Role: The labour controller is responsible for monitoring, analysing and optimising labour utilisation and productivity across production. This role works closely with the Production and HR teams to administer absence processes, provide data and narrative to allow senior managers to undertake planning activities. The successful candidate must be comfortable dealing with a variety of stakeholders at different levels of the business, be good with data and enjoy working at pace. Key Areas: Work close with the Manufacturing managers on labour gap analysis and support with the workforce planning to meet productivity Responsible for correct absence records in the time and attendance system Produce reports for line managers and ensure that absences are recorded correctly into Time and attendance system Keep HR/Manufacturing Managers and Factory Manager up to date and attend daily meeting ensuring trackers are maintained Ensure end of month closure is completed in time and attendance system to ensure employee correct payment of absence by payroll Ensure absence certification checks are complete in a timely manner for payroll cut off Responsible for highlighting end of month closure date and highlighting to managers any employees at risk of non payments Provide admin support for interviews and investigations Identify AWOL absence and report to HR Daily / Weekly / Monthly absence & holiday graphs for review Percentage by department Who is off for what reason Arrange Weekly meetings to discuss Daily / Weekly / Monthly leavers graphs for review Percentage by depart Arrange Weekly meetings to discuss Support Managers with any probation and absence disciplinary meetings and absence reviews by preparing reports; investigation packs, note taking and outcome letters Support managers with Occupational health referrals Coordinate Employees’ Health Surveillance appointments Key Performance Indicators: Delivery of KPI and trend data Skills: Proficient in the use of MS Office Suite (mail merge, graphs, pivot tables, v-look ups) Ability to design and narrate data Ability to understand people data sets (e.g. shift patterns, FTE, absence entitlements) Computer Literacy essential Fast and accurate when typing or entering data with meticulous attention to detail Keen to develop in role and supportive of process improving and new ways of working Ability to maintain confidence Ability to juggle multiple responsibilities simultaneously Team Player Experience: Administration experience in a busy role What we offer: • Competitive pay, including nightshift allowance • Ongoing training and development opportunities • Company pension scheme (T&C applies) • Company private health insurance (T&C applies) • Staff discounts Wage stream, Cycle to work, gym discount • A supportive team environment in a stable and growing business Shift Pattern: 2-2-3 (2 on, 2 off, 3 on on rotation) Please note, we retain the right to close this vacancy or keep it open subject to volume and quality of applications. We would, therefore, encourage candidates to submit an application as soon as possible.