HR Assistant in Grays

Are you looking for a long term temporary HR role - 7 months? Can you easily travel to West Thurrock, Grays?

This business was founded over 180 years ago as a simple soap and candle company. Today, they are the world's largest consumer goods company and home to iconic, trusted brands that make life a little bit easier in small but meaningful ways. They have spanned three centuries thanks to three simple ideas: innovation and passion. The insight, innovation and passion of talented teams has helped them grow into a company that is governed responsibly and ethically, that is open and transparent, and that supports good causes and protects the environment. It is a place where you can be proud to work and do something that matters.

What are we looking for?

• The HR Assistant duties involve a wide range of support activities for the HR department and the Organization's Leadership Team, from coordinating meetings to maintaining the employee database and posting job requisitions.
• Coordinating initial orientation days and starting kit for new hires.
• Contribute to weekly and monthly payroll preparation by providing relevant data (absences, time and attendance etc).
• Act as the liaison between HR and employees, ensuring smooth communication and prompt resolution of requests and questions.
• Assist with day-to-day operations of the HR functions and duties, including Workday database updates, organization changes, etc.
• Assist in creating policies, work processes, and other standards documents for the HR function on Site.
• Provide clerical and administrative support to Human Resources and Organization executives.
• Compile and update employee records (hard and soft copies).
• Compile content and edit Communication documents for dissemination to employees.
• Process documentation and prepare reports relating to personnel activities and changes (staffing, hiring, terminations, promotions etc).
• Coordinate HR projects (meetings, training, surveys etc) and take minutes.
• Communicate with public services when necessary.

Level of supervision: Needs to be able to work autonomously and works with moderate guidance and support from others; will escalate issues as necessary. Planning horizon: Up to monthly in general outlook terms. Incumbent prioritises own work to deliver against agreed targets/budgets/deadlines.

The ideal Applicant:

• Previous experience in an administrative or HR support role.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to handle ambiguity and to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Clear and confident communicator with strong interpersonal skills.
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy in data handling.
• Experience managing events or coordinating meetings/logistics.
• Collaboration: Builds stable working relationships inside and outside own work area.

Desirable:

• Experience using Workday and/or time & attendance systems such as TWFM.
• Prior exposure to internal communications or content creation.
• Experience working in a manufacturing or operational environment.
• Basic knowledge of labour laws.

The Days & Hours: Monday to Friday 08:30 to 16:30

The Pay: £18.50 per hour

Randstad acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Randstad UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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