The Company:The Martin Group of Companies (est.
1976) provides highways, waste recycling, engineering, and fencing and forestry services to central and local government and to large construction companies.
With annual sales of c£280 million, a workforce of over 1,500 and eighteen locations across the UK, we are a national business.The OpportunityReporting to the Group Director of Human Resources, this is an active role that requires an exceptionally organised and proactive individual to support the HR team who provide a professional and comprehensive HR service across the Group.
The role will entail a small amount of help to be given to reception to cover lunch breaks and holidays.
The role is site based so a full driving licence is therefore an essential requirement.We see this role as the first step towards development of HR Advisor level.The Role: Providing management information/data reports as requested/required, such as staff lists, absence, turnover and retention, TUPE data, information required to support tender bids, and any other reasonable requests from HR or management teams.Ensure that company organisational charts are kept up to date where required.Support wellbeing, disciplinary, grievance meetings etc, acting as note taker.Collating and keeping a log of all EDI data and providing reports as required.Assisting with Operative Contracts as required.Close administration of Absence Management, ensuring that the Company policy is adhered to.
Making suggestions and giving direction to stakeholders on the process and potential outcomes.Maintain and update HR database systems as appropriate.Co-ordinate learning and development events, as required, and participate in the delivery of events as relevant.Close monitoring of HR mailbox and forwarding emails to relevant parties as appropriateWork closely with the payroll department and ensure they have all the required documentation for new starters and follow up with managers where required to provide.Support managers and HR department with relevant Employee Relations matters, taking notes, writing invites and responses as required.Supports the HR team with group employee benefits schemes operating across the group.Prepared to cover reception, such as taking and diverting calls during lunch breaks and also assisting with setting up meeting rooms when required.Contribute and support the recruitment process as required by ensuring Job Descriptions are provided, arranging interviews, conducting employment/reference checks where required.Responsibility for providing new employees with a Company Induction.Support the HR Team with the management of long-term sickness cases.Conducting audits for sites as required (such as Right to Work and induction) and accurately record findings and offering suggestions for improvement.Assist employees with HR related queries and requests and update the senior HR team accordingly.Supports the Company's Apprentice Program from advertisement to placement, including administrative requirements.
Key skills/experience: Some previous experience of working in a similar role administrative role.Ability to multitask and deal with a range of incoming enquires – organisation is key to the success of this role.Proven analytical and problem-solving skills as well as attention detail.An basic understanding of HR functions and best practices would be desirable.Proficient with Microsoft Office tools such as Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook.Portrays enthusiasm, passion, and ambition to learn and develop.Positive 'can do' attitude.The ability to liaise with all levels of management on a professional level, using good communication/interpersonal skills.Good organisational skills to be responsible for managing own workload.You should thrive on the challenges of working within a diverse role.
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