HR Assistant

Ocean Automotive are one of the South's most prestigious automotive groups operating businesses across Dorset and Somerset. The role will be based at our Head Office in Poole, but will require travel to our other sites, so a driving licence is essential.

You will be responsible for the following:

• Processing starters and leavers, including induction of new starters, check in and end of probations, ensuring this is communicated with payroll.
• Manage the People Team inbox, responding in a timely manner.
• Administrating company benefit schemes, including updating relevant systems.
• Assisting in any People related meetings, with minute taking a requirement.
• Responsible for ensuring we meet all uniform requirements, managing stock levels, ordering and issuing of uniform to team members.
• Organising and booking training courses and updating HR system.
• Support the Head of People with day-to-day admin duties.

This is a varied role where priorities can change quickly, you will be liaising with several different stakeholders through a variety of communication channels so excellent communication skills are key. You will have strong organisation and time management skills. You must have a thorough understanding of the need to handle information securely, confidentially and with discretion. As an individual you will be professional, positive, have a high attention to detail and accuracy and a team-player.

Salary is dependant on experience (26-27k, based on a 40 hour week). Happy to discuss hours ranging from 35-40 hours per week.

In addition to your basic, we offer a range of benefits to help with everyday life including:

• Health Cash Plan - which provides extensive mental health support, GP consultations cash back for dentist fees, opticians, prescription fees, professional care claims as well as private consultations.
• Mental Health Support - all our managers are trained in Mental Health as well as Mental Health First Aiders across our business to help support you when required.
• Simply Rewards - access to 100+ amazing rewards and discounts, including gym memberships.
• Car Benefit Scheme - option to lease a car for the brand you work for, starting at £209 a month.
• Pension, with Aviva - you can pay as much as you like into your pension, plus we company contribute as well.
• Life Assurance - peace of mind for your nearest and dearest when they need it the most.
• Sick pay – up to the discretion of your line manager.
• Paid Annual Flu Vaccinations - early access to the flu vaccination onsite in Poole and Yeovil.
• Vehicle purchase discounts - various ways in which you can purchase a new car from all our brands.
• Discounts on services - MOT, servicing, parts, accessories and merchandise at reduced rates for you and your family.
• Local discounts - with local hospitality and leisure brands.
• Holiday allowance - 30 days including bank holidays, time to spend with your friends and family.
• Cycle to work scheme - with the Green Cycle initiative.
• Refer a friend - to come and work for us and be rewarded up to £2000, dependant on the role being recruited.
• Career development - industry-leading training from the brand you represent and full ongoing support inhouse with our learning management system.
• Tool insurance - this is covered up the value of £10k.
• Wellbeing dog - having a pet in the workplace can really help reduce stress levels, so introducing Chester our wellbeing dog based at central support office.
• Social events - opportunity to get together with your colleagues, recent events have been go karting, Charity quiz nights, Goodwood, Private cinema trips.

Please note that there is no onsite parking for this role. So, if you demonstrate our values, Energy, Expertise, Pride and Integrity, then we would like to hear from you as soon as possible.