This company is a leading research and technology organisation for the footwear and other consumer related product industries. With around 1700 member companies in 70 countries, their objective is to help its members increase their global competitiveness. They have an impressive track record in providing expert services to some of the most prestigious names in global industries.
They now have a vacancy for an HR Assistant who will report to the Head of HR and be part of the HR & Facilities team.
This role requires a high level of attention to detail, confidentiality, strong written and verbal communication skills and a genuine ability to multi-task and adapt to changing priorities. The key responsibilities of the role will include:
- To support the recruitment process including liaising with candidates, managing agencies, preparing adverts, shortlisting, organising interviews and assessments, issuing appropriate documentation
- To work with the HR Administrator to ensure timely preparation of documentation throughout HR processes
- To take responsibility for key HR processes for starters, leavers and change of status, employee benefits
- To take responsibility for the on-boarding and induction process for new starters
- Managing the day to day absence policy and procedures
- To provide support for on-site training and development activities, liaise with training providers, capture training costs, course evaluation and support internal HR training efforts. Conduct HR Induction sessions
- Support the implementation of an integrated HR and Payroll System: experience of working with an integrated system is a requirement of the position
- Shared responsibility for supporting payroll processes
The successful candidate will be educated to 'A' level standard and have previous experience in an HR administrator/assistant position. A CIPD qualification (or working towards) is also required. Strong IT skills are a requirement of the role, particularly the use of Microsoft Word and Excel as well as experience in working with HR packages/databases.