You will be the first line of contact on all people related issues consistent with internal process and legal requirements. This role will work very closely with the Director of Human Resources.
Main Duties
- To provide first line generalist HR advice and support on terms and conditions of employment and HR policies and procedures by working with the Director of HR, with a view to resolving matters on advice.
- Maintain systems and processes such as recruitment, employment contracts, onboarding, leavers, and Appraisals by liaising with departments to ensure that paperwork is completed and returned and provide advice on required processes as required.
- Arrange and attend informal/formal meetings and hearings with the Director of HR ensuring that all paperwork is accurate. Take notes at meetings as required.
- Provide advice and guidance on absence issues and return to work cases to managers.
- To provide HR and admin support in investigations into conduct, capability and grievance matters.
- Act as a liaison with management and 3rd parties to provide advice and guidance on job design, recruitment, induction, best practice and company procedures.
- Serving as a point of contact with benefit providers/administrators.
- Raise purchase orders on the workflow system for HR invoices.
- Organise company functions (Employee Appreciation Day, Christmas Party or any other functions).
- Support in creating Personal Development Plan (PDP) for staff and support in monitoring training activities by working closely with managers.
- Support on Payroll and Benefits activities.
- Maintenance of HR systems and other HR electronic/shared files
- Ensure compliance with all applicable UK Employment regulations.
- Act as one of the Mental Health First Aiders (MHFA) and providing support to other MHFA as needed.
Skills and Knowledge
- Experience of working in Human Resources for 3-5 years minimum ideally in an advisory role
- Full or part CIPD qualified.
- Possess strong interpersonal skills.
- Be able to communicate clearly, both written and orally, as to communicate with employees, members of the management team, and in group presentations and meetings.
- Present numerical data in a resourceful manner, and skilfully gather and analyse information.
- Ability to work in a team effectively while being self-motivated.
- Must be able to prioritise and plan work activities as to use time efficiently.
- Excellent attention to detail, good written and oral communication skills, have excellent organisation skills and the ability to prioritise a varied workload.
- You need to be flexible, have the ability to remain calm under pressure and be able to work to tight deadlines.
- Previous experience within a manufacturing environment would be an advantage
Salary and Benefits
- Competitive Salary
- 4.5 day working week
- 21 days holiday plus bank holidays
- On site role
- Life Insurance
- Income protections
- Excellent company bonus scheme
- Contributory pension scheme
- Wellbeing benefits
- Corporate Gym Membership
- Company social events