare HR documentation including contracts and letters. Support the administration of employee benefit schemes.

Recruitment & Onboarding

Facilitate end-to-end recruitment, from advertising to selection. Manage pre-employment checks including references and right-to-work. Build relationships with agencies and negotiate competitive rates. Oversee onboarding and offboarding processes, ensuring a smooth experience.

Employee Relations

Support line managers in managing absence, disciplinaries, grievances, and sickness cases in a timely and compliant manner. Support absence management processes, including monitoring the Bradford Factor and compiling return-to-work documentation.

Training & Development

Help identify training needs and coordinate programmes. Administer our Training Passport initiative. Support apprentices, interns, and placement students in line with study commitments. Support the PDR process and ensure training plans are followed up.

Wellbeing

Lead wellbeing initiatives and coordinate Occupational Health. Promote a positive culture aligned with company values.

Payroll & Reward

Provide accurate payroll data to Finance. Support salary benchmarking to ensure competitiveness and compliance.

Local Community & Employer Branding

Build and maintain relationships with local education providers to promote LTi as an employer of choice. Support initiatives such as placements, open days, and community events.

Wider Business Support

Assist with company events, travel arrangements, and internal communications. Provide reception cover and general office administration when required.

ABOUT YOU

Experience

Prior experience in a comparable HR role. Experience of employee relations casework (e.g. absence management, disciplinaries, grievances). Recruitment experience at all levels. Working in a manufacturing or engineering industry (not essential). Sound administration experience.

Skills and Knowledge

CIPD Level 3 qualified. Good knowledge of employment law and HR best practice. Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook). Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Personal Characteristics

Able to connect with people easily and build rapport and trust. Energy, enthusiasm, and interest in employee wellbeing. Solutions-orientated, proactive, and organised. High attention to detail and accuracy. Confident team player with strong interpersonal skills. Maintains confidentiality and demonstrates professionalism.

BENEFITS

We offer a fantastic benefits package including:

Flexible working (core hours are 10am to 3pm Monday to Thursday, and 9am to 12pm Friday) Private healthcare Generous pension scheme Life assurance 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
Working 37 hours per week, we have onsite parking and are easily accessible by public transport.

ABOUT US

LTi Metaltech specialises in the precision fabrication and welding of high performance vessels and structures for use in demanding industrial applications, from cryogenic pressure vessels to high tech industrial furnaces, and nuclear waste containers.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 30,000.00-35,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Flexitime Health & wellbeing programme Life insurance On-site parking Private medical insurance Sick pay
Work Location: In person