Job Description

The post holder must be approachable, flexible and able to work across all areas of the business.

• Be first point of advisory contact and HR support for Employees
• Co-ordination of the recruitment process of temporary and permanent staff
• Co-ordination of the complete Recruitment system    
• Ensure appropriate control of headcount and recruitment
• Produce a weekly report to ensure line managers are carrying out Return to Work interviews 
• Absence management including involvement with long term and short-term absence case management 
• Implement with the Group HR Director disciplinary, grievance and dismissal procedures.  
• Coach and assist Line Managers in dealing with difficult issues and the resolution of minor problems and grievances 
• Coach line managers to resolve performance shortfalls or disputes including taking an active role within any resulting Disciplinary and Grievance processes and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation
• Acting as a point of contact for line managers and employees to provide advice on employment law, expertise and support on employee relations issues.
• In conjunction with the Group HR Director and Group HR Administrator, co-ordination of the appraisal and review processes
• With the Group’s HR Director, minimise staff turnover and monitor staff morale.  
• Negotiate best terms with agencies for recruitment and recommend most cost-effective methods
• Ensure an up-to-date knowledge of market conditions and legislation changes is maintained
• Maintenance of central personnel records, HR database and sensitive data and ensure all administration processes are followed.
• Complete pro-forma requests from mortgage providers, child support agency, employment service and income support etc. 
• Administration of all starters and leavers details
• Maintaining and keeping up to date the Temporary Staff Database
• Undertaking HR Projects that add value to the organisation, as requested by the HR Director.
• Administration of relevant HR policies and procedures 
• Assist with booking of meeting rooms & refreshments when requested
• Provide appropriate cover for HR team for holidays & absence
• Ensure consistency of information and communication throughout the Group

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Associate Member of the CIPD
• Strong organisational and analytical skills, with the ability to work on several projects at one time.
• Excellent communication and motivation skills
• 3 years HR experience
• A sound knowledge of HR practice and procedure together with an up-to-date knowledge of employment law
• Would be advantageous to have experience of working in a manufacturing environment
• Evidence of independently managing employee relationship issues
• Evidence of working closely with and influencing senior management
• Independent thinker, but supportive to leam ethos
• Excellent attention to detail
• Good IT skills