Wincanton Northampton, England, United Kingdom
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Job Description
Our people are at the core of our business and what makes Wincanton great. That’s why we provide significant opportunities for career progress, as well as training enrichment and multi-skilling, in a dynamic working environment.
Job Description
Our people are at the core of our business and what makes Wincanton great. That’s why we provide significant opportunities for career progress, as well as training enrichment and multi-skilling, in a dynamic working environment.
The good news is that our continued success and business growth has opened an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and dedicated individual to join our People Team in Northampton (Brackmills and Swan Valley) as a People Assistant.
This is an excellent opportunity to work as part of a team that supports our two sites with day-to-day operations, dealing with incoming queries as well as proactive monitoring in line with legislation and company HR policies.
This role is offered working Monday – Friday.
* Permanent contract with initial 13-week probation period
* 25 Days Holiday plus Bank Holidays
* Excellent transport links (Brackmills Industrial Estate)
* Free on-site car parking
* On-site canteen with Hot and Cold Vending Machines
* Retail + leisure discounts through company Benefit App
How will you contribute?
* Applying people policies and processes, ensuring the integrity of local people practices within the site.
* Supporting the site engagement – acting as a champion for the sites and promoting the annual surveys, participation, and communication of outcomes
* First line query resolution of basic HR and pay queries.
* Managing employee files and completing filing tasks
* Ensuring that corporate updates and information is displayed on site noticeboards and Management Team updated accordingly.
* Supporting the People Manager with tasks related to the implementation of the engagement survey, performance reviews and company initiatives.
* Acting as a notetaker and supporting meetings including issuing letters in disciplinary, grievance and absence meetings in accordance with company procedure
* Providing support for recruitment activities including the production of job adverts, sifting CVs, arranging interviews and monitoring of recruitment response – working proactively with the relevant line manager to ensure effective time to hire.
* Supporting with the new starter, onboarding, and life cycle experience
* Inputting of People metrics, including providing data on recruitment, starters, leavers, transfers, and sickness for KPI reporting
What will you bring?
* Experience in an Administrative role.
* Excellent organisation and time management skills
* Be computer literate with a high standard and experience in using MS Word
* Experience of using Excel, PowerPoint and web-based applications would be an advantage.
* Excellent attention to detail with a high level of accuracy
* Have a professional and flexible attitude.
* Must be able to work under own initiative as well as part of a team.
* Strong oral & written communication skills
* Good communicator to all varied levels including the management teams and office support functions.
Our Culture & Benefits
In addition to generous remuneration, we really value our people and offer a friendly, safety-first working environment, along with other benefits including company pension scheme, generous holidays, cycle to work scheme, employee benefits include, online discount platform, onsite parking and much more.
Our people are at the core of our business and what makes Wincanton grea t. That’s why we also provide significant opportunities for career development and progression, as well as training enrichment and multi-skilling, in a dynamic working environment.
Our Commitment
We are committed to providing equality of opportunity for all employees. We strive for an environment where all colleagues feel included, supported, and valued, whilst feeling they can be their whole selves within our workplaces. We are proud that our colleagues represent us, and our successes and we welcome your application.
Find out more: Wincanton champions a diverse workforce
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