Apprentice People & Culture Assistant

Gregory Distribution; Loggerheads; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 14,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Additional holiday purchasing scheme

Retail discounts with CircularBenefits

Retail Trust Wellbeing Support

Christmas Savings Club

Black Circle Tyre Discount

Cycle To Work Scheme

Free Uniform

Volunteer Day

Life assurance

Pension

Sickness scheme

Job summary

Gregory Distribution is seeking an Apprentice People & Culture Assistant to provide first line support to managers and staff, helping the People & Culture team with confidential employee relations matters and policy implementation. The role involves admin, document filing, and liaising with various HR services across the group.

You will assist with investigations, employee engagement activities, benefits administration, and coordination of events such as pay reviews and surveys, while upholding

Responsibilities

• Support inbox management, filing relevant documentation on personnel files
• Drafting of standard letters for People & Culture Business Partners approval
• Signpost and transfer employees to other People Culture services where appropriate
• Assist with investigations and fact-finding activities as required
• Escalating complex cases to the People and Culture Business Partners where appropriate
• Assist with occupational health referrals where required
• Support the implementation and communication of People & Culture policies and procedures
• Support wider People & Culture initiatives and project, including redundancy, consulted changes and TUPE activities
• Complete employee benefits administration
• Assist with employee engagement activities, such as Employee Forums
• Support co ordination on annual or bi annual events such as Pay Review, Employee Survey's/Questionnaires
• Communication with key stakeholders both inside and outside the People & Culture team
• Support and work with the Learning and Development team to upskill line managers in People & Culture processes

Job description

Job Description: We are looking for an enthusiastic Apprentice People & Culture Assistant to join our team. You will be responsible for providing first line support to our managers and employees. Supporting our People and Culture Team deliver strategic, professional advice and guidance to our group businesses on all employee relations matters. If you are passionate about providing our people the right environment in which to flourish we want to hear from you!,

• Support inbox management, filing relevant documentation on personnel files
• Drafting of standard letters for People & Culture Business Partners approval
• Signpost and transfer employees to other People Culture services where appropriate (ie Talent, People Services Admin, Learning and Development & Payroll, etc).
• Assist with investigations and fact-finding activities as required.
• Escalating complex cases to the People and Culture Business Partners where appropriate.
• Assist with occupational health referrals where required.
• Support the implementation and communication of People & Culture policies and procedures.
• Support wider People & Culture initiatives and project, including redundancy, consulted changes and TUPE activities.
• Complete employee benefits administration
• Assist with employee engagement activities, such as Employee Forums.
• Support co ordination on annual or bi annual events such as Pay Review, Employee Survey's/Questionnaires.
• Communication with key stakeholders both inside and outside the People & Culture team.
• Support and work with the Learning and Development team to upskill line managers in People & Culture processes.
  A keen interest in pursuing a career in HR
• Effective Time management skills and ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Sound understanding of the importance of confidentiality and data protection in the workplace.
• A fast learner, able to quickly absorb, retain and apply new knowledge and skills
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
  Competitive Salary: £9.00 - £10.50 depending on age.
• Hours: Monday to Friday 08:30-17:00.
• Benefits: Additional holiday purchasing scheme, Retail discounts with Circular Benefits, Retail Trust Wellbeing Support, and more.
• Career Growth: Explore opportunities for professional development within our expanding business.
• Company Benefits: Excellent holiday allowance. Life assurance, pension, and sickness scheme.
• Extras: Christmas Savings Club, Black Circle Tyre Discount, Cycle To Work Scheme, Free Uniform and paid Volunteer Day.
• Wellbeing Support: Benefit from the Retail Trust Wellbeing Support program.
• Team Environment: Be part of a strong culture of teamwork and collaboration.