Overview

Reporting into the National People Manager, the role holder will have responsibility for supporting the delivery of the contracts People strategy by partnering with the Operational teams on all people matters, such as engagement, recruitment, diversity, and inclusion and ER. The role holder will work alongside two People Advisors and given an opportunity to develop and grow within an exciting and progressive organisation and contract.

How you will contribute?

• To assist with the recording and monitoring sickness absence, producing weekly and monthly KPI’s.
• General HR administration including letter preparation for meetings.
• Using the HR system to make contractual changes, such as new starter input, leavers, job detail changes etc. as well as general maintenance of confidential HR records.
• Dealing with a variety of written correspondence and telephone queries.
• Accountable for accurate input of absence and maintenance of the sites Kronos time and attendance system.
• Note taking at various meeting as and when required.
• Contributing towards the improvement of processes/methods of operating practices within the department.
• Assist in the People department with a flexible approach to working.
• Liaising with employees, management and on union representatives in a professional manner.
• Co-ordinating, input and management of on-site training.
• Supporting the People / Management team with ER issues, in particular with absence, disciplinary and grievance issues.
• Assisting the People Advisor drive employee engagement initiatives across the site.
• Making sure all policies and procedures are followed correctly.

What you will bring?

• Excellent attention to detail is vital for the role.
• Demonstrate the ability to actively listen and communicate effectively.
• Strong organising and time management skills
• Able to apply high levels of common sense and logic to often delicate and complicated situations
• Should have the ability to align HR tasks to operational requirements
• Always remain professional
• Enthusiastic, keen, and willing to learn
• Must be committed to providing a high quality, efficient and flexible service to support the operation.
  

What do we offer?

We really value our people and offer a friendly, safety first working environment and a competitive salary along with other benefits including; company pension scheme, generous holidays, cycle to work scheme ,employee benefits online discount platform, onsite parking + much more

Our people are at the core of our business and what makes Wincanton great. That’s why we also provide significant opportunities for career development and progression, as well as training enrichment and multi-skilling, in a dynamic working environment.

Apply Now!

Please apply by following the links and uploading your CV. We are a fast-moving organisation so we may not always wait until the closing date to review applications. As a result you should submit your CV as soon as possible!

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.