Part Time HR/Health and Safety Coordinator

Salary: £26-30k FTE

Hours: 16 to 24 hrs per week. Can be split over 5 days or 2-3 days

Location: Chittering, Cambridge

Start Date: ASAP

We are looking for a detail-oriented candidate to join our client's growing office team based in Chittering, Cambridge. The successful candidate will assume the role of Part-Time Human Resources and Health & Safety Coordinator supporting the senior management team. In this role you will be responsible for maintaining the company-wide Health and Safety Procedures in addition to playing a key role in supporting the smooth running of HR operations. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their skills within the H&S/HR sector.

• Answering phone calls, directing calls to appropriate personnel, taking messages, greeting visitors and directing them to the correct location.
• Scheduling and minuting meetings.
• Preparing and distributing internal and external letters and emails.

• Maintaining accurate employee files, updating personal information and managing employee data in HR systems.
• Supporting Management with adherence to labour laws, updating employee handbooks, and maintaining necessary compliance documentation.
• Supporting Management with new employee onboarding including conducting orientation sessions, setting up employee accounts, and ensuring a smooth transition into the company.
• Answering employee questions regarding benefits plans, assisting with enrolment processes.
• Addressing employee concerns, facilitating communication between employees and management.

• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date safety records, including incident reports, near miss reports, accident investigation reports, and safety inspection findings.
• Conducting routine safety inspections of facilities and equipment, identifying potential hazards, documenting findings and reporting issues to relevant personnel.
• Assisting in conducting risk assessments and identifying control measures to mitigate hazards.
• Coordinating and supporting safety training programs for employees, including new employee inductions and refresher courses.
• Assisting in investigating workplace incidents, gathering information, and documenting findings to prevent future occurrences.
• Implement and manage Health and Safety procedures.
• Communicating safety policies and procedures to employees through various channels, including posters, emails, and meetings.
• Supporting Management with ensuring compliance with relevant health and safety legislation and company safety policies.
• Maintaining safety documentation, updating safety manuals, filing safety reports, and managing safety equipment inventory.
• Support audits and address health and safety inquiries from external enforcement agencies.

• Employment laws and regulations.
• Relevant workplace safety regulations and standards.

• Excellent communication skills, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Ability to maintain accurate and detailed records.
• Professional demeanour and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• The ability to work confidentially and independently.
• Pro-active and able to take initiative.

• COSHH
• HSE
• ARB
• BRC

If you are interested in the role of Part Time HR/Health and Safety Coordinator and feel that you have the relevant experience, please contact your Recruitment Partner, Lisa Logan at Unicorn Resourcing.

If this job isn't exactly right for you but you're looking for something new, please contact us for a confidential career discussion.

Unicorn Resourcing Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in regard to this Permanent opportunity.