Our marine client requires a HR Officer to join their busy office in Liverpool. As a HR officer you will be responsible for providing an advisory function to the local management team, taking into consideration employment law and legislation relating to recruitment, employee relations, performance management, employee welfare, change management, training and development etc. SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT CIPD Level 5 certification. Significant and demonstrable experience in a similar HR role. Experience within a Port environment (preferred). Strong experience in recruitment, development, performance management, absence management, disciplinary and grievance processes. Experience in managing change processes. Experience of working within a unionised environment / dealing with unions (preferred). Ability to analyse statistical information and provide relevant reports / advice. Up to date knowledge of current employment legislation. JOB DESCRIPTION To assist in ensuring that Company policies and procedures are strictly adhered to by all managers and staff in a fair, reasonable and consistent manner. To assist in the review all current practices, policies and processes on a periodic basis and make suggestions for improvements within the confines of employment law and company constraints. To maintain and update HR information system and records for all employees, understanding the confines of Data Protection legislation. Assist managers to recruit potential employees of the highest calibre who can be effective team members. Delivery of HR Inductions. Provide training to appropriate levels of staff in relation to people management techniques and changes to legislation / policies. To provide advice and be fully involved in change management programmes to effect a smooth transition into that change. Co-ordinate probation processes in conjunction with line managers. Assist in co-ordination of employee welfare / medical surveillance and drug/alcohol screening programmes. To ensure that all prospective employees receive a pre-recruitment medical with Occupational Health and arrange for OH advice for employees with medical issues that require input to determine fitness for work / rehabilitation programmes etc. To prepare management reports and other ad-hoc reports as and when required. To ensure that all information obtained relating to employees on any matters regarding misconduct or contractual matters are reported to the Company advisers. Ensure Payroll Assistant is provided with accurate and timely information that relates to new starters, leavers, changes to terms and conditions, additional payments etc To keep up to date on employment legislation and case law studies and assist in ensuring managers are aware of any reflective changes affecting the Company. Co-ordination of Apprenticeship Schemes. REMUNERATION PACKAGE ON OFFER Competitive Salary and Benefits Package