Job Title:                  HR Officer
Salary:                     Competitive and Rewarding + Benefits          
Hours:                      Standard Business
Reports to:              HR Operations Manager
Location:                  Manchester

Deadline for applications: 1st June 2022

Background 

Our people are the difference!

Who they are, what they do and how they do it is why we’re the award-winning, industry-leading, thriving boldly global environmental consultancy we are today. We’re APEM Ltd and we’re expanding.

As a people-first business we’re accountable for our aspirations, actions, and what we get because of them. We believe inspiration and insight come from everywhere, so no matter history or choices in life, we will empower you to be your best, so we can be our best, together.

If you’re driven, ready to guide governments, shape private client projects across the planet and improve the natural world, then we want the whole you.

The WOW factor

When home became work, we learned that flexibility, understanding and balance allowed us all to move forward and grow together.

So no matter where you’re based, the hours you keep, or the toddlers you have to entertain, we’re committed to our ways of working (WOW) with each other so we can continue to be our best.

About the role

The HR function is going through transformational change to facilitate the growing needs of the business. The HR Officer will support this change by providing an exceptional HR support function ensuring that HR operational and legislative requirements are met. The key focus of the role is to provide an efficient and cost-effective HR service to the business and to support the HR Operations Manager with all HR activities. The HR Officer will be the first point of contact for HR queries, ensuring that excellent service is provided in providing advice in line with company policies. 

About you

You will be an experienced HR professional who is skilled in employee relations. You will will be well versed in relevant employment legislation and be adept at providing first line HR advice. Due to the fast paced nature of the role, you must have excellent attention to detail as well as strong time management skills. Ideally you will a level 5 CIPD qualification, or will be working towards this.

Required skills:

•  Minimum of 2 year's experience in a HR role
• Experience of HR support provisions
• Strong knowledge of relevant HR practices and legislation
• Demonstrable experience of providing advice in a HR capacity
• Excellent communication skills
• CIPD Level 5 qualified (desirable)

We recognise that everyone’s story is different. 

The opportunities, experiences and challenges faced in life shape who we are today and we understand that these are the things that make us individual and unique. Embracing our differences means we’re able to approach what we do from every dimension. Inspiration and insight can come from anywhere, and no matter your history or choices in life, we empower our people to be their best, so we can be our best, together. 

We welcome the whole you.