HR Officer

U-Drive has an exciting opportunity for a professional, approachable, and people-focused HR Officer to join our Head Office team in Poole. This is a varied and hands-on generalist HR role where you'll be a key point of contact for managers and employees across the business. You will play an important part in supporting our people, driving best practice, ensuring compliance with employment legislation, and helping to create a positive and inclusive workplace culture. Working closely with teams across our branch network and Head Office functions, you'll provide expert HR guidance and support across the full employee lifecycle, from recruitment and onboarding through to employee relations, performance management, training, and wellbeing initiatives. This is a permanent, office-based position working 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5:30pm. About the Role As HR Officer, you will support the delivery of an effective, compliant, and people-focused HR service across the business. You'll work closely with managers and employees, providing practical HR support and ensuring company policies and procedures are consistently applied. Key Responsibilities Develop a thorough understanding of U-Drive's business objectives, culture, and people practices Manage onboarding processes, including right-to-work checks and new starter administration Assist with recruitment, induction, and employee integration activities Identify training and development needs in partnership with department managers Coordinate and occasionally deliver training sessions and employee inductions Provide advice and guidance to managers on HR policies, procedures, and employment legislation after liaising with our external HR advice line Support and administer disciplinary, grievance, absence management, and performance management processes Promote employee wellbeing, engagement, equality, diversity, and inclusion initiatives Maintain accurate employee records and HR documentation Assist with policy development and implementation to support organisational objectives Produce HR reports and management information as required Support organisational change processes, including restructuring and redundancy consultations where necessary Ensure the employee handbook and HR policies remain accurate and up to date Requirements About You We're looking for a confident and empathetic HR professional who enjoys building strong relationships and supporting others to achieve their best. To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate: Previous experience within an HR Advisor or HR Officer role (typically 1-3 years in a generalist HR environment) Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships at all levels of the organisation A high level of integrity, discretion, and professionalism when handling sensitive and confidential matters Confidence in advising and supporting managers on employee relations…