At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide HR support, manage employee records, and assist with recruitment and onboarding.
- Company: Join Keolis Amey Metrolink, the UK's largest light rail network!
- Benefits: Enjoy free tram travel, 25 days holiday, and amazing discounts at major retailers.
- Other info: Flexible hybrid working, career development opportunities, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.
- Why this job: Gain diverse experience in HR while making a real impact on our people strategy.
- Qualifications: Previous HR, recruitment, or payroll experience; proficient in HR software and Microsoft Office.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
Join our team at Keolis Amey Metrolink (KAM), the largest light rail network in the UK! Come and join our People team, we are recruiting for a People Services Assistant. You will roll your sleeves up and get stuck into providing an all-round HR support service to the wider business and the people team.
The role will offer you lots of variety as no day will be the same, there is lots of opportunity to develop your payroll, HR process and system knowledge. There will be opportunity to change the way we do things and support process improvement projects.
You will play a key role in coordinating and maintaining accurate employee records, supporting the recruitment and onboarding of new hires, maintaining the HR system, monthly payroll and providing first line advice and guidance to colleagues and managers. As a team we provide first class customer service to our colleagues, ensuring best practice is at the forefront of what we do, bringing to life our people strategy - Attract, Develop, Retain.
- Managing the full onboarding process for new starters within SLA and payroll deadline.
- Complete all People Services administration activities in relation to contracts of employment including appointments, termination and variation of contractual terms, rewards and retirement.
- Maintaining HR system data to ensure accuracy as data feeds into dashboards for period reporting.
- Support running monthly / period HR statistics reporting to provide analysis to the HR team on wider business areas – sickness, absence, leavers.
- Support process improvement projects.
- Administer & maintain medical records on cascade including pre-employment, periodic health surveillance & medication checks.
Previous experience in an HR, recruitment or Payroll administrator role.
Proficient in HR software and Microsoft Office Suite such as Outlook, Word and Excel.
Know your audience, delivering excellent customer service.
Flexible approach and able to adapt to meet the needs of the business.
A starting salary £31,140 depending on skills and experience.
Full time - hybrid working (3 days in the office at 2 days work from home).
Free Tram Travel for all our colleagues, plus a sponsored pass for an immediate family member.
25 days holiday, plus bank holidays.
Access to Amazing Discounts at major retailers including Asda, Currys PC World, John Lewis and many more.
Family Friendly Policies including enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
Wellbeing Support including free counselling, health checks and Employee Assistance Programme.
Supporting your development focusing on career pathways and professional fees covered if required for role.
At KAM, we celebrate the diversity of our customers, communities, and colleagues, and strive for a workforce which is equitable, inclusive and representative of the communities we serve and we strongly encourage applicants of all genders, ages, ethnicities, cultures, abilities, and sexual orientation to apply.
We recognise the importance of flexibility in the workplace and where possible, we will do our best to consider alternative working patterns or flexible arrangements to help you balance work and life in a way that works for you and the business.
To ensure you are given the best opportunity to succeed in the recruitment process, please let us know if you will require any support or reasonable adjustments.
Pre-employment medical (level subject to role). Criminal Records self-declaration check, in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974).
Services Assistant in Manchester employer: KeolisAmey Metrolink
Join a vibrant team at the heart of Manchester's Metrolink network, where your role as a Mechanical Maintenance Fitter will be pivotal in ensuring the smooth operation of one of the UK's most iconic transport systems. We pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and inclusive work culture that values diversity and encourages professional growth, offering you the chance to enhance your skills while collaborating with passionate colleagues. With a commitment to safety and excellence, you'll find a rewarding environment that empowers you to make a meaningful impact in the community.
