HR Assistant

HR Assistant Bolton, England

George Cox and Sons Ltd
Full Time Bolton, England 11.26 GBP HOURLY Today
Job description

We are looking to employ a HR Assistant to expand our HR Department. The successful candidate will undertake a generalist HR role, they will also, be actively involved with organising internal and external training. The HR department works closely with the managers to help with any HR queries and support them with actioning employment law and company policies.

About Us

We are a specialist civil engineering and highways contractor serving local and transport authorities throughout the North West of England. Our aim is to deliver sustainable projects within the North West, enhancing infrastructure and accessibility of communities, whilst minimising environmental impact and reinvesting locally.

With over 75 years of experience working on North West highway projects, we have gained a distinguished reputation for delivering hugely successful schemes. Our multi award-winning collaborative and proactive methods guarantee the best level of service for our clients.

The business provides a wide range of civil engineering and highway construction services, utilising its highly skilled internal workforce and a network of subcontractors. Its area of expertise lies in executing intricate and challenging projects, including but not limited to drainage schemes, intersection enhancements, and public infrastructure development.

Reporting to: HR Manager

Location:Head Office: Hall Lane, Hall Lane Works, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 7QF. Some travel to our Bredbury Depot and sites across the North West will be required

Contract Type: Permanent (subject to successful completion of a 3 month probationary period)

Working Hours: Part time. Two Options:

Monday – Friday: 09:00 – 15:00 (30 min unpaid lunch break) or;

Wednesday – Friday 09:00 -17:00 (30 min unpaid lunch break)

Renumeration Package:

Negotiable (depending on experience)

Annual Profit Related Bonus

Workplace Pension

Accident and Life Cover (after successful probationary period)

Holidays:

35 days including bank holidays (pro rata for Part time)

Sufficient days will need to be saved for the Christmas Shutdown

Key Responsibilities

Assist with the process of recruitment, including vetting candidates, assisting with interviews and management of probationary periods

Supporting internal and external enquiries and requests related to the HR department

Maintaining and issuing of HR documentation, including contracts of employment

Supporting external and internal training, including raising purchase orders and booking candidates on courses

Coordinating logistics for new employees and work experience personnel

The process of disciplinaries and grievances including recording of minutes and creating appropriate paperwork

Creating Management Information reports

Have active involvment in the company appraisals - incl. organising meetings, sending out correspondence and attending meetings were appropriate

Continuously learn and engage in current employment laws and HR best practice

Represent the company when required to attend any training, meetings or exhibitions

Candidate Requirements

CIPD Level 3 in HR Practice

Strong Microsoft Office Skills

Great interpersonal skills

Self-motivation and keen to become an integral office team member.

An ability to make you own informed decisions and work unsupervised

Punctual, Hardworking and Trustworthy

Driving License (desirable)

Job Type: Part-time
Part-time hours: 22.5 per week

Salary: From £11.26 per hour

Benefits:

  • Company pension
  • Free parking
  • Life insurance
  • Work from home

Supplemental pay types:

  • Bonus scheme

Application question(s):

  • Which working pattern would be your preference?

Experience:

  • HR: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

  • HR Qualification (preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Bolton

Application deadline: 29/08/2023
Reference ID: GCHR001
Expected start date: 02/10/2023

HR Assistant
George Cox and Sons Ltd

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