We have an exciting opportunity for a HR Assistant/Advisor (Part time) on a fixed term basis to join our existing team at our Head Office in Leeds.
This role is part-time at 24 hours per week over 4 days covering maternity leave. The salary will be pro‑rated. We are currently seeking a motivated and proactive team player to join our HR team as an HR Assistant/Advisor. The successful candidate will be working alongside the HR Advisor and supporting the Head of HR in delivering all HR activities across the business and providing advice and assistance to line managers and staff. You will play a key role in delivering a timely, professional, and efficient HR service, ensuring smooth day‑to‑day operations.
Your Duties and Responsibilities
* Support the Head of HR to implement the HR strategy across the business.
* Work closely with managers across the business, assisting them to understand and implement policies and procedures and employment legislation, ensuring compliance with relevant statutory legislation and HR best practice.
* Provide confidential support to employees on all HR issues or queries in line with policies, procedures, and legislation.
* Lead on ER cases including grievances, disciplinary and performance improvements ethically, efficiently, and in line with policy and procedures.
* Assist managers in implementing the Company’s absence management procedures with the aim of reducing sickness absence levels; provide support to managers on capability issues.
* Implement the business’s recruitment strategy; drive an in‑house recruitment solution and minimise reliance on agencies.
* Assist managers in the development and successful management of targeted recruitment programmes, such as apprenticeships, work experience, internships and graduate programmes.
* Support line managers with yearly performance reviews, identifying and providing training where required. Support managers to ensure employee progress is regularly reviewed in line with the performance management cycle.
* Working closely with line managers at all levels (coaching, mentoring, training), assisting them to understand policies, procedures and employment legislation, and support/promote the learning and development of staff.
* Identify, plan, coordinate inductions for new staff where required.
* Promote a positive culture, ensuring behaviours are in line with Steeper values.
* Continuously monitor engagement levels within the business area from doing regular walk arounds, site calls/visits, communicating regularly with all stakeholders – look for new ways to drive positive change, and improve communications.
* Assist in supporting the rollout of People initiatives, projects and improvements within the organisation.
* Maintain CIPD and keep abreast of legislative changes.
* Support the Head of HR to ensure compliance with all laws and regulations; report any concerns regarding potential breaches and follow up on actions so that the business achieves its compliance requirements.
* Ensure HR correspondence, systems, processes and records are accurate, updated in a timely manner, and managed in line with Data Protection requirements.
* Fulfilment of additional other ad hoc duties as required.
What we’re looking for
* Proven generalist HR experience at HR Assistant / Advisor level
* Strong communication skills
* Good Word and Excel knowledge
* Ability to build and maintain good relationships
* Strong attention to detail
* CIPD Level 3 or above qualification (or currently working towards it) would be highly desirable.
How to Apply
To apply, please complete an application form and submit your CV via our online portal. Alternatively, download the application form and email it to hr@steepergroup.com. If you do not hear from us within 14 days we will have to inform you that your application has not been successful.
About Steeper
Steeper Group is a privately‑owned business that has been operating for over 100 years. We specialise in prosthetics, orthotics and accessible technology with a focus on creating life‑changing solutions for our customers. Our vision is to create life’s turning points together, delivering innovative products and services across the UK.
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