hr assistant Rotherham, England
Job description
PEOPLE ASSISTANT (Vital Pet Group)
The description
We’re looking for a hard-working and detail driven HR Assistant to join us at an exciting time in our journey, within both the People Team and the wider group of businesses. You will have the opportunity to put your own stamp on this role and help us improve current processes and practices.
This role is a brand-new position within the People team, so on offer for the successful candidate is the opportunity to really make an impact within a successful and ambitious company that is growing across the board.
If you’re looking for a competitive salary, excellent opportunities for professional development and a supportive work environment, look no further!
What the job involves
● Assist with day-to-day HR operations, functions, and duties.
● Deal with employee queries regarding HR issues, rules, and regulations.
● Various administration activities, such as organisation chart maintenance, assisting with staff onboarding and offboarding, compiling and updating employee records, including holiday and sickness leaves, employee letter preparation and others.
● Assist with the recruitment process, including posting of job adverts, screening candidates, co-ordinating communication, scheduling interviews, collecting references, conducting right to work checks, and preparing offer letters.
● Process documentation and prepare reports relating to personnel activities (e.g. staffing, recruitment, training, grievances, performance evaluations).
● Assist in payroll preparation by providing relevant data (absences, bonus, leaves) and accurately entering data onto HR software.
● Coordinate HR projects (e.g. meetings, training, surveys), take meeting minutes, assist with performance management procedures.
● Assist with company event organisation, monthly bulletin, employee suggestion scheme etc.
● Complete termination paperwork and assist with exit interviews.
● Stay up to date with the latest HR best practices to improve workplace efficiency.
● Assist with ad-hoc HR tasks and activities.
Desired skills and experience
● Three or more years’ experience as an HR Assistant or similar role (essential).
● Bachelor's degree in human resources or related (would be a plus).
● Energy, drive, and motivation to succeed in a fast-paced and rapidly growing company (experience within a similar environment will be an advantage).
● Excellent organisational skills, including task prioritisation and time management, effective HR administration skills.
● Mature and effective communication skills both written and verbal.
● Highly computer literate with capability in email, MS Office, related business and communication tools and the ability to learn new systems and processes quickly.
● Working knowledge of HR functions and best practices and the ability to apply this to a variety of situations using a pragmatic and common-sense approach.
● Exposure to labour law and employment and payroll practices.
● Willingness to take job ownership, to facilitate and see projects to completion with little direction and with flawless execution.
● Ability to accurately follow instructions and maintain diplomacy and discretion at all times.
● Flexible - with a willingness to undertake a variety of duties as required.
● Proactive - ability to prioritise work and situations when under pressure, with the ability to thrive in an autonomous role and multi-task effectively, while dealing with heavy workloads.
Key attributes for success
● Thrive in a fast-paced environment
● Positive attitude, roll up your sleeves and get things done
● Curious by nature, enjoy learning and developing
● Listen to others and challenge others respectfully
● Fact-based, data-driven approach (where relevant)
● Humility - admit, learn and move on from mistakes
● Upbeat with a can-do attitude, seeing challenges as opportunities
● Passion for pets and pet wellbeing would be a plus
Role details
● Employment Type: Full-time
● Work days: Monday to Friday (40 hrs)
● Schedule: 8-hour work day, 8.30 am – 5 pm
● Salary: £22,000-£25,000 per year (depending on experience)
● Work Location: Office-based (Rotherham, S63 9BL, UK)
The right candidate will receive a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as the opportunity to join a successful e-commerce company during an exciting stage of growth.
Vital Pet Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer. The company is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of age, sexual orientation, gender, pregnancy, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, disability, medical history, skin colour, marital status, genetic information or parental status. We base all our employment decisions on merit, job requirements and business needs.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £22,000.00-£25,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Bereavement leave
- Company events
- Company pension
- Free parking
- Gym membership
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Rotherham, S63 9BL: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- A-Level or equivalent (required)
Experience:
- Human resources: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- CIPD (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: HR Assistant
