HR Assistant

at  AF Sprinklers

Our HR Team is growing! We are seeking to recruit a candidate for the role of HR Assistant to join our team in Rochdale. The role is to support the HR function in its operations and the business as a whole. We offer competitive packages, benefits and much more. We offer a supportive and development focused culture which is tailored to each individual.
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A&F Sprinklers has been established since 1986 and has seen rapid growth over the past 5-10 years. We are continuing to grow and develop our business and with your help we will all succeed. A&F Sprinklers is now an Employee-Owned Business as part of an EOT.
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NECESSARY SKILLS:

• Excellent attention to detail with strong communication skills gained from working within a similar environment or role.
• Excellent time management skills with an ability to manage one’s own workload to a set standard of SLA.
• Able to forge strong working relationships with Stakeholders of all levels.
• High level of IT confidence, including intermediate Excel skills.
• Pro-active approach to problem-solving.
• Fully competent in using HR systems, able to pull reports, etc.
• Able to work on own initiative, unsupervised, but also contribute to an effective team.
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DESIRABLE SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE:

• HR experience or CIPD Level 3 or equivalent (completed or working towards).
• Some knowledge of employment law.
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• Assist the Group HR, Compliance & ESG Manager in ensuring the delivery of service requirements within the department.
• Assisting HR with the process of recruitment, including vetting candidates, assisting with interviews and issuing employment contracts.
• Supporting internal and external inquiries and requests related to the HR department.
• Compiling and maintaining paper, digital and electronic employee records, including holiday and sickness leaves.
• Processing payroll and assisting with the documentation of employee compensation and benefits.
• Supporting HR-related training programs, workshops and seminars.
• Entering employee data into computer database.
• Coordinating logistics for new hire orientations.
• Writing and submitting reports on general HR activities.
• Overseeing HR events and meetings and coordinating management-employee communications.
• Continuously learn the latest HR best practices to improve workplace efficiency.