HR Administrator Maternity Cover - Countrystyle Recycling : Job Details

Job Title: HR Administrator (Maternity Cover)

Location: Ridham Dock Road, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME9 8SR

Salary: £28,000 per annum

Job Type: Full time/ Contract

About Us:

Countrystyle Recycling are proud to operate the largest independent fleet of modern waste management vehicles in Kent, London and the South East. Our fleet vehicles include dustcarts, skip trucks, hook loaders and bulk haulage lorries.

About the role:

To assist with the day-to-day administration of the HR function ensuring employment and compliance records are accurate.

Note: in addition to these functions, employees are required to carry out such other duties as may reasonably be required.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintaining employee files and records on the HRIS (Cascade)
• Manage recruitment lifecycle including advertising vacancies, arranging interviews, sending regret letters, all new starter pre-employment checks, and preparing new starter administration
• Entering new employees, leavers and contract changes on the HR system adhering to payroll deadlines
• Managing and tracking the probationary period process, escalating to the Head of HR when required
• Track long term sickness and support the wider HR team in the management of such cases that require referral to Occupational Health
• Assist with the induction of new staff
• Dealing with queries regarding holiday and other benefits
• Update Company Policies and Handbook as and when required
• Administer Company training matrix and book training courses and ensure certificates are logged, filed and displayed appropriately
• Attend meetings and act as a note-taker, as and when required
• Assist the wider HR team with compiling data for HR KPI reporting
• Ensure complete confidentiality at all times and protect all documentation in line with the Data Protection Act
• Staff have a duty to take care of their own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by their actions at work.

Staff must co-operate, report unsafe conditions and comply with the company management systems and safe systems of work as well as co-workers to help everyone meet their legal requirements.

About you:

Essentials:

• Knowledge of relevant HR Policies and Procedures
• Knowledge of best practice on recruitment and selection
• Excellent verbal communication skills to deal with a diverse workforce
• Ability to produce succinct, relevant correspondence and reports
• Intermediate level MS Office
• Ability to demonstrate experience in a similar HR role within a manual work environment
• Experience of dealing with sensitive and confidential matters and information
• Experience of using HRIS
• CIPD Level 3 or studying towards
• Excellent time management and prioritisation skills
• Versatility and adaptability
• Excellent communication skills

Desirable:

• Advanced level MS Office
• Up-to-date knowledge of employment law
• Knowledge of payroll systems
• Waste Industry experience
• Experience of working with Trade Unions
• Experience of HR projects and/or implementing new initiatives
• Experience of Cascade HRIS

Benefits:

• 22 days holiday
• Life Insurance with access to GP24
• Commitment to wellbeing through Employee Assistance Programme
• Electric Car salary sacrifice scheme for eligible employees
• Cycle to work scheme
• Company Events
• GymFlex salary sacrifice

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Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of Human Resources Coordinator, HR Operations Specialist, People Operations Administrator, HR Support Specialist, and Employee Relations Coordinator may also be consider