HR Assistant

**About The Role**:
We are a a growing independent veterinary team in the UK seeking a HR Assistant to support our HR Manager in the administration and control of Human Resources within the surgeries at 40 locations in the UK.

As a HR Assistant with a professional outlook on organisation and acceptable policy control within a large company, we would expect you to behave in the utmost confidence at all times.

You will take responsibility for supporting all human resource related activities, and with direct support to the HR Manager.

The duties will be varied and consistent with those of an HR generalist.

They are likely to include:

- The provision of advice and counsel to employees on HR queries and employee relation matters including disciplinary/grievance handling.
- Liaison with our Professional HR Advisors before acting on the companies behalf.
- Responsibility for full HR compliance; drafting employment contracts, developing or updating employment and personnel policies, programmes, procedures and benefits
- Helping drive HR forwards and creating a high performing culture.
- Bespoke HR projects.
- Helping maintain records, compiling statistical reports concerning personnel-related data such as new hires, transfers, performance appraisals, holiday allowance records and absenteeism rates.
- Issuing and supervising contract issue with training materials and completion ahead of starting.
- Compiling payroll data for overtime with the Bright HR system to be sent for sign off to the Operations Director.
- Gaining references for those members of staff joining the company.
- Broad experience in a generalist HR role, and a proven track record of 3 years or more
- Demonstrable ER experience and an aptitude for handling sensitive and confidential situations.
- Strong knowledge of disciplinary and management procedures for best outcome for the company.
- Ability to resolve associate issues quickly and efficiently.
- Familiarity with current UK employment laws
- Excellent presentation skills.
- An HR project mindset, and the ability to work to deadlines with attention to detail.
- A positive, upbeat mindset and the ability to represent a positive and professional image.
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook. Ability to use Bright HR is a strong advantage.

Please send through your CV confidentially for consideration.

**Job Types**: Permanent, Full-time

**Salary**: Competitive and depending on experience

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Private medical cashback scheme
- Referral programme
- Staff discounts
- Wellness programmes

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

**Education**:

- GCSE and A Levels ideally

**Experience**:

- HR: 3 years (required)
- Bright HR Software: 1 year (preferred)

**Language**:

- Excellent English (required)

Licence/Certification:

- HR Qualification (preferred)

Work remotely:

- No this is an office based role

**About Us**: DNA Vetcare is a proudly independent group of multi award-winning surgeries, founded in 2006 by veterinary surgeons Alan van Heerden and Dane Walker. Dane and Alan have taken their years of experience working in numerous high quality practices, to provide exceptional vet care across London and Kent. Claire Baker joined Alan and Dane as a Director in 2019, originally arriving at the main London hospital in 2013 as a locum. Claire heads up the Group’s operations and vet team recruitment.

DNA Vetcare has a network of excellent veterinary surgeons who have been handpicked for their clinical skills, experience and ability to provide compassionate care for your four-legged (or three-legged, finned or feathered) friend. This network of excellence is the foundation on which we have built a strong reputation for providing the very best care to pets and owners alike.

Alan and Dane are dedicated to providing
**excellent service** to
**clients**,
**respectful**,
**caring and expert care for animals and a supportive encouraging** work place for their teams.