HR/ H&S Support Assistant Based in Evenwood

Fablink Group Holdings; Northampton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the manufacturing sector is seeking an HR/ H&S Support Assistant. The candidate will play a vital role in aiding the HR Business Partner across the employee lifecycle and provide Health & Safety support. This full-time position includes responsibilities like recruitment, onboarding, and absence management, also offering a range of employee benefits. Ideal candidates will have previous HR/H&S experience and a CIPD qualification or equivalent, alongside strong communication and teamwork skills.

Benefits

Company pension

Cycle to work scheme

Free parking

Life insurance

On-site parking

Referral programme

Work from home

Qualifications

• Previous experience within an HR/H&S environment.
• CIPD Qualification/studying towards or equivalent degree.
• Ability to communicate at all levels within the business.

Responsibilities

• Support HR Business Partner with all employee lifecycle elements.
• Assist Group Head of Health & Safety with H&S guidance.
• Coordinate training courses and manage employee benefits.

Skills

Confidentiality

Teamwork

Communication

Flexibility

Prioritization

Education

CIPD Qualification or equivalent degree

Job description

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HR/ H&S Support Assistant Based in Evenwood, Northampton

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Client:

Fablink Group Holdings

Location:

Northampton, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

5

Posted:

02.06.2025

Expiry Date:

17.07.2025

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Job Description:

Job Description

Job title: HR/ Health & Safety Support Assistant

Location: Evenwood, County Durham

Hours: Monday to Thursday 08:00-16:30, Friday 08:00-13:00

Position reports to: HR Business Partner with a dotted line to the Group Head of Health & Safety

Main purpose of job:

The postholder will support the HR Business Partner for the site across all elements of the employee lifecycle.

The post holder will support the Group Head of Health & Safety to provide guidance and support to Supervisors and all employees across the full range of Health & Safety work.

Key areas of the job:

HR

Responsibilities across the employment life cycle will include:

Recruitment

Ensure administration is completed (recruitment forms, references, right to work checks, offer letters, contracts)

Working with Hiring Managers on job adverts

Working with the wider group on external job advertisement for the website

Advertising jobs internally & on relevant job boards

Onboarding

Supporting the training co-ordinator with new starters induction/training

Completing post-employment Occupational Health Referrals

Administering new starter employee benefits

Setting up new starters on HR system

Working with the HR Business Partner on updating current HR policies, processes & procedures

Employee relations

Note take in Disciplinary and Grievance meetings

Work with the HR Business Partner preparing invite letters, evidence packs and outcome letters

Escalating any issues to the HR Business Partner where necessary

Employee Changes

Complete relevant paperwork to confirm changes in Employees T&Cs

Update the HR system

Training

Co-ordinate training courses working with managers

Log training & issue certificates

Absence management

Work with the HR Business Partner to complete Occupational Health referrals

Work with managers on completing return to work documents

Monitor the absence phone line and update the HR system

Work with the HRBP on producing absence reports

Offboarding

Ensure administration in completed (leaver paperwork, updating employee benefits, updating the HR system)

Other

Supporting the HR Business Partner with HR communications

Supporting with general HR enquiries

Updating company org charts

Hotel & car booking where necessary

Checking the Apprentice levy

Administering eye care vouchers

Health & Safety

Update/maintain the H&S system

Identifying H&S training requirements working with the training co-ordinator

Participating in H&S meetings

Supporting the Group Head of H&S with DSE assessments, accident files & information, gathering data for claims, meeting with insurance companies.

Supporting the Group Head of H&S with any projects when required

Key requirements

Previous experience within a HR/H&S environment

CIPD Qualification/studying towards or equivalent degree

Able to communicate at all levels within the business

Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality

Ability to work as part of a team

Flexibility/willingness to learn

Ability to prioritise workload

Previous experience in a manufacturing environment

Job Type: Full-time

Company pension

Cycle to work scheme

Free parking

Life insurance

On-site parking

Referral programme

Work from home

Schedule:

Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

Evenwood: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Are you able to prove your right to work in the UK?