HR Officer (Part Time)

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About Us

At JMG, our employees are at the heart of our business. We are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive and flexible workplace where our people can thrive and contribute to our continued success.

As we continue to grow, we recognise that attracting, developing and retaining great people is fundamental to achieving our business objectives. We are passionate about creating a positive employee experience and fostering a culture where employees feel valued, supported and empowered to succeed.

Your New Role

As an HR Officer, you will play a key role in delivering a proactive and professional HR service across the business.

Working closely with the HR Manager as part of a small HR team, you will support all aspects of the employee lifecycle, from attracting and onboarding talent through to employee development, engagement and employee relations support.

This is a broad generalist role that offers genuine variety and the opportunity to build strong relationships with employees and managers across the organisation. You will be involved in recruitment, learning and development, policy development, HR projects, employee wellbeing initiatives and day-to-day HR operations.

The role requires someone who is organised, proactive and confident communicating with people at all levels. Whether supporting a manager with a people issue, coordinating recruitment activities or assisting with employee meetings, you will play an important role in helping create a positive employee experience.

You will also support the promotion of JMG as an employer of choice, representing the business at careers fairs, school and college engagement events, and helping to attract future talent into the organisation.

At JMG, our purpose is “Creating a Better Way”, and we’re looking for someone who shares our commitment to continuous improvement, collaboration and delivering high-quality HR support.

Key Responsibilities

HR Advisory & Employee Support 

• Act as a first point of contact for HR-related enquiries.
• Provide practical HR guidance and support.
• Build positive working relationships and support employee engagement, wellbeing and retention.
• Promote the Company Core Values and culture.

Recruitment, Onboarding & Employer Branding 

• Coordinate the end-to-end recruitment process.
• Manage applications, interviews, candidate communications and pre-employment checks.
• Prepare offers, contracts and onboarding documentation.
• Maintain recruitment records and Equal Opportunities Monitoring information.
• Support employer branding initiatives and careers content.
• Represent the Company at careers fairs, schools, colleges and universities.
• Develop relationships with educational establishments and external partners.
• Support work experience, placement and graduate programs.

Employee Relations & Attendance Management 

• Support investigations, disciplinary, grievance, capability and absence management processes.
• Assist the HR Manager with investigations and meetings as note taker, HR representative or chair where appropriate.
• Conduct employee meetings including return-to-work interviews.
• Prepare documentation and support managers on performance, attendance and flexible working matters.

Learning & Development 

• Coordinate learning and development activities while maintaining training records.
• Support managers in identifying development needs.
• Assist with appraisal, performance review and employee development processes.

Compliance & Continuous Improvement 

• Develop and maintain HR policies, procedures and processes.
• Support statutory reporting and HR compliance activities.
• Contribute to HR projects and employee wellbeing, diversity and inclusion initiatives.

HR Operations & Administration 

• Maintain employee records, HR systems and personnel files.
• Prepare HR documentation including contracts, letters and correspondence.
• Process employee lifecycle changes and support payroll administration.
• Produce HR reports and ensure GDPR compliance.

Any other duties required in line with your job role

Essential skills and qualifications

Essential

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a generalist HR role.
• Experience supporting recruitment, onboarding and employee relations activities.
• Experience providing HR advice and support to managers and employees.
• Good understanding of employment legislation and HR best practice.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Confidence in conducting employee meetings and handling sensitive conversations.
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgement.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Proactive, self-motivated and solutions-focused approach.

Desirable Skills:

• CIPD Level 5 qualification or working towards.
• CIPD Associate Membership.
• Experience within engineering, manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Experience drafting HR policies and procedures.
• Experience using HR systems and databases.

What you will get in return

• Competitive salary.
• Flexible, family-friendly part-time working hours.
• Comprehensive and flexible holiday package.
• Opportunity to work across all aspects of the HR function within a broad generalist role.
• Exposure to the full employee lifecycle, from attraction and onboarding through to development, engagement and employee relations.
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
• Support towards relevant HR qualifications and professional memberships.
• Opportunity to contribute to strategic HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Automatic enrolment into the Company Pension Scheme.
• The opportunity to work as part of a supportive HR team in a growing business that is investing in its people and future success.

The Ideal Candidate

You are an experienced and proactive HR professional who enjoys building positive relationships and supporting people to succeed. You are confident communicating with employees and managers at all levels, providing practical advice and handling sensitive situations with professionalism and discretion.

You thrive in a varied generalist role and are comfortable balancing day-to-day operational activities with continuous improvement initiatives. Whether coordinating recruitment, supporting employee development, assisting with employee relations matters or representing JMG at careers events, you take ownership of your work and actively look for opportunities to add value.

Most importantly, you are committed to creating a positive employee experience, continuously improving processes and helping the business achieve its people and organisational goals while living the JMG Systems values every day.

Core Values

At JMG, we live by our core values, and we seek individuals who embody these principles:

Open & Honest Helpful and Considerate Positive & Friendly

Curious & Creative Responsible and Reliable Productive & Mindful

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