Wilson Power Solutions staff in a meeting

HR Officer

The role

This is a new and exciting opportunity to join our HR team to support the continued growth of an established family-owned business in Leeds. Wilson Power Solutions are a leading manufacturer and supplier of electrical power distribution equipment and pioneers of ultimate low loss amorphous transformer technology. Our flagship product saves money, saves energy, cuts carbon and offers an innovative solution to the worldwide challenge of reducing energy wastage.

Reporting to the Head of HR, the successful candidate will deliver high quality HR services and be a partner in achieving organisation goals through effective people management, ensuring legal compliance, facilitating change and managing HR processes efficiently.

To apply, please email your current CV along with a cover letter to careers@wilsonpowersolutions.co.uk. All applicants must be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK. No agencies.

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Key Responsibilities

Advise and support managers on a range of employment and employee relations matters
Leading casework through to successful conclusion
Support induction, probation reviews and appraisal administration
Advise and support with absence management
Provide first line HR advice to staff on a range of queries including leave, policies and benefits
Administer the company’s LMS, implement training interventions and maintain training records
Deliver policy training and updates throughout the employee lifecycle
Support the recruitment process including generating job descriptions, salary benchmarking, screening candidates and involvement in the interview process
Support with administration and rigorous record keeping in relation to the companies UKVI sponsor license duties
Ensure compliance with GDPR and handle sensitive information with discretion
Support the development and implementation of appropriate HR policies and practices
Support the implementation and development of the HR management system, inputting and maintaining accurate employee data
Support the analysis of workforce statistics and other information to inform decision making
Lead and participate in projects which support the organisation to have a thriving workforce e.g. research and implementation of benefits and health and wellbeing initiatives
Represent the company at careers fairs and open evenings
Organise company events and internal company updates
Ensure compliance with Health and Safety Regulations

Skills, knowledge & experience

Proven generalist HR experience including experience in employee relations cases
CIPD Level 5 preferred
In depth knowledge of current and emerging Employment Law
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, are required for effective collaboration across teams
Commitment to equality, diversity and continuous improvement
Demonstrated administrative experience with excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
Ability to work independently as well as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
A proactive approach to problem-solving and the ability to handle sensitive information with discretion
Ability to adapt to new technologies
Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and data security, GDPR experience desirable
Good interpersonal skills with a ‘can-do’ attitude and proactive and adaptable approach to work
Microsoft Office suite
Data entry and management
Proficiency in HRMS platforms; familiarity with D365 is desirable
iHasco desirable
Manufacturing environment desirable