Hr Specialist

HR Specialist

Location: South Ruislip: Reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Salary: £35,000 - £39,000
Working Hours: Full - Time (Monday - Friday / 8am – 5pm)

The HR Specialist is instrumental in recruitment, benefits administration, policy development, training, HR administration, internal communications, and employee engagement. This position requires a dynamic individual with a strong background in HR and comprehensive understanding of HR functions and a commitment to creating a supportive and inclusive workplace.

Key Responsibilities

Your duties will include but not limited to:

Employee Relations:

• Address employee concerns and mediate conflicts promptly.
• Implement policies and procedures to ensure a positive workplace culture.
• Conduct timely investigations into employee relations issues.
• Provide a dedicated and effective HR advisory service to employees that covers absence and health issues, conduct and capability, grievances, organisational change, and all other employee-relations matters.
• Manage the disciplinary, grievance, and appeals process, adhering to ACAS code of practice, conflict management, fostering a performance culture, and providing support to managers in employee relation issues.

Recruitment and Onboarding:

• Manage end-to-end recruitment processes, from job posting to onboarding.
• Conduct telephone and in person interviews, assess candidates, and make hiring recommendations.
• Liaise with relevant departments to facilitate a smooth orientation program for new hires including I.T for desk & email setup & the Health & Safety Manager for health & safety training.

Benefits Administration:

• Manage employee benefits programs.
• Assist employees with benefits-related inquiries including PerkBox enrolment.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

Policy Development:

• Assist in developing and updating HR policies and procedures.
• Communicate policy changes to employees.
• Ensure adherence to legal and regulatory requirements and ensure up to date knowledge of HR legislations.
• Help maintain a safe and inclusive workplace environment by ensuring adherence to health and safety policies.

Training and Development:

• Assist in Identifying training needs within the organisation.
• Assist in coordinating training programs and workshops.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of training initiatives.

HR Reporting & Administration:

• Maintain accurate and timely employee records and HR databases.
• Generate reports and analyse HR metrics.
• Handle all day-to-day HR administrative tasks such as updating employee files.
• Assist with payroll-related tasks, including timesheet verification and data entry.
• Following Sponsorship License requirements & regulations for onboarding sponsored employees.

Internal Communications:

• Assist in the communication, interpretation, and upkeep of employee handbook, employee directory, and organisational chart, and contribute to policy development.
• Support the HR team in preparing and distributing HR-related communications.

Employee Engagement:

• Contribute to employee engagement initiatives and company events.
• Liaising with the office manager to organise Company socials.

Qualifications:

Minimum CIPD 5 or equivalent (HR Degree or Masters)

Benefits:

In-house training programs.
Structured career development.
Cost price staff discount on products.
Employee referral scheme.
Perk Box.
Company socials.
Free on-site parking.

If you find this full-time HR Specialist role in Ruislip motivating and inspiring, please apply now to be considered.