ER Assistant (with reception cover)

Expeditors; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global logistics company in Greater London is seeking an Employee Relations Coordinator to provide support on various HR matters. Responsibilities include first line support for employee queries, assisting in the recruitment process, and coordinating onboarding for new hires. Ideal candidates will have knowledge of employee relations and a CIPD qualification is preferred. The role offers benefits including holidays and medical insurance.

Benefits

23 Days holiday

Private Medical Insurance

Dental and Optical cover

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Training and Personnel Development Program

EAP

Qualifications

• Must provide first line support to employees on ER matters.
• Help managers throughout the employee life cycle.
• Ensure timely and accurate maintenance of employee files.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with managers on the recruitment process.
• Support the UK ER manager on investigations.
• Coordinate the Onboarding process for all UK Branches.

Education

CIPD level 3 and above

Job description

Company Description

“We’re not in the shipping business; we’re in the information business” -Peter Rose, Expeditors Founder

Global supply chain management is what we do, but at the heart of Expeditors you will find professionalism, leadership, and a friendly environment, all of which foster an innovative, customer service‑based approach to logistics.

• 18,000 trained professionals
• 250+ locations worldwide
• Globally unified system

Job Description

Employee Relations

• Providing first line support to employees on ER matters - Responding to any queries or problems
• Assisting managers with the employee life cycle starting
• Ensuring all files are maintained in a timely and accurate manner and always ready for an audit by UK ER Manager or any regulatory bodies
• Benefit support and administration
• Advising managers on recruitment and utilising Smart Recruiters
• Supporting the UK ER manager with various capability investigations, including grievance and disciplinary issues
• Write and issue letters to employees for any changes
• Checking and updating managers on reference progress and confirming start dates when file is complete
• Ensure all pre‑employment checks are completed for new starters including right to work
• Updating the HR database as and when required
• Provide references for those requested to the relevant company
• Coordinate the Service Awards program

Talent Acquisition

• Liaising with ER representatives and complying a list of all vacancies within the UK.
• Working with the UK ER Manager to develop a PSL, working with Legal Counsel and Compliance to read and sign all agency TOB’s
• Sourcing candidates via various means such as LinkedIn, job boards and Smart Recruiters
• Increasing our social media presence to attract the best talent
• Working with managers and developing new recruitment initiatives
• Increasing awareness of the Apprenticeship scheme and utilisation of the Apprenticeship Levy
• Coordinating the Onboarding process for all UK Branches

Reception

• Provide cover for Reception during lunch hours and during absence
• Ensure all Reception duties are completed as required

Qualifications

• CIPD level 3 and above (although not essential)

Additional Information

• 23 Days holiday
• Private Medical Insurance
• Dental and Optical cover
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Training and Personnel Development Program
• EAP

Successful Candidate must be eligible to work within the UK