- Partner with the HR Manager and hiring managers to manage recruitment processes, including liaising with agencies and maintaining the recruitment mailbox.
- Oversee onboarding activities, including verifying right-to-work documents, qualification checks, and preparing onboarding plans.
- Maintain up-to-date employee records, ensuring accuracy and compliance with data protection regulations.
- Oversee offboarding processes, ensuring system updates and timely communication with stakeholders.
- Manage and update HR systems with accurate and timely information.
- Provide reports, data, and insights to the HR Manager to support decision-making.
- Ensure legal compliance with right-to-work checks and recordkeeping.
- Respond to queries via the HR inbox, including proof of employment and reference requests.
- Support initiatives related to health, safety, and employee wellbeing.
- Actively manage absence and liaise with managers to support wellbeing and attendance.
- Collaborate with managers to identify skills gaps and training needs.
- Coordinate training bookings and ensure compliance with development plans.
- Work closely with the Payroll Officer to ensure accurate processing of payrolls and maintain audit-ready records.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and employment legislation.
- Maintain smooth onboarding, induction, and probationary processes.
- Proactively contribute to initiatives that enhance employee engagement and organisational culture.
- CIPD Level 5 qualification or above.
- A personable and professional individual with a "can-do" attitude and a passion for resolving HR matters.
- Strong attention to detail and a commitment to implementing best practices.
- Flexibility to prioritise a dynamic and changing workload.
- Competency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel.
- The ability to travel independently across Essex, Kent, and London.