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HR Assistant

Employer
Hays
Location
Reading, England
Salary
£26000.00 - £30000.00 per annum
Closing date
12 Oct 2019

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Sector
Information Technology / Tech / Telecommunications
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
HR Jobs Level
Advisor
Specialist Area
General HR Function

Job Details

An exciting opportunity for a HR assistant based in Reading

Your new company
Our client is a professional services and technology partner to global, defence, energy, space and intelligence & communications programmes. Based in Reading

Your new role

* Supporting both the Group HR Director and the on-site HR leads in delivering the Group HR strategy
* Acting as super user for the Group HRIS system
* All group HR administration including drafting contracts and offer letters, changes to terms and conditions letters etc
* Ensuring all group HR files are up to date (soft and hard copy)
* Acting as first point of contact for all HR related queries, both from line managers and on-site HR leads, providing timely and accurate advice
* Face to face support in employee meetings as necessary (disciplinary, grievance, redundancy, flexible working etc)
* Ensuring HR policies are up to date and relevant
* Booking training courses, liaising with training providers, making recommendations to group HR Director for possible L&D opportunities
* Ensuring all benefits administration is up to date and accurate, liaising with providers as necessary and owning relevant benefit renewal processes
* Producing reports as required
* Contributing across the HR team as a whole, recommending improvements to systems and procedures to improve efficiency in the department and also by supporting the group HR Director in developing HR's strategic role within the organisation
* Project managing any HR change programs as necessary
* Any other reasonable duties as required by the group HR Director

What you'll need to succeed
Essential Requirements:

* Excellent administration skills and attention to detail
* Excellent organisational skills - ability to multi-task and deal with multiple stakeholders
* Strong Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
* In depth knowledge of HRIS systems
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, written and oral
* Ability to travel across UK and potentially Europe
* Candidates must have an existing right to live and work in the UK.
* Candidates will need to undergo an internal BPSS check prior to gaining site access.
* Candidates will also need to either hold a current SC clearance or be willing and eligible to undergo a Security Clearance check (SC level) upon starting their employment with the company. To gain SC clearance you will normally need at least 5 years' UK residency

Preferred but not essential:

* CIPD qualified (or equivalent)
* Up to date UK employment law knowledge
* Project management skills
* Change management experience
* Compensation and Benefits experience
* Payroll experience

What you'll get in return

* 25 days' holiday
* Discretionary annual bonus scheme
* Company pension scheme

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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