HR Assistant Reading, England
Job description
About us
New Meaning is a growing social enterprise covering Buckinghamshire, Berkshire, Oxfordshire and Warwickshire. One of the first things to know about us is we are inclusive and fun! Our goal since 2006 has been working to help people build strengths and find meaning. Beginning as a not-for-profit business and project management consultancy we have gone on to establish three separate sister companies; New Meaning Training, New Meaning Construction and New Meaning Foundation (a registered charity). They have a unifying purpose of helping people to construct a better life for themselves. Together they are building strengths, building lives and building futures.
New Meaning Training (who this job is with) is an alternative education provision helping young people to find their strengths and develop the confidence and skills to earn their own living. Around 250 young people will join one of three programmes this year, many having been referred by secondary schools, pupil referral units and Special Education Needs settings. We currently offer four learning programmes; Construction Skills, Work & Study programme, Sports, Fitness and Public Services and the ACHIEVE Life-skills programme, all of which incorporate functional skills qualifications (Maths and English). It's with Work & Study programme that this role is with. Since New Meaning Training opened its first centre in High Wycombe in 2015, the organisation is now supporting young people across Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Warwickshire, West Midlands, Berkshire and Cambridgeshire. .
Our work environment includes:
- Company perks
- Regular social events
- On-the-job training
- Flexible working hours
- Relaxed atmosphere
- Safe work environment
- Lively atmosphere
- Wellness programmes
If your skill set lies in HR and you're passionate about the work we do, supporting then this is the job for you! You'd get to work with a fantastic, passionate team who create an energising and caring work environment. This is an indication of the tasks you would do:
Assisting the People Manager in the following HR/People Management Functions:
Maintaining Job-Role Profiles
Drafting Job Role Adverts
Recruiting of new staff (scheduling interviews, advertising, etc) for all areas
Publicising roles through social media
Managing a volunteer campaign
Ensuring Safe Recruitment practices are met
Tracking onboarding process for each new starter to ensure complete
Tracking probation period to ensure policy is followed
Reporting – absenteeism, leave balances, contract reviews, etc
Assisting with performance management administration
Job Types: Can be Flexible
Location: It is based in Reading or High Wycombe plus occasional travel to our sites
Salary: £22,000.00-£26,000.00 per year
Key Requirements - Must have a full UK licence and a car.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Salary: £22,000.00-£26,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Flexitime
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
