HR Generalist-part Time

Company Description

Harsco Rail operates across the world and has a proven and sustained track record in providing customised, technology-driven rail track solutions.

The company has been pioneering mechanised maintenance for more than 100 years. Today, Harsco is still leading the way with practical, customer-driven solutions that set the standard for insight, innovation and performance - keeping the wheels of commerce driving forward and passengers on the move.

Harsco Rail’s Contract Services provide customers with a high quality service by work crews that know the machines’ operation and maintenance best. With years of experience, Harsco Rail’s Contract Service teams have covered more than 640,000 kilometres of track, consistently achieving industry leading production rates and high quality output. Contract services include providing the maintenance, equipment, and labour to complete the job.

Harsco Rail offers contract services for Rail Grinding and has been grinding rail for over 50 years, covering more than 300,000 km (192,000 miles) in the last 7 years.

**Job Description**:
JOB PURPOSE
Provide a robust HR support function to assist in the delivery of a comprehensive HR service which assists the achievement of business objectives.

**Qualifications**:
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES/COMPETENCIES

Competency

Qualifications & Managerial Experience
Experience working in a busy HR environment with evidence of providing quality advice and support. Ideally experience of working in the Rail industry.
Technical Skills
Strong PC skills.

Behaviours

Able to build and maintain solid relationships with individuals at all levels, approachable with strong communication, influencing and negotiating skills. Self-motivated with the ability to prioritise work and cope under pressure. Team worker, able and willing to work on own initiative. Desire to learn and progress
Ability to travel and work at different sites within the business when required.

Additional Information

KEY RESULT AREAS
- Assist with provision of a proactive, professional and competent HR support service
- Under the direction of the HR Business Partner and reference to policies and procedures in place, provision of accurate and timely advice and support to managers and employees
- Assist with completion of processes, documentation and reporting on time and accurately
- Effective prioritisation and utilisation of time
- Support the Harsco Rail team to meet business needs by reviewing and adapting processes to changing requirements and resolving issues arising
- Assist coordination and take ownership of projects as per objectives and as directed by the HR Business Partner

RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES
- Under the direction of the HR Business Partner and with reference to Policies and legislation in place, where able, provide advice and support to managers on employee relations issues. Assist with administration of disciplinary or grievance processes including attending and minuting reviewing and collating documentation where appropriate.
- Where applicable monitor the workflow to the HR administrator to enable data capture and relevant changes to bonus systems are in place including preparation of salary review letters and processing of pay changes to ensure accuracy of information and timely response to actions required
- Liaise with managers on recruitment needs ensuring documentation is in place and signed appropriately, schedules are maintained to track progress and co-ordinate advertising including agency liaison. Where training has been provided, manage and participate in the interview process
- Working with the HR Business Partner managing communication with the trade union and representatives
- Ensure all administration is processing swiftly and in line with procedures. Track forms and payroll documentation ensuring accuracy of information submitted and correct signatures are in place as per the authority matrix
- Liaise with the HR administration team on processing of documentation and resolution of employee queries
- Where able either by Teams of face to face, accompany managers to meetings with employees, ensuring relevant and structured discussions and capture of content and outcomes
- Support managers in identifying development needs and opportunities
- Liaise with the Training Department to identify/arrange/support training and training courses and learning opportunities
- Provide reports, spreadsheets and analysis as required including provision of monthly statistics and information on headcount, employee turnover, absence, NOK, recruitment
- To be part of the exit interview process and provide feedback in a report format
- Where directed by the HR Business Partner, participate in and/or manage projects that arise for the business group and for the central HR team eg salary review
- Assist the HR Adviser in updating systems and procedures to reflect business needs or new legislation
- Liaise with other departments such as HRSS, Pensions, Tr