HR Assistant

at  SGS

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

• Job Title: HR Assistant
• Company: SGS United Kingdom Limited
• Location: Ellesmere Port (on-site)
• Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
  SGS are the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company.
  We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.
  We deliver services that touch every part of human activity and improve millions of lives - from ensuring the safety of food, clothing, transportation, and medicine to better testing in the nuclear industry. Whatever your role, you will make an important contribution to delivering safer products, better services and keeping society connected.

WHAT WE OFFER:

At SGS, we believe in rewarding our employees for their hard work and commitment. As part of our team, you would be eligible for:

• Annual performance bonus (discretionary and subject to eligibility criteria)
• Private Medical Cover
• 4-8% matching company pension contributions
• 4x Life Assurance
• 24 days Annual Leave (increasing with service) plus bank holidays
• Birthday Leave Scheme
• Enhanced maternity/paternity and adoption pay
• Length of Service Awards
• Health & Wellbeing initiatives
• Christmas Vouchers

Job Description
We have an exciting opportunity for a HR Assistant to join a well respected and dynamic HR team.
In this role, you’ll assist with HR matters, playing a key role in fostering a positive and productive workplace.
This role involves supporting various HR processes, including employee relations, change management, performance, and talent development. The HR Assistant will report to the HR Business Partner and will adopt a proactive stance to advance issues promptly, manage communications effectively, and assist our managers in nurturing their teams.

• Educate employees and managers on company policies, procedures, and best practice to foster a positive work culture and ensure legal compliance.
• Assist HR Business Partners by developing action plans based on the analysis of KPIs, reports, trends, patterns, and areas of concern to enhance performance in these areas.
• Support the onboarding process for new starters
• Oversee approvals in our HRIS (Workday) to meet crucial deadlines, such as payroll cut-offs.
• Perform exit surveys and interviews with all departing employees and deliver regular insights to the team.
• Proactively identify and mitigate potential risks and liabilities in employee relations.
• Provide assistance in various employee relations issues, including conflict resolution, disciplinary actions, and grievances.
• Manage employee relations cases and change projects by drafting correspondence and organising evidence and consultation documents.
• Support organizational changes, redundancy processes, and change implementation planning.
• Maintain awareness of risks and legal constraints in HR processes and offer guidance and support to managers.
• Coach and support junior managers in enhancing the effectiveness and performance of their teams.
  Qualifications
  The successful candidate will have experience in a HR assistant role. You’ll need to demonstrate a good understanding of UK employment legislation and HR best practice.
  Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities are essential. You’ll be capable of managing confidential information discreetly.
  The candidate should exhibit strong problem-solving capabilities and the capacity to operate autonomously.
  Proficiency with MS Office Suite and HR software platforms is necessary.
  The successful candidate will ideally hold a CIPD qualification (or equivalent) or will be working towards.
  Additional Information
  SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.
  APPLY NOW for full consideration, you can be sure that your application will be treated confidentially and impartially, and you will always receive an update within 10 business days