Location: North East – Site-Based with occasional travel
Hours: Full-time, Monday–Friday
Contract: Permanent
We are partnering with a fast-paced manufacturing business to recruit a proactive People & Culture Officer to support their site-based people agenda.
This is a hands-on, operational role where you will work closely with managers to deliver high-quality HR support, with a strong focus on employee relations, compliance, and day-to-day people matters. You will be visible on site, building relationships and supporting real-time decision-making in a busy environment.
The Role
You will provide practical, commercially focused HR support across the employee lifecycle, including:
Acting as a trusted advisor to managers on a wide range of people matters
Managing ER cases end-to-end (disciplinary, grievance, absence, capability)
Coaching managers to build confidence and consistency in people management
Supporting absence, probation, and performance processes
Attending and minuting formal meetings
Ensuring compliance with UK employment law and company policy
Supporting recruitment, onboarding, and early careers activity
Producing HR data reports and maintaining accurate records
Contributing to wider People & Culture projects
About You
Experience in an HR/People Officer role, ideally in a fast-paced or manufacturing environment
Strong employee relations knowledge with the ability to manage cases independently
Solid understanding of UK employment law
Confident advising and coaching managers
Highly organised with strong attention to detail
Professional, resilient, and comfortable handling sensitive situations
CIPD Level 5 qualified
Desirable:
Mediation or conflict resolution experience
Mental Health First Aider accreditation
What You Will Bring
A hands-on, solutions-focused approach
Strong organisational and prioritisation skills
The ability to remain calm under pressure
Integrity and a commitment to high people standards
A passion for improving employee experience while supporting performance
If you are looking for a varied, site-based HR role where you can make a tangible impact in a fast-moving business, we would love to hear from you.