Human Resources Assistant

**This role is open to current SEW staff and contractors only.**

**Do you want to join a HR team that inspires excellence in its people?**

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**Have you started your CIPD (or equivalent HR qualifications) and want to start putting the theory into practice?**

**Are you highly organised and consistent in your approach? If so, this could be the opportunity you’ve been waiting **for**

**We want to be the water company people want to be supplied by and want to work for.**

You’ll work with colleagues and managers to provide first-line advice and guidance to help us to deliver the best possible employee experience.

You’ll be the first point of contact when it comes to onboarding new employees. You’ll also support the wider HR team which includes maintaining employee records; minute-taking and co-ordinating one off and regular events such as HR Team meetings, Job Evaluation and Staff Council.

You will have some administrative experience, ideally in a HR environment, which will allow you to hit the ground running in a role where no two days are ever the same. You will also have completed or started a Level 3 CIPD (or equivalent HR qualification) and you are passionate about delivering a professional HR service to the wider company.

We’re a friendly, supportive and busy HR team. We’re always open to new solutions to solving problems and you’ll be encouraged to share your ideas to help improve our HR systems and practices so we can provide a better service to colleagues. This is an excellent opportunity to use your self-motivated, consistent and positive approach to contribute to the success of our HR team.

**You’ll grow a career with a meaningful purpose. Be you, belong and be valued.**
- Come to work to be safe, valued, and trusted.
- We’ll encourage you to create and pursue new opportunities for personal growth.
- A place to be the real you, build deeper connections and enjoy a sense of belonging.
- Be invested in helping us to create a sustainable water supply for now, and in the future.

**What will you be responsible for delivering?**
- Acting as a first line of support and advice to managers.
- Issuing and ensure all relevant paperwork relating to starters and leavers is chased, checked and processed, including offers, medicals, induction, ID cards and referencing.
- Providing support to the HR department, including minute taking and co-ordinating one off and regular events such as Corporate Induction, HR Team meetings, Job Evaluation and Staff Council.
- Maintaining and updating personal files and arrange archiving of files to ensure efficient retrieval when required.
- Coding invoices for payment and ensure signature and timely return to finance department.
- Carrying out user acceptance testing for HR system upgrades and providing suggestions on how to improve the use of the system to reduce administration.
- Continuous improvement of HR Systems and practices, developing templates to help support managers
- Assisting the HR Advisor/HR BPs with preparation of documents e.g disciplinary/investigation.

**What do you bring to the role?**
- You are currently undertaking / completed a Level 3 CIPD (or equivalent HR qualification).
- You have some administrative experience and can use multiple systems simultaneously.
- You are IT literate and have excellent knowledge of MS package.
- You are self-motivated, passionate and highly organised in your approach.
- You are willing to undertake research / training to enhance your knowledge of HR (particularly current and upcoming HR legislation).

**What can you expect from us?**
- Excellent Stakeholder pension scheme, up to 10% employer contribution
- 25 days holiday entitlement, rising to 30 days with length of service
- Cycle to work scheme
- Health cash plan
- Life assurance
- Wellbeing related benefits

**Everyone needs water, South East Water welcomes **_everyone._**

We know the communities we serve are diverse. We recognise creativity comes from diversity not similarity. That’s why we are enthusiastic about creating inclusion across age, race, gender, ethnicity, religion and identity. You will experience our dedication to equal opportunities and fair treatment for all: through your recruitment, employment and career progression with South East Water.

**What to expect from your recruitment**
- Unfortunately, we are not able to offer sponsorship for this role.
- It is necessary for you to have the legal right to work in the UK when you begin employment with South East Water.
- Additionally, as part of the employment offer, you will need to pass background, identity, and employment referencing checks.

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