Holland & Barrett Hiring for HR Assistant at Nuneaton Full Time

Salary: £Competitive + Company benefits

It’s a really exciting time to be at Holland & Barrett. We are investing across all areas of our business with a vision of empowering our customers to live happier, healthier lives. Our mission is to be the leading player in global wellness chosen by millions as their trusted partner for personalised wellness journeys. To achieve this goal, we are embarking on a radical transformation. We are recruiting top talent in all areas of our business, from Finance to Digital Marketing, from HR to IT, as well as new functions around Health and Wellness.

The Role:
The People Services Officer role is an integral role within the HR central team, whereby you will be first point of contact for all aspects of the Colleague lifecycle within our Retail and Store Support Centre Teams. You will support the day-to-day HR operation for our UK and Republic of Ireland operations, working within a team of People Services Officers, an administrator and a team of HRBP’s. The role will be reporting into the HR Shared Service Manager, whereby you will get actively involved in supporting both field HR teams and internal HR teams.

The role will be based within our Store Support Centre in Nuneaton with the ability to work remotely if required.

Responsibilities include:
Provide telephone and in person advice by working closely with Managers on all HR Generalist issues such as right to work procedures, visa/immigration, probationary periods, references, sickness issues, and to ensure they are managed and implemented effectively

Provide first level advice to support managers and colleagues with company policies and procedures, maintaining accurate records across all People Policy’s

Complete all Colleague onboarding for new starters, promotion, secondment positions across all business areas

Provide Line Managers and Colleagues with comprehensive advice and management of maternity, paternity, shared parental leave, adoption policy and procedures

Supporting Line Managers for low risk probationary, performance management and immigration regulations, e.g., extensions and terminations

Designing new starter inductions by working with the relevant internal teams – Payroll/IT/functional business units to ensure that new starters are set up on systems and induction plans are in place

Working in conjunction with the functional leads to ensure all payroll changes are accurately communicated and updated on a monthly basis for all business units

Complete Immigration checks with Home Office, follow on advice obtained and support Line Managers to action any necessary legislation requirements and company procedures

Provide insightful reports and accurate trend data to the HR Shared Service Manager as

Effectively prioritise and manage a high volume of various types of HR generalist queries received via telephone, teams and inbox management

Working closely with managers to coach and develop capability to enable the Colleague lifecycle to continue whilst enhancing their knowledge on all areas of HR Policy, procedure and practice

Providing advice and support in the effective management of both long term and short term frequent intermittent absence, facilitating Occupational Health referrals as and when needed, working in conjunction with the ER team

Developing effective relationships with the business to promote good HR practices across the organisation

The Person:
You will have a proven HR background at Officer or Advisor level with an innovative approach to act as an ambassador for HR by providing the business with an excellent HR service. You will have up to date knowledge of employment law and legislation matters, meticulous attention to detail and outstanding communication skills able to communicate effectively at all levels creating a positive impact both internally and externally.

A basic understanding of how business operates and is inquisitive and interested to establish how you can add value to all business areas

Structured and organised approach able to effectively manage workload against competing demands

Forward thinking about streamlining processes for ultimate efficiency internally and externally

Excellent problem solving, with ability to probe and establish real issues and identify correct solutions

Strong decision-making skills able to consider all of the appropriate factors when deciding a course of action, able to rapidly assimilate the information available on which to base decisions and make firm decisions quick required

Able to effectively use all Microsoft Word packages to a high level of ability including PowerPoint to create basic presentations and Excel to build intermediate models and functionality

Knowledge/experience of using HRIS systems for HR case Management

CIPD qualification preferred although not essential

We offer:
Pension 3% company contribution

Discounted Products – from day one you’ll get a 25% discount (on top of other promotions) when you shop at H&B on anything that you buy.

Holiday: 25 days paid holiday and 8 public holidays for you to do what you love

Colleague Recognition Scheme

Free Confidential Advice & Colleague Welfare if you need confidential advice 24/7

Mental Health First Aiders – we have lots of qualified Mental Health First Aiders because its all about your health & wellbeing

Refer and Earn Scheme – as we’re growing you can earn money by referring people to join us from your network

Learning and Development opportunity with Holland & Barrett is a great base for career development long term

And many more!

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The Company

Holland & Barrett is one of the nation’s most loved and trusted brands, known for offering quality health food, vitamins and supplements all sold by highly trained and qualified advisors.

Bucking the current trend of high street retailers, we forecast significant growth and expansion plans in the coming years, with considerable investment going into all areas of the business. We certainly embrace change and drive speed in everything we do. Every day presents a different challenge, but every day is also filled with fun, teamwork and passion to succeed and surpass every expectation.

Join us and see how far you can go…

Department:
Human Resources

City:
Nuneaton

Job Type:
Full Time

Number of Hours:
37.5

Closing Date:
28 February 2022

Contract Type:
Permanent