Job Description
Make your mark as HR Officer at Boskalis! The HR Officer provides support to the Managers and employees of Boskalis in providing an effective and efficient HR service to Boskalis Westminster and its subsidiary groups.
Main Tasks:
Visa and Immigration
* Act as the main point of contact for all visa-related inquiries, offering guidance and support to employees and managers.
* Oversee the visa application process for new hires and current employees, ensuring timely submissions and thorough follow-up.
* Collaborate with external immigration consultants and legal advisors to ensure full compliance with immigration laws and regulations.
* Provide guidance to the HR Administrator on visa processes for overseas employees, ensuring compliance with regulations and timely submission of paperwork.
* Oversee the visa spreadsheet to ensure all data is accurate and up to date.
Training
* Manage the Boskalis Academy, including organising training sessions and arranging necessary development courses.
* Notify managers of mandatory training requirements for their teams and ensure timely completion.
HR Generalist Duties
* Monitor employee absences, flagging any unsatisfactory records based on established triggers. Advise the Line Manager accordingly.
* Support payroll activities by working with the HR Advisor to meet monthly payroll deadlines.
* Managing the recruitment process.Screen candidate CVs, progressing or rejecting applicants as appropriate, and contribute to recruitment initiatives.
* Generate reports for the HR Manager on a quarterly basis or as needed.
* Support in HR inductions, ensuring all relevant documentation is logged and maintained.
* Conduct one-month catch-ups with new employees, maintaining accurate records of discussions and outcomes.
* Coordinate probationary period reviews by sending timely communications to managers and issuing relevant letters to employees.
* General HR Support and advice to Managers and employees.
* Provide training and supervision to the HR Administrator to ensure tasks are completed efficiently and on time.
* Managing casework and advising on UK employment legislation when appropriate.
* Undertake additional tasks as assigned by the HR Manager, ensuring the necessary training has been provided.
* Initiating Occupational Health referrals and providing support to employees in their well-being and return-to-work processes.
* Provide guidance on all employee relations issues across the business, including policies and procedures, compliance, and employment law, and advise managers and staff on their interpretation and application.
* Advise and support Managers on disciplinary, grievance and other statutory processes.
Required Knowledge & Experience:
* Two years HR Officer experience is essential.
* Understanding of UK employment legislation.
* Advanced level with the use of Microsoft Word/Excel (Workday / payroll would also be advantageous)
* Highly developed communication skills
* Professional and discreet manner
* Able to run reports from data provided.
* The desire for a career within the HR profession
* CIPD Level 5 qualification
* Experience of working in a fast paced HR Department
* Willingness to travel if appropriate to other sites to expand on knowledge.
* Team player.
Qualifications
What you can expect:
A dynamic environment: A job where you can make an impact as part of a diverse, international team of experts.
Rewarding conditions: As well as offering a competitive salary we give industry leading benefits, including 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (based on a full-time contract), a generous pension package, with the opportunity to add flexible benefits, such as private health care, and the purchase of additional holiday days; free parking and beverages. Conveniently located office with a friendly, supportive team.
Career development: Plenty of opportunities to realise your full potential with training and development through our Boskalis Academy.
Extra information:
Your team: Reporting to the HR Manager, you will work as a HR Officer, alongside the HR Advisor and HR Administrator.
Where you will work: You will be working at the Westminster House in Fareham, Hampshire, UK. Whilst the role is based in Fareham, we offer up to 2 days a week hybrid working.
Full/part-time job: The position of HR Officer is a full-time job - 37.5 hours a week.
Next steps: Apply easily by completing the online application form. Interviews are held online and in the office. Once it’s clear we’re a good match, we’ll make you an offer – and look forward to welcoming you to the company.
Additional Information
We’ll be happy to answer your questions about the position. Please contact HR department: +44 1489 885933.
Interested? Please apply by filling in your details and by uploading your motivation letter and CV on our careers site.
We will be reviewing applications and conducting interviews on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to apply early. Please note that the position may be closed as soon as a suitable candidate is found.
Disclaimer for recruitment and selection agencies
We don’t accept any unsolicited applications or CVs from recruitment and selection agencies.