HR Officer

Anderson Knight Recruitment is delighted to be partnering with a well-established and fast-paced organisation in North Lanarkshire to appoint an HR Officer. This is a busy, hands-on role within a supportive HR team, offering excellent exposure across the full employee lifecycle and genuine opportunities for development. This position would suit an organised and resilient HR professional who enjoys working in a dynamic environment and is keen to continue building their experience. The Role As HR Officer, you will provide comprehensive administrative and operational HR support to managers and employees. You will play a key role in ensuring HR processes run smoothly, maintaining compliance, and supporting employee relations, recruitment, payroll coordination, and absence management activities. This is an office-based role where accuracy, attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing priorities are essential. Key Responsibilities Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records Issue contracts, amendments, and HR correspondence Manage online HR filing systems and ensure data protection compliance Monitor probationary reviews and highlight any concerns Identify and recommend process improvements Coordinate recruitment activity, liaising with candidates and hiring managers Schedule interviews and support offer processes Manage onboarding documentation and right-to-work checks Track recruitment metrics including vacancies, interviews, offers, and start dates Maintain accurate employee data to support payroll processing Communicate payroll changes including starters, leavers, and absences Monitor daily absence levels and produce management reports Support return-to-work processes and absence procedures Provide first-line HR support to managers and employees Assist with disciplinary and grievance documentation and meeting coordination Support and lead disciplinary processes up to final written warning where appropriate Ensure HR policies and templates remain up to date and compliant Escalate complex matters to the HR Manager as required Maintain HR systems and support internal user access Respond to HR queries in a professional and timely manner Support HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives Attend departmental meetings and provide administrative coordination About You To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate: Minimum CIPD Level 3 qualification At least 2 years’ experience in a fast-paced HR environment Sound knowledge of basic employment law, including fair dismissal and discrimination principles Strong IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel and Word Excellent written and verbal communication skills Resilience and the ability to manage ambiguity Confidence to challenge constructively and suggest improvements A genuine interest in continuous professional development Development Opportunities This role offers strong progression potential, including exposure to case management, attending management meetings, supporting recruitment strategy, reviewing job descriptions, contributing to policy updates, and deputising for the HR Manager when required. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious HR professional looking to develop within a structured and supportive environment.