Human Resources Assistant

The HR Assistant is responsible for supporting the Human Resources department in various administrative functions. This role involves handling employee records, maintaining HR systems, assisting with recruitment, ensuring compliance with HR policies, and providing general HR support to UK businesses. The HR Assistant works closely with the HR Operations Manager and Payroll Manager to ensure seamless and effective HR operations.

What will you do?

• HR Process Management
  • Support the entire employee lifecycle processes, including onboarding, benefits administration, performance evaluations, promotions, transfers, and offboarding.
  • Manage new hire onboarding processes, including documentation, orientation sessions, and induction.
  • Ensure smooth offboarding for departing employees, including exit interviews and return of company property.
  • Support in streamlining and continuously improving HR processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Maintain and update employee records, including personal information, employment history, and leave details.
  • Ensure data integrity and security in compliance with data protection regulations.
  • Support HR Operations manager to generate HR reports and metrics for management review and decision-making.
  • Support the administration of employee benefits programs, including health insurance, retirement plans, and other perks.
  • Provide employees with information and assistance related to benefits and compensation.
• Compliance And Legal
  • Stay updated on UK Employment laws, regulations, and industry best practices to ensure HR operations are in compliance.
  • Implement and monitor policies and practices that promote a diverse and inclusive workplace.
• Payroll Coordination
  • Collaborate with UK Payroll Manager to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing.
  • Verify payroll data, including salary adjustments, bonuses, and deductions, to ensure accuracy.
• Employee Relations
  • Support People Managers in dealing with first stage Employee Relations issues including wellbeing, absence management and disciplinary matters.
  • Proactively identify opportunities to enhance HR operations through process improvements and technology adoption.
  • Participate in HR projects and initiatives aimed at enhancing overall HR functions.

What do you bring?

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• Strong understanding of HR laws and regulations.
• Proficiency in HRIS (Human Resources Information System) software and MS Office Suite.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and leadership abilities.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to use data for decision-making.
• Ability to establish and build sound working relationships.
• Previous experience of working in a Human Resource department e.g. the use of HR databases and practices.

Our Benefits Package:

• A flexible, hybrid working environment.
• Generous holiday entitlement package totalling 33 days annual leave.
• Howden Pension Plan with a maximum employer contribution of 7%.
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, shared parental and adoption leave pay.
• Free onsite parking.
• Group Income Protection plan.
• Access to My Howden Benefits & Wellbeing Portal – Cycle2Work programme, range of discounts across various retailers, wealth of information to support health & wellbeing.
• Dedicated Help@Hand Service – free counselling, physiotherapy, financial support, medical second opinion, remote GP, personal training, nutrition consultations etc.
• Opportunity to be involved in our ESG ‘Bright Future’ initiatives – STEM ambassador & volunteering.

Chart is an equal opportunities employer. The Company intention in respect of recruitment, selection and promotion is to appoint the most suitable candidate for each job regardless of that person’s race, religious beliefs, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age or disability.