JOB TITLEHR Officer
Reporting to:Managing Director
At FAST Technologies, we believe that our people are our greatest asset. We are a dynamic, growing business who design and builds custom industrial automation, robotics, and chemical delivery systems for global businesses. We pride ourselves on cultivating an inclusive, collaborative, and high-energy work environment where everyone can thrive.
We are looking for a passionate, organized, and people-centric HR Officer to join our team and help us shape and develop our workplace culture.
The Role
As our HR Officer, you will be the heartbeat of our daily HR operations. You will act as a trusted advisor to our employees, streamline our administrative processes, and help us attract and retain top talent. This is a brilliant opportunity for a proactive HR professional looking to make a tangible impact on employee experience and organisational growth.
Key Responsibilities
1. Advisory & Employee Relations
- Point of Contact: Provide advice and guidance to both employees and line managers on HR policies, procedures, compliance, and employment legislation.
- Employee Relations:Serve as the go-to contact for employee inquiries regarding policies, benefits, and workplace wellness; assist in resolving grievances with empathy and fairness.
2. Talent Acquisition & Employer Branding
- End-to-End Recruitment: Manage the entire hiring process from drafting job descriptions and sourcing to interviewing and onboarding.
- Stakeholder & Agency Management: Oversee relationships with recruitment agencies and external partners.
- Brand Ambassador: Act as a “FAST ambassador” by managing outreach programs with schools, government agencies, and industry partners to promote the company as an employer of choice.
3. Talent Development & Culture
- FAST Academy & Early Careers: Support apprenticeships, internships, graduate programs, training plan and employee development plans
- Performance & Training: Manage the performance review cycle (including probations), identify skills gaps, and coordinate training plans.
- Company Culture: Lead the We are FAST team to drive employee engagement initiatives.
4. HR Administration, Payroll & Reporting
- Documentation: Prepare employment contracts, HR correspondence, and maintain accurate electronic personnel files.
- Data & Payroll Support: Compile HR metrics and reports for senior management and provide accurate data entry to support payroll processing.
- Benefits & Offboarding: Administer employee benefits programs (including cost reviews) and conduct exit interviews to analyse turnover trends.
What we are looking for:
Essential:
- 3rd Level qualification in a relevant discipline with at least three years’ HR Generalist experience.
- Strong knowledge of HR policies, employment legislation, and best practice.
- Proficient in HR systems and Microsoft Office.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and conflict resolution skills, with the ability to build relationships at all levels.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organisational skills, with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Proactive and collaborative, with experience leading HR initiatives and supporting business objectives.
- Enthusiastic about leveraging AI and automation to improve HR processes and efficiency.
Desirable:
- L3 or above CIPD or relevant qualification
- Experience within a manufacturing or engineering environment
- Full driving license
Closing Date for applications 28th July 2026
To apply please submit your CV to
Skills:HR Officer CIPD Recruitment Payroll
Benefits:Laptop Paid Holidays Parking Pension Fund
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