HR Administrator/ Assistant

Your new company
An exciting opportunity has arisen within this very successful business, which is one of Europe's leading processing companies.As a Human Resources Assistant, you will be supporting the existing HR team in all aspects of generalist HR including recruitment and onboarding, disciplinary and grievance support, absence management, employee relations and engagement and performance management. We are looking for candidates who are motivated for a career within the HR sector and excited to be part of a dynamic team, working within a complex and ever-changing environment.
The successful candidate will report to the Regional HR Manager. We will offer full training, support and mentoring, so previous experience in HR is not essential but desirable.
Standard hours would be 8.30-17.00 Monday to Friday. Salary £27,000 per annum.This is a position based between two of our sites, located approximately 30 minutes apart.
Your new role

Work closely with the HR team to support the delivery of all people policies and processes (i.e., performance management, employee relations, disciplinary, grievance, absence management) in line with best practice and legislative requirements.
Undertaking projects assigned by the department during the training process.
Supporting the HR function with the full recruitment process, including interviews, pre-employment checks and onboarding, including the delivery of site inductions.
Supporting internal and external enquiries and requests relating to the HR function
Supporting the payroll function through provision of relevant documents and checks
Using internal data systems to record relevant HR data and accurately report HR Key Performance Indicators.
Daily on-site interaction and employee engagement with a multicultural and diverse workforce.
Supporting the business through the delivery of site absence management processes
Not taking in formal meetings, including but not limited to disciplinary and grievance hearings.
Help support, organise, and deliver on-site Occupational Health surveillance visits, ethical audits, and other such initiatives.What you'll need to succeed

Organised with excellent attention to detail.
Effective communicator, able to build trust and influence.
Professional conduct with the ability to maintain a high level of confidence and integrity.
Resilient with a keen and enthusiastic attitude to learning.
Ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks and stakeholders whilst adaptable to change.
Self-motivated and able to work under their own initiative and as part of a wider team.What you'll get in return

Free parking on site
Pension contribution
Holiday allowance
Other company benefits are to be discussed at the interview.What you need to do now
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