hr assistant Barrow in Furness, England
Job description
About the Role
HR Assistant
Permanent, Full-time
Bamber Bridge with hybrid working
Company Intro
With 175 years of operational experience, we’re a trusted expert and innovator delivering sustainable solutions to the global marine market.
James Fisher serves customers in specialised segments of the marine market, including defence, oil and gas, ports, construction and renewables, where a strong track record of safety, integrity, innovation and responsible operations is a key differentiator. We have a strong marine operations heritage - a 175-year history, and through continual innovation and the application of operational and commercial excellence, we actively aim to create value for customers, delivering results that drive growth.
Job Purpose
Support the HR services to the group operating companies by providing efficient, timely and professional administration throughout the HR life cycle, and HR project support to the Group HR team.
This role will focus on supporting the continued development and delivery of key people data and management information through quality reports and dashboards in line with the Employee Strategy. Reporting to the HR Systems and Data Lead, and working closely with the Group HR team, and Business Partners, the role will support on the development and integration of technology and system to ensure they are being used to their full potential.Key Accountabilities
- Update employee HR files ensuring appropriate documentation saved
- Carry out aspects of administration for the HR Life Cycle including: issuing contracts of employment and appropriate supporting forms, ensuring appropriate approval is in place, ensuring correct documentation is received from all new starters and personnel files are maintained in line with auditing requirements, sending probation reminders to line managers to promote timely completion, issuing contract changes and monitor to ensure they are signed and returned in a timely manner, ensuring resignation letter and termination forms received for leavers, as applicable, and all letters are tailored and issued in a prompt and timely manner, Responding with all reference requests for new and former employees.
- Liaise with the payroll team to process all changes prior to the payroll deadlines
- Professional first point for the department for HR telephone or email queries, escalating more complex level queries to the wider team as appropriate
- Responsible for updating, reporting and report running via the HR systems and platforms
- To organise and administrate some of the company benefits, for new starts and following contract changes, liaising with the relevant companies and ensuring all administration is completed in a timely manner.
- Support the team with initiation and delivery of Group HR Projects from an administration perspective
- Support the administration of Learning and Development events
Skills, Experience and Qualifications
- Strong IT skills for communication and documentation (ie. Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Demonstrate our valued behaviours – integrity, energy, resilience, and a pioneering spirit.
- CIPD qualified desired but not essential
Experience
- Practical understanding and experience of key HR processes and practices
- Excellent communication and influencing skills, oral; written and presentation
- Innovative and creative ‘can do’ attitude and approach
- Ability to manage and prioritise a high volume of work
- Strong project management, planning and implementing skills
- Strong IT skills for communication and documentation (ie. Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- HR qualification, or willingness to work towards (preferred but not essential)
- Monitoring, measuring and providing feedback on process performance and usage.
Skills
- A high degree of integrity, confidentiality and commitment
- Able to prioritise effectively to meet deadlines and work without supervision
- Project Management skills
We are looking for a team player who can demonstrate excellent communication skills, oral; written and presentation, has innovative and creative ‘can do’ attitude and proactive approach, ability to manage and prioritise a high volume of work whilst ensuring confidentiality.
If this sounds like the ideal next step in your career, then click ‘apply’ now!
Due to the volume of applications we receive for our vacancies, on occasion applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment
James Fisher and Sons are committed to taking positive action on diversity and strongly encourage applications for candidates from all backgrounds. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and recognise that our success depends on our talented and diverse workforce. For more information Click here
