CEF ONLINE
HR MANAGER
An exciting career opportunity has arisen for a Human Resources Manager to join our team and be part of our Online operation based in Biggleswade, Bedfordshire.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking for longevity and stability to join an exciting division of a well-established business.
CEF (City Electrical Factors) is a private limited company established in 1951 and is one of the UK's leading Electrical Wholesalers. As well as 400 branches throughout the UK, the company also has branches in Australia, Canada, Spain and USA and is a constantly expanding worldwide business.
CEF launched its Online website division in Jan 2015 which has grown significantly over the last 9 years and now has around 380 members of staff, working 24/7. The HR Manager will take control, accountability and ownership for all aspects of Human Resources including recruitment, training, staff inductions, payroll control and other administrative duties. To assist, there is already an established HR Team who you will also be responsible in managing.
The standard hours of work for the successful HR Manager will be Monday to Friday 8.00am to 5.30pm. Some flexibility, however, will be required to ensure staff on all shifts are seen from time to time and when required. This is an office based role with the HR Manager required to work from the Biggleswade site on a daily basis.
The holiday entitlement starts at twenty days, rising incrementally to twenty five based on length of service. There is also no requirement to work Bank Holidays.
In addition to an attractive salary, the successful applicant will receive a company car, lap top computer and mobile phone. Please note, this position is a full time role.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage employee files and records, acting as first point of contact for any queries and advice.
- To advise on performance and staff issues ensuring all meetings and paperwork are conducted and completed correctly.
- To monitor sickness and absence levels alongside other department managers, assisting them where required.
- Manage payroll, holiday and any other staff benefits, dealing with any queries in a prompt manner.
- Organise recruitment activity including building strong relationships with our agency partners.
- Support with the onboarding of new starters ensuring all paperwork completed correctly.
- To ensure all statutory training and appropriate records are kept up to date.
- Manage the existing HR Team on a day to day basis.
- Attend Senior Manager meetings, Staff Representative Forums and internal Health & Safety Meetings.
Requirements
- Minimum of 2 years HR Manager experience, ideally in a busy Warehouse type environment.
- Enjoy working with people and be able to confidently communicate with colleagues, articulating accurate and up to date advice to fellow managers and employees.
- Organised, self motivated and able to work unguided.
- Understand the importance of discretion and confidentiality.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Use initiative to adapt when working under pressure whilst maintaining efficiency, organisation and professionalism.
- Must have experience with Microsoft programmes such as Word, Excel and Outlook.
- CIPD qualified would be advantageous.
Successful applicants will need to be motivated, enthusiastic and hard working with a positive and friendly attitude.