HR Officer
Job Location:
Northampton - UK
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Job Summary
Job ID: 7263 Work Model: Full-Time Contract Type:Permanent Job Category: Human Resources
Role: HR Officer
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Monday-Friday 0830-1730
Location: Northampton
Why Join DACHSER
At DACHSER were a global family powering over 83 million shipments every year - from fashion to life-saving medical supplies. Ranked among the worlds top logistics providers we dont just move goods - we keep the world connected.
What really sets us apart Our people. Here your ideas matter your energy fuels success and youll be part of a fast-paced supportive team thats shaping the future of logistics.
Purpose Of the Role:
To support the UK & IRE HR Manager in the development and administration of a professional and integrated HR strategy and plan that meets the business objectives.
- Provide day-to-day HR advice and guidance to managers and employees supporting a wide range of people matters in line with company policies and employment legislation.
- Support employee relations activities including absence management disciplinary grievance performance and wellbeing cases ensuring a fair and consistent approach.
- Coordinate payroll processes collating and submitting accurate information within agreed deadlines and responding to payroll-related queries where required.
- Maintain employee records and HR administration ensuring all documentation is accurate secure and compliant with GDPR and company policies.
- Manage the onboarding process for new starters ensuring all documentation is completed accurately and providing a positive employee experience from day one.
- Produce HR reports people data and KPI information to support business decision-making and workforce planning.
- Manage training records and support the coordination delivery and evaluation of learning and development activities across the business.
- Build strong relationships with managers and colleagues across all departments providing a professional proactive and customer-focused HR service.
- Support the Regional HR Manager UK & Ireland with HR projects policy development people initiatives and continuous improvement activities.
- Work independently taking ownership of key HR processes while contributing to the success of the wider HR team and supporting business objectives.
- A CIPD Level 3 qualification (or equivalent HR experience gained within a generalist HR environment).
- A resilient and proactive approach with the ability to manage competing priorities and navigate challenging situations effectively.
- A mindset focused on continuous improvement bringing innovative ideas and solutions to enhance HR processes and employee experience.
- The confidence and self-motivation to work independently while also collaborating effectively as part of a wider team.
- Proven experience managing a range of employee relations matters including disciplinary grievance absence management performance and conflict resolution cases.
- Strong influencing and relationship-building skills with the ability to engage and support stakeholders at all levels of the organisation.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to build credibility and work effectively across different functions and departments.
- A sound understanding of UK employment legislation and its practical application in the workplace.
- Strong organisational skills attention to detail and the ability to maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive employee information.
Benefits That Support You
At DACHSER we believe in taking care of our people - inside and outside of work. Heres what you can enjoy as part of our team:
- Free Car Parking - hassle-free parking every day so your commute is stress-free.
- 25 Days annual leave plus 8 days bank holiday - generous time off to rest recharge and enjoy life outside of work.
- Life Assurance - Death in Service benefit to provide peace of mind for you and your loved ones.
- Employee Assistance Programme - confidential support to help you manage any personal challenges affecting your wellbeing and work.
- Employee Discounts - from day one access exclusive deals on holidays fashion supermarkets gyms insurance and more.
- Pension Plan - a flexible tax-efficient pension scheme where you decide your contribution level helping you plan.
- Health Perks - free eye tests and money-off vouchers to keep you feeling your best.
- Internal Referral Fees - know someone perfect for the team Earn rewards by referring great talent.
- Long Service Awards - we celebrate and reward your loyalty and commitment over time.
Join Our Inclusive Family
At DACHSER everyone is welcome. Diversity and equal opportunities are at the heart of who we are. We value the unique qualities each person brings believing that diverse teams drive innovation and success. Because for us logistics is a people business - and we cant wait to meet you.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
