HR Specialist

Job Title               

HR Specialist (Dunstable)

5 days, 40 hours per week

8:00-8:30 to 16:30-17:00

Reports to           

HR Manager (Dunstable)

Job Outline

The HR Specialist will collaborate closely with HR team and line managers to meet staffing needs, manage recruitment and selection processes, and handle pre-employment and onboarding paperwork. This role involves generating HR reports, maintaining attendance records, and fostering company culture through various initiatives. The HR Specialist will act as the primary contact for HR-related issues in Dunstable Warehouse, ensuring smooth communication with HR agencies and compliance with employment laws.

Main responsibilities

• Collaborate with line managers to determine staffing needs, aligning them with the approved workforce plan, and handle all aspects of recruitment and selection, including posting job advertisements and conducting HR interviews.
• Undertake pre-employment paperwork, including verifying the right to work, and complete onboarding paperwork.
• Generate various HR reports on a daily, monthly, and quarterly basis, including but not limited to monthly labour cost reports, absenteeism reports, and monthly headcount reports.
• Work closely with the HR team to hold any culture-related initiatives, team activities, or activities to foster company culture and core values.
• Monitor and maintain daily attendance records at Dunstable sites. Liaise with the warehouse manager to address working shifts, exceptions, and abnormal hours, such as missing punches and adding missing hours to the system.
• Serve as the point of contact for managers, supervisors, and staff to identify any HR-related issues or improvement areas and take necessary action.
• Maintain constant communication with HR agencies for recruitment needs, disciplinary cases, attendance issues, etc.

Qualifications, Skills, Knowledge & Experience required for role

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• CIPD certifications at level 3 or 5 are advantageous.

Experience and qualifications:

• Minimum 3 years of HR experience in a similar role.
• Familiarity with UK employment laws and regulations.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate within a team.
• Effective stakeholder management skills.
• A hands-on approach with the ability to work independently.

Skills and knowledge:

• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel for reporting purposes.
  • Excellent in English both written and verbal
  • Mandarin speaking skills are a significant plus.