HR Graduate

The Port of Dover is closing the gap every day between the UK and the world by connecting trade, travel, visitors and communities locally-globally, collaborating with local and international partners to create a more seamless, smart, sustainable and tech-enabled port.

As the UK's busiest international ferry port and a vital gateway for the movement of people and trade, Dover handles £144 billion of trade per year, 33% of UK trade in goods with the EU and welcomes over 11 million passengers. Dover is also an award-winning cruise port, with a diversifying cargo business and a brand-new marina.

Every trade, travel and visitor experience is an opportunity for connection and exchange. Our operation requires a dedicated team of people working in a diverse range of roles. We are committed to developing the skills and industry knowledge of our employees to enhance performance and support the achievement of our business objectives.

**Job Summary**

We are currently looking for a HR Graduate to join our amazing HR Team.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone looking to take their first step into Human Resources and Learning and Development, looking to develop their career with a company dedicated to empowering their employees.

This is a full-time position, based at Port of Dover. Providing a pro-active assistance service to the Human Resources Department, giving you real opportunity to put your learning into practice and contribute to our success story. In HR we are responsible for recruiting, developing, providing analysis for an exceptional diverse workforce.

You should display strong conflict management and decision-making skills with a good understanding of employee relations, recruitment and learning and development processes as well as being efficient in Excel.

**Skills and Qualifications**
- Have passed CIPD Level 3 or relevant degree
- Be knowledgeable with Human Resources legislation
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages (Word, Excel, Outlook) to an intermediate standard to communicate and present information in a variety of formats
- High attention to detail and superior standard of accuracy
- Demonstrate ability to plan, organise and prioritise own workload, managing own time and working to deadlines
- Excellent customer service skills
- Integrity - this role requires appropriate handling of confidential and sensitive information
- Able to work with mínimal supervision
- This role requires an individual who is keen to develop in an evolving role

**Benefits**:

- 5 weeks annual leave + bank holidays (pro rata)
- Generous contributory pension scheme
- Discretionary annual bonus scheme
- Private Health Care
- Life assurance
- Employee assistance programme
- 3rd party discounts
- Cycle to work scheme
- Benefits and reward platform
- Free Parking
- Employee volunteering scheme

We value the unique differences that each of our colleagues bring to work every day and are committed to creating an environment where everyone is looking after each other and respected, included and able to perform at their best.

We are happy to discuss flexible working where possible.