HR Generalist

**HR generalist required***

**Working hours**: 08:30 - 17:00 Monday - Thursday, 08:30 - 16:00 Friday, 37.5 hours per week

Our team is growing

As our newest team member, you'll not only learn the ins and outs of HR but also become an indispensable part of our HR team. Together, we'll create a workplace environment that's as nurturing as it is invigorating, setting the stage for success for all our colleagues and employees.

Now for the important stuff

This role is brand new to our HR department, as our business expands it is vital that we have additional support within the HR function. This role is key in providing an efficient and customer/client orientated service to the organisation's employees nationwide from an administration and advisory capacity.

This is the perfect opportunity for someone just starting out in HR, who is open minded, will learn, with core administrative experience and that has a desire grow and develop their skills within Employee Relations.

As a HR Generalist you will be responsible for the delivery of a full range of HR services. You will take responsibility as the first port of call for all recruitment aspects including advising line managers and managing the onboarding process. You may also be involved in manging employee relations such as day to day HR queries that are consistent with our company policies but in line with current legislation. And don't worry if you're new to employee relations - we'll provide comprehensive training to help you excel in this area.

Throughout your development within this role, you will build strong relationships with line/area managers at various sites to eventually advise in a coaching style on disciplinaries, grievances, absence management, performance management, policies & procedures, and support on change management issues such as restructures, mergers & acquisitions, and redundancies.

Typical responsibilities may include:

- Dealing with various HR queries throughout the business
- Reviewing and updating job descriptions
- Advising managers on recruitment and selection strategies
- Assisting with and developing recruitment campaigns
- Coordinating the appointment process for successful applicants
- Monitoring key recruitment metrics, such as turnover and retention rates
- Using HR & Payroll information systems to access, input and compile data
- timesheets etc.
- Researching new methods/solutions to improve day-to-day operations.
- Supporting the HR team with various capability investigations, including grievance and disciplinary
- Acting as the point of contact for line managers, employees, and other HR team members.
- Supporting all Human Resources activities/administration including some Payroll administrative duties as required by the HRD.
- Writing & issuing formal letters including offer letters, absence, probationary etc. to employees.
- Collating new starter paperwork and data inputting onto the in-house HR computer system (ITrent)
- Advising line managers on policies and processes. (_Experience not essential as training will be given)_
- Writing job adverts from publication to conclusion and monitoring stages through the ATS.
- Administration for DBS/financial checks.
- Taking meeting minutes in formal meetings (may involve some travel
- expenses claimed back)
- Checking immigration documents and bringing to the attention of the HRD with any discrepancies.
- Use of a variety of software packages, such as Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, ITrent etc.,
- Be part of projects involving changes to company general practices and in line with new legislation.
- Support L&D Manager with training administration and employee training assessments (full training given).

Here’s what we’re looking for in you
- Organisational and administrative skills.
- Proven work experience as in a junior HR role, or CIPD level 3 qualified or working towards it.
- Ability to advise and work with senior members of the business.
- Ability to use an HR information system including, accessing, inputting, and compiling data.
- Some knowledge of employment legislation.
- Personable with strong communication and relationship building capabilities across all levels of the business.
- Practical and logical; able to solve problems promptly.
- ITrent knowledge preferred but not essential.
- Be open to travel to some sites (nationwide) to advise on HR Issues etc.

**WILSON VALE PERKS**
- Hybrid working available, 2 days per week.
- Open plan, modern head office based in Leicestershire.
- 20 days + Bank holidays - increases by 1 day a year with service up to 25 days.
- Birthday leave (your birthday off each year) following 1 years completed service.
- Training and development.
- Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 well-being support service.
- Online and high street shops discount/voucher scheme - Perkbox.
- Many more benefits including free on-site parking, life assurance and pension at 3% company contribution on gross pay.

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