Group HR Assistant

As Group HR Assistant, you will be joining a highly successful company in Banbury on a full time, permanent basis. You will be reporting into the Group HR Business Partner (HRBP) and this role will provide vital administrative support across all HR functions, with a strong focus on supporting the training and recruitment needs of the business.

As Group HR Assistant, you will be responsible for:

Training

• Organising the Groups internal / external training needs, and record as necessary
• Conducting HR inductions for new starters and other HR training as necessary
• Implementing the Groups Work Experience Programme
• Implementing the Groups Apprenticeship Programme

Recruitment

• Managing the recruitment needs of the Group

Administration

• HR administration relating to the employee lifecycle
• Accurately maintaining the HR and T&A system with any changes that affect the HR / Payroll within relevant payroll timescales
• Ensuring we are continually legally compliant such as adhering to right to work checks, driving licence checks and maintaining accurate and up to date records
• Managing multiple HR inboxes
• Answering queries from colleagues and managers which relate to policies and benefits, escalating to HRBP where necessary
• Deputising for the HRBP in the payroll process, as required
• Deputising for the HRBP by taking notes in investigatory / disciplinary meetings as required
• Assisting the HRBP with projects and any other ad-hoc duties as required

As Group HR Assistant, you must be/have:

• Strong administrative background (Essential)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with strong attention to detail (Essential)
• Proven experience in HR administration processes including onboarding, recruitment disciplinary and absence management (Essential)
• Knowledge of HR employment practice including basic employment law and HR best practice (Essential)
• Valid driving licence and ability to travel to other sites when required (Essential)
• Proven experience of using HR systems (Desirable)
• CIPD/part CIPD qualified desirable but not essential (Desirable)
• Effective and clear communication skills and recognising the importance of achieving a positive customer experience
• Excellent personal and professional integrity, discretion and diplomacy
• Excellent attention to detail and highly organised
• Ability to manage a diverse and busy workload, identifying risks, prioritising effectively, deliver to deadlines and respond according to business/employee needs
• Ability to work both autonomously and as a member of a team
• Flexible and willing to take on new areas of work and responsibilities
• Motivated to use initiative and innovate, with a solutions-focussed approach to problem solving
• Strong interpersonal skills, able to work with a wide range and varying levels of employees
• Have a systematic and logical approach
• Proficient user of Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook

What's in it for you?

• A starting salary of £30,000-£32,000
• Hours: 38.5 hours per week, 08:30-17:00 (Monday to Thursday), 08:30-15:30 (Friday)
• 23 days holiday plus UK bank holiday, rising to 25 days holiday after five years' service
• Holiday Buying additional 5 days option to purchase
• Life Insurance
• Annual Bonus
• Health Cash Plan Scheme
• On-site training
• Excellent career progression opportunities
• Modern facilities
• Ad-hoc employee functions including annual Summer Social (usually held in June each year)
• Free car parking