AddressJob Title: HR Assistant – 12 Month Fixed Term Contract
Knauf stands for opportunity. We know that opportunity looks different to each person, and we are proud that we see opportunity in everyone. This exciting role within Knauf Insulation could be the perfect next opportunity for you to build a unique career, in a values-led culture with a clear purpose of making tomorrow a home for all of us. We are a global manufacturer of construction materials and within our Group, our 41,500 team members in 90 countries across 300 sites provide a huge opportunity for anyone with ambition and energy. We value everyone's contribution equally and we ask that you bring your whole self to work, to enrich the business further, as together we achieve more in a safe and inclusive environment.
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Can you say ‘yes’?...
- Do you thrive working in a fast-paced environment?
- Do you know how to organise and prioritise workloads?
- Do you have a strong eye for detail?
As HR Assistant, you will provide a comprehensive and best practice HR service to the business. You will acquire, maintain and develop employees to ensure that the company has the required skills and competencies to achieve its objectives.
What you’ll be doing…
- Provide advice and guidance to managers and employees’ on all HR policies.
- Manage monthly headcount reporting ensuring full accuracy of data submitted.
- Oversee all internal HR systems ensuring data is up to date and GDPR compliant to allow for monthly KPI reporting.
- Work with the HR Advisors to provide full support for first stage disciplinary/grievance hearings across all locations.
- Provide support to the Talent Acquisition Coordinator on recruitment and selection. Provide interview support to line managers as and when required.
- Oversee and manage absence across all locations with Occupational Health and ensure the absence management policy is followed including the promotion of our wellbeing strategy.
- Work alongside Trade Unions and seek ways to improve TU relationships across KINE.
- Provide administrative HR support such as employment contracts and letter drafting as and when directed.
What we’d love for you to have:
We are interested in you as a person, your attitude, behaviours, and values. If you have the willingness to learn anything you need for the role that you don't already have, we'd love to speak to you.
If you have any of the following – this would be an added advantage:
- Candidates must be able to demonstrate evidence in the development and implementation of employment policies and procedures. Experience of the full recruitment process including interviewing and assessment is advantageous.
- The ability to work autonomously and be a strong team player is essential for this role
- Candidates must be able to demonstrate strong influencing, persuading, coaching and negotiating skills at interview.
- Evidence in building strong working relationships with key stakeholders (often remote) is also essential.
- Candidates must possess a full UK driving license, as this role will require travel between all UK sites. A willingness to travel and the flexibility to accommodate overnight stays (when appropriate) is essential.
We'll provide:
- Enhanced Holiday Pay – 33 days including bank holidays plus the opportunity to purchase more
- 16 weeks Company Sick Pay after 3 months of service
- Group Income Protection
- Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption packages
- Life Assurance – 4 x annual salary
- Defined Contribution Pension Scheme
- Staff Bonus Scheme
- Career Progression Routes
- Employee Assistance Programme through Health Assured
- Westfield Health Cash Plan
- Perkbox
- Access to Costco Membership
- Wickes Employee Purchase Scheme
- On site Gyms
- Wellbeing Initiatives and Mental Health First Aiders
- Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- On site Car Charging Points
What happens next?
We appreciate that your time is precious and applying for a new job can be a lengthy process, so we will reply to your application ASAP.
