Job Title: HR Officer
Location: Leeds, LS12 (with occasional travel to other sites as required)
Reports to: Group HR Manager
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £28,000 - £32,000
About YDS Group
YDS Group is a dynamic and growing organisation in the dental healthcare sector, home to both Smile White and Yorkshire Dental Suite. We pride ourselves on delivering outstanding patient care and creating a positive, empowering work culture for our team. As we continue to expand, we're looking for a dedicated and proactive HR Officer to support our people strategy and help foster an engaged and high-performing workforce.
Role Overview
The HR Officer will play a key role in delivering effective HR support across both Smile White and Yorkshire Dental Suite. This is a generalist role with a strong focus on employee relations and learning & development (L&D). You’ll work closely with managers and team members to support a wide range of HR activities, ensuring compliance, best practice, and a people-first approach.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide HR advice and guidance to managers and employees in line with company policy and employment law.
* Lead on employee relations matters including disciplinary, grievance, performance, and absence management.
* Support the full employee lifecycle: recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and offboarding.
* Design and deliver training and development programmes in alignment with company needs and employee growth.
* Maintain and update HR documentation, including policies, procedures, and employee records.
* Assist in developing initiatives to support employee engagement and wellbeing.
* Support HR reporting and analytics to track key people metrics.
* Champion a positive company culture that reflects our core values and mission.
Requirements
* CIPD Level 5 qualified (or working towards).
* Proven experience in a similar HR role, ideally in a fast-paced or multi-site environment.
* Strong knowledge and practical experience in employee relations.
* Experience in designing and delivering learning & development programmes.
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
* Ability to manage sensitive situations with discretion and professionalism.
* Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
What We Offer
* Competitive salary based on experience
* Supportive and inclusive work culture
* Opportunity to work with two innovative and fast-growing dental brands
* Ongoing professional development and CIPD support