HR Assistant

Solent Group work with a diverse portfolio of Retailers and supply bespoke products within various categories, including Snacking and Confectionary, Health & Beauty, Household, Pet Grooming and Reusable Bags. We are proud to be best-in-class when it comes to own-label product innovation. Our Categories are fast-paced with ever-evolving trends and a host of ground-breaking products coming to market on a regular basis - we add value to retailers by leading and owning each category.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who has a genuine passion for people and would like to join a successful and global company, based at our Head Office in Christchurch, Dorset. We are looking for someone who has the drive to develop as they will be involved in all aspects of HR and Office working.

**Role Overview**

You will be assisting the People & Culture department with all aspects of People to ensure we deliver a culture and office environment that represents Solent and our values. This is a varied role where you will have the opportunity to expand your knowledge in all areas of HR, Recruitment and Office management to effectively support the business.

This role would suit someone who is a great communicator, is able to build rapport easily and enjoys working with people. Previous experience within HR or Recruitment would be an advantage but not essential.

**Responsibilities Include**
- Recruitment - providing administrative support to the recruitment process, arranging interviews, and conducting telephone interviews.
- Assisting with the onboarding of new starters, from generating Contracts of Employment, organising equipment, and assisting with inductions
- Supporting HR and Recruitment to attract and retain talent
- Maintaining HR and Recruitment documentation, including new starter and leaver documentation, employee benefits, probations, work anniversaries, etc
- Attending meetings and taking minutes/notes
- Working with the Solent Social Committee with Social events including our annual summer and winter parties
- Culture initiatives - assist in coordinating Global Culture initiatives
- Assist with reception duties including answering the mainline phone, taking messages, filling up photocopiers, coordinating delivery and collection of parcels and meeting visitors where required.
- Administration and general tasks to support Solent Head Office function

**Skills Required**:

- Very personable, enjoys working with different personalities
- Previous HR experience an advantage
- Good computer skills with experience of using Work, Excel & Microsoft Outlook
- A passion for making people happy
- Strong attention to detail and a talent for organisation
- A professional and positive approach, understanding the importance of discretion and confidentiality
- A passion for self-development and business improvement
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and work well under pressure
- Great communicator and can easily build rapport
- Drive and lots of energy

**In turn we offer**
- Competitive salary with annual salary reviews
- 25 days holiday per annum, increasing to 27 days after 3 years’ service and 30 days after 5 years’ service
- Extensive benefits programme including buying additional holiday, medical cash plan, access to mental health support and many other benefits
- Flexible hours and work from home available to all staff
- Great learning and development and progression opportunities
- Yearly bonus structure (based on company targets)
- Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave
- Generous Company Sick Pay
- Pension Scheme Contribution
- Solent social events run by our inhouse Social Team
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Dress down Fridays
- Free parking on Christchurch Quay

**Salary**: £20,000.00-£25,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

- Yearly bonus

**Benefits**:

- Additional leave
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
- Work from home

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

- Can you please confirm your salary expectations?
- Can you please confirm your notice period?
- What attracted you to the HR & Admin Assistant position at Solent Group?

**Education**:

- Bachelor's (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Office: 1 year (preferred)
- Recruitment and/or HR: 1 year (preferred)