Job Description

HR Officer

Our HR Officer will be responsible for supporting and building overall organisational effectiveness, working with managers, individuals and teams to deliver our HR strategy. You will provide consistent, expert advice and support on HR matters in a timely manner.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward thinking and progressive organisation to become the 'HR Champion'. Our organisation is well-established, is evolving at a fast pace, and this role is newly created meaning you will have the opportunity to make this your own whilst embedding a people first culture.

Key Responsibilities;

You'll be part of the Finance and Administration team reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer. You will have the ability and willingness to transfer your skills to other parts of business when required.

Providing expert advice and guidance across a multi-site function to managers at all levels involving all aspects of generalist HR, including, but not limited to sickness absence, grievance and disciplinary, recruitment and selection, performance management, flexible working, probation, change management consultation and TUPE transfers ensuring that policies are adhered to in order to comply with statutory requirements.

Identifying and recommending remedies for improved working relationships between colleagues and their managers, thus improving morale, colleague satisfaction, engagement and retention.

Building effective relationships with managers; working with them to drive performance and organisational effectiveness through clear advice and guidance. Recruitment activities such as feeding into recruitment strategy, advertisement of positions, role profiles and interviews. Providing advice to managers in relation to recruitment including drafting and maintaining job specs, onboarding and pre-employment checks such as DBS checks and right to work in the UK, salaries, organising and documenting periodic staff reviews, absence management and review tracking, whilst taking into consideration wider business impact and budget restrictions. Ensuring the business is kept up to date with employment legislation. Collating and processing monthly payroll using Sage and annual P11D's. Reviewing of policies and procedures as requested to ensure they are aligned with our values, are clear and concise and in line with legislation. Reviewing and delivering companywide benefits including life insurance, pension administration and mental wellbeing initiatives; alongside company cars, phones, credit cards. Ensuring our organisation is in line with Quality standards (ISO9001/27001) with a willingness to be the audit lead, in coordination with JAS and guidance from CTO General office Management duties including Certification Management (e.g. NSI, Fire & Security) and Health & Safety compliance.

Key Attributes;

CIPD part or full qualified to minimum of Level 3

Experience in a HR function at officer or advisor level.

Experience of reviewing and updating policy and procedures

Proactive with a hands-on attitude, with the ability to work independently, completing tasks in an accurate and timely manner.

Strong influencing and organisational skills

The ability to build strong relationships across the team and business functions.

Use of full range of Microsoft Office and experience of working with HR and payroll systems

Excellent organisational skills and a great communicator.

A change agent, continually striving for excellence and value add.

Professional and value led with integrity, inclusivity and respect for diversity.

Ability to work flexibly and when needed outside normal working hours.

A desire and willing to keep up with current and changing legislations.

Have a full UK driving licence and use of your own vehicle

Company Benefits;

Pension

Free onsite parking

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Ability to work flexibly; Monday to Friday between core hours plus early finish Fridays.

Opportunity to undertake extra training and development.

Touchstar Technologies Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of colleagues, clients and their customers. As such, all successful applicants will be subject to a criminal records background check.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to 35,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Free parking Life insurance On-site parking
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 20/07/2025