Our client, based near Kidderminster, is currently recruiting for a part-time HR Officer on a permanent basis.The position is due to start immediately and they can offer flexible working around 22-25 hours a week over 4 or 5 days.The salary is negotiable depending on experience and hours worked, but is in line with current market rates.Duties will include (but not limited to):Building effective working relationships with staff at all levels, providing advice and guidance on a range of HR policies and HR related issuesResponsible for the implementation of all HR policies and reviewing policies annually in accordance with employment law changesLeading the recruitment process from start to finish, including advising managers on recruitment, advertising posts, supporting on interviews and onboarding new startersSupporting and advising on employee relations casework, including grievance, disciplinary and performance managementMonitoring sickness absence trends, supporting with absence management and facilitating returns to workManaging administration such as the company car and apprentice schemesCo-ordinating any training activity and revising training materials as needed Experience required:At least 5 years generalist HR experience with proven successesSignificant experience in recruitment Skills, knowledge and expertise required:CIPD Level 5 qualifiedCurrent knowledge of employment law and good HR practice coupled with the ability to put these into company policiesExperience of HR systems - SAP would be advantageous but not essentialExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsCan-do and problem-solving attitude and an ability to work on your own initiativeGood MS Office skills Rewards and Benefits:25 Days paid holiday (+bank holidays)Flexible workingCar parking providedHealth insuranceHealth cash plan Working hours:22-25 hours per week (flexible)Monday - Friday/4 day working week option Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.KEYWORDS: Human Resources; HR Officer; HR Adviser; HR Business Partner; Recruitment; Employee Relations; Employee EngagementAt James Andrews Recruitment Solutions we try to respond to all applications personally, however, due to the high volume of applications this is not always possible. If you have not heard back from us within 72 hours, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.Dont forget our recommendation scheme: Recommend a friend or colleague to us and receive up to 100 each once they have completed 20 days in a role via James Andrews!**Terms and conditions apply, contact us for details