Human Resources Officer Leicester, England
Job description
Who we are:
We are a growing private security company based in Leicester providing 24/7 security at various sites and events. We are looking to recruit a human resources officer who can start ASAP to provide full administrative support for the day-to-day running and operations of the business.
What we are looking for:
Previous relevant work experience is a bonus. However, we will also consider individuals who have recently graduated and are seeking an opportunity to learn and develop within the company.
Duties & responsibilities include:
- have a clear understanding of your employer's business objectives and be able to devise and implement policies that support them
- write and develop job descriptions, person specifications and job adverts
- manage the application process - check application forms, shortlist, interview, select successful candidate/s and inform unsuccessful ones
- appoint, develop and retain the right staff
- ensure that prospective staff have the right to work at the organisation
- plan and sometimes deliver training, including new staff inductions
- deal with staff welfare and administration-centred activities
- advise on pay and other benefits
- undertake salary reviews and manage redundancy programmes
- carry out strategy and planning activities and develop strategies to meet immediate and long-term staff requirements
- develop and implement policies on issues such as working conditions, performance management, equal opportunities, disciplinary procedures and absence management
- advise line managers in how to implement policies and procedures
- liaise with a range of people involved in policy areas such as staff performance and health and safety
- promote equality and diversity as part of the culture of the organisation
- negotiate with staff and their representatives (e.g. trade union officials) on issues relating to pay and conditions, contracts and redundancy
- prepare staff handbooks, administer payroll and maintain employee records
- interpret and advise on employment law
- deal with grievances and implement disciplinary procedures
- analyse training needs in conjunction with departmental managers.
Skills required:
- business awareness and management skills
- interpersonal skills to form effective working relationships with people at all levels
- IT and numeracy skills, with strong IT skills required if managing/operating computerised payroll and benefits systems
- organisational and planning skills
- the ability to analyse, interpret and explain employment law
- integrity and approachability, as managers and staff must feel able to discuss sensitive and confidential issues with you
- curiosity and a willingness to challenge organisational culture where necessary
- teamworking skills and the ability to collaborate well with others
- the ability to compile and interpret statistical data and communicate it in a professional and understandable manner
- influencing and negotiating skills to implement personnel policies
- the ability to work well under pressure
- the ability to juggle multiple tasks and to prioritise your workload
- potential to handle a leadership role
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £24,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Language training provided
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Leicester: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Human resources (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- CIPD (preferred)
Work Location: One location
Application deadline: 10/03/2023
Reference ID: Human Resources Officer
