Human Resources Officer
Location: Willenhall
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: 40 hours per week
Salary: Competitive
Benefits: Company Sick Pay Scheme, Additional Holidays, Company Pension Scheme, Staff Discount, Long Service Awards, Life Cover, Cycle to Work Scheme, Employee Volunteering Opportunities, Company Vehicle commensurate with job role
We have an exciting opportunity for a Human Resources Officer to work within a fast paced HR department. We are looking for someone motivated and driven to support, advise and coach on operational HR issues, with a passion and flare for Recruitment. Your role will be to provide operational support, advice, training and coaching to line management, implementing HR policies, processes and engagement initiatives across the wider business towards developing greater people management capabilities. Whilst supporting the business with their Recruitment Strategy.
You will be joining a forward-thinking family-owned business which began life in 1917, growing from humble beginnings into a company that now employs more than 5,000 people with a turnover of £1.3 billion. A.F. Blakemore & Son Ltd is one of the largest privately owned business in the UK. Who are committed to developing a loyal and dedicated workforce that is focused upon excellent customer service and behaving with honesty and integrity.
If you have the desire to help, with drive and determination for supporting through the HR team, then this could be the role for you!
Some Key Accountabilities
• To support, advise and coach managers on operational HR issues, including discipline and grievance, terms and conditions, policies, procedures and employment legislation
• To assist Business Divisions in the management and reduction of sickness absence
• To support the Property Department with store acquisitions, disposals and closures to ensure relevant people processes are carried out efficiently, effectively and are legally compliant
• To provide periodic business updates of HR activity aligned to the Key Performance Indicators
• Working in conjunction with the Training & Development team to design and deliver bespoke training solutions
• To actively engage with the management teams to champion colleague engagement across the business
• To support the companies recruitment strategy
Some Key Knowledge, Skills, Experience and Qualifications Required
• Full UK Driving Licence is essential
• HR/CIPD/Business Degree or equivalent is essential
• Ability to use logical and creative thinking to solve problems and make decisions
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to build strong working relationships
• Demonstrates integrity, a strong work ethic and understands the importance of confidentiality
You may also have experience in the following: HR Officer, HR Executive, HR Administration, HR Administrator, Human Resources Administrator, HR Assistant, Human Resources Assistant, HR Administrator, HR Generalist, Human Resources Generalist, HR Support, etc.
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