HR Assistant

HR Assistant

Location: Hockley, Birmingham, B18 5AY.
Salary: Up to £28,000 per annum (Dependent on experience and qualifications) plus a pension plan and additional benefits.
Contract: Full time, permanent.  

Our client is a food manufacturing company that supplies many of the UK's top supermarkets and wholesalers, as well as a range of independent customers.

HR Assistant – About the role:

The successful candidate will provide general support to the HR Manager and ensure that all HR-related administration is up-to-date on a daily basis. The specific duties are varied and cover most areas of the operational side of the HR department. The position holder will advise on best practices in HR and take an active role in addressing all HR queries, as well as liaising with Team Leaders and Managers on any issues that arise.

Additionally, the candidate will be responsible for managing the clocking-in system, handling payroll queries for weekly staff, and advising TL/Managers on HR processes in the absence of the HR Manager. Other duties may be assigned based on your abilities, including responsibilities that might not typically fall within this job role. This position is highly varied and requires someone who can navigate ambiguity effectively.

Responsibilities:

•  Provide support and general administration to the HR department
•  Processing employees’ onboarding and request reference
•  Update and maintain HR systems
•  Manage HR filing, data entry, and preparing reports    
•  Support line managers during disciplinary and grievance meetings
•  Process employee holiday and maintain the company holiday system
•  Administer payroll and liaise with the Finance Department
•  Serve as a reliable source of information for employees and managers, answering questions regarding HR, payroll, and benefits
•  Maintain company ‘Organisation Charts’
•  Keep both manual and computerised personnel records up to date
•  Participate in recruitment processes
•  Organise HR events and various meetings, and coordinating RE issues
•  Welcome visitors and arrange refreshments
•  Coordinate with other departments for employee training & development and manage the training matrix in the system.    
•  Take notes during various meetings  

What we need from you:

•  Previous HR administration experience
•  Strong HR Admin skills
•  Basic knowledge of employment law
•  Excellent communication and reporting skills
•  Sage 50 payroll
•  Hold a CIPD Level 3 or above equivalent qualification
•  Intermediate MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint are essential
•  Knowledge of health and safety   
•  Ability to build relationships at all levels
•  Organisational skills and the ability to handle several tasks simultaneously.
•  Maintain discretion, professionalism, and confidentiality
•  Strong attention to details
•  Excellent reporting and communication skills
•  Knowledge of health and safety

If you feel you have the skills and experience to be successful in this role then apply today!

No agencies, please!