The HR Officer will play a crucial role in supporting the day-to-day HR operations for employees based in our Midlands and Yorkshire sites, ensuring the effective implementation of HR policies and procedures. This role encompasses a wide range of HR functions, including recruitment, employee relations, and compliance – all aspects of an employee’s journey with Eliquo Hydrok. The ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal skills, a solid understanding of HR practices, and a minimum of three years of experience in a similar role.

You will report to the HR Manager (based in Cornwall), as part of the UK HR team. The role will operate with some autonomy, the successful candidate will be comfortable working alone as well as being part of a wider HR team across the country.

What you'll be doing:

Recruitment and Onboarding: New hire onboarding.
Employee Relations: Support Heads of Department (HoDs), including note taking and meeting preparation.
HR Policies and Procedures: Work with HoDs and HR Manager on policy development, updates and cascade.
Training and Development: Assist with coordination of Learning & Development programs to enhance the skills and performance of our internal customers.
Compliance: Support the HoDs to ensure compliance with employment law and regulations, maintaining up-to-date knowledge and making necessary adjustments to policies and procedures.
HR Administration: Maintain accurate and confidential employee records, including personnel files, benefits information, and HR databases.
System Implementation: Assist with new HRIS and other HR related systems implementation process to include bulk uploading.
Wellbeing Support: Providing support for employees on personal wellbeing, support available and acting as key point of contact for the sites on H&S and facilities requirements.

Some travel across the UK and Ireland may be required to support HR activities in our other UK locations (currently Wolverhampton and Wombwell).

Who we are looking for:

Minimum of 3 years of experience in human resources or a related role.
Strong knowledge of HR practices, employment laws, and regulations.
Proficiency in HRIS (Human Resources Information Systems (MS D365/Simployer) and Applicant Tracking Systems (e.g. Team Tailor) and Microsoft Office Suite.
Strong organisational and multitasking abilities.
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with integrity.
CIPD – Preferred (minimum Associate Level).
Interpersonal Skills: Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with internal customers at all levels.
Team Player: Collaborative approach to working within an HR team and with other departments.
Adaptable: Flexible and able to thrive in a fast-paced, changing environment. Able to work alone as well as part of the wider HR team.

About us

ELIQUO HYDROK is an award-winning, established and growing, market leader. We provide water treatment solutions that keep seas and rivers clean and drinking water safe. From flood water management to sewage filtration systems, we provide innovative, environmentally considerate, cost-effective, and practical solutions to municipal water companies.

We’re passionate about our people, offering a range of benefits to our valued employees, including hybrid working and a Medicash healthcare plan. You will be part of a team of 180+ colleagues delivering high-quality, essential services underpinning water infrastructure and environmental improvement across the UK.

Inclusion & Diversity

At Eliquo Hydrok, we are committed to fostering a culture of Fairness, Inclusion and Respect across all areas of our business. We actively promote equality and diversity, and do not tolerate discrimination of any kind - whether based on gender, race, disability, age, religion, sexual orientation, or employment status. Our goal is to ensure that every individual, regardless of background, feels respected, valued, and empowered to reach their full potential. To support fairness in our recruitment process, we ask all applicants to complete an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) survey after applying. This helps us monitor and improve our practices, ensuring equal access to opportunities for everyone.

Benefits

Flexible/hybrid working options available
Medicash Health Plan
Company Pension
Sick Pay
On-site parking
Cycle to Work Scheme
Company Events
Appraisal and Personal Development programme

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