HR & Recruitment Officer

An opportunity has arisen for a HR & Payroll Officer to join our HR team to support both the HR Manager to provide consistent HR support to the business, ensuring policies and procedures are followed and kept up to date. The role will be based at our head office in Gosmore.

Key responsibilities:

• Co-ordination of all recruitment activities at all sites (Gosmore, Kempston and Great Yarmouth), and be the first point of contact for both candidates and agencies, looking after both internal and external recruitment channels, organising interviews and making job offers.
• Conducting interviews to support the business as required.
• Co-ordinating the on-boarding process, taking references, arranging start dates and collating all associated paperwork including eligibility to work.
• Provide initial induction training to all new starters.
• Coordinate the booking of training and development activities to meet the needs of the business and employees continuing professional development.
• Manage the Apprentice Levy Fund to support apprentices within the business and to support training opportunities.
• Manage the leaver / retirement process and all associated paperwork and tasks.
• Support management in the discharge of their staff management responsibilities across all sites.
• Supporting the HR Manager to ensure the Group is compliant with all employment legislation, keeping up to date with changes in employment legislation, advising the Group on appropriate and legal options for resolution of HR issues, developing, proposing and implementing Group HR policies.

You should ideally have the following attributes:

• Previous relevant experience in a similar role, especially within Recruitment & Selection.
• Ability to build effective relationships with line managers, employees at all levels of business & external organisations.
• Excellent organisational skills, and time management.
• Be able to work independently and prioritise workload.
• Strong understanding of HR Policies, procedures and employment law.
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Either already CIPD qualified or working towards level 5 in HR Management.

Closing date for internal applications: 9th September 2024.