Hr Officer

HR Officer
Northampton, Northamptonshire (hybrid working)
The Company
Yusen Logistics is working to become the world’s preferred supply chain logistics company. Our complete offer is designed to forge better connections between businesses, customers and communities - through innovative supply chain management, freight forwarding, warehousing and distribution services. As a company, we’re dedicated to a culture of continuous improvement, ensuring everyone who works with us is committed, connected and creative in making us the world’s preferred choice.
We are now looking for an HR Officer to join our fast paced, professional HR team for a full-time contract that is anticipated to end in October 2024.
The Benefits
- Salary of up to £39,000 per annum (depending on experience)
- Car allowance of £5,000 per annum
- Individual health cover
- 25 days’ holiday per year (excluding Bank Holidays) and 5 days' Volunteer Leave per year (pro-rata)
- Free eye test
- Opportunity for unpaid leave
- Company Pension Scheme
- Employee Referral Scheme
- Employee benefits i.e. free eye test, up to 25% off gym membership, high street vouchers
- Critical Illness Cover
- MyStrength Wellbeing App
- Online Mental Health First Aiders
- Free online platform for Pilates and yoga, mindfulness and meditation, 24/7 support, diet and nutrition advice
- Tailored development and career opportunities
We are looking for a CIPD qualified HR officer with experience in a similar role to join our team and help make Yusen the logistics provider of choice.
You’ll have the chance to grow and develop your career with our world-class company whilst making a positive impact on human resources across the UK business. It’s a varied role with plenty of challenge and ample opportunity to get involved with projects and other engaging activities.
What’s more, our generous benefits package will ensure a healthy work/life balance. If this sounds like the opportunity you’ve been looking for, please read on!
The Role
As an HR Officer, you will provide an effective, efficient, timely and professional generalist HR service to operational management, functions management and employees across the UK.
Specifically, you will provide advice and support to managers, colleagues and line managers across the business for a wide range of topics. These will include attendance management, disciplinary and grievance processes, performance management, business restructures, health and wellbeing, TUPE processes and contract termination procedures.
You will also support the business with change initiatives and the implementation of projects as required, as well as providing administrative support to the wider Business Support function.
Additionally, you will:
- Attend disciplinary, grievance and appeal hearings
- Provide support and advice for performance improvement activities
- Support employees and managers in welfare and capability processes
- Oversee occupational health referrals
- Support recruitment, induction, internal talent identification and development
About You
To be considered as an HR Officer, you will need:
- A CIPD qualification (ideally Chartered)
- Demonstrable experience as an HR Officer or similar level position, advising managers of all levels on the full spectrum of HR matters
- Sound knowledge of employment law, particularly relating to disciplinary, absence management and equality
- Knowledge of HR best practice
- The ability to generate ideas on process improvement and best practice
- A full, valid driving licence (travel to other Yusen sites will be required)
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those under consideration will be contacted.
Yusen Logistics is an equal opportunities employer, who encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible applicants regardless of their personal circumstances. We make our recruiting decisions solely based on the skillset and experience. Diversity allows us to create an inclusive environment, where our employees can strive and grow their potential.
The closing date for this vacancy is 19th January 2024.
Other organisations may call this role Human Resources Advisor, HR Advisor, Human Resources Officer, HR Occupational Health Advisor, or HR Health and Wellbeing Advisor.
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