Executive Assistant to the HR Director

Designer Contracts; Danesmoor; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading flooring contractor in the UK is seeking an experienced HR Manager to oversee HR functions within their Chesterfield office. The successful candidate will assist in managing the HR team, handle disciplinary procedures, and ensure compliance with employment law. Key requirements include a Level 5 CIPD qualification and proven experience in a senior HR role. The position offers comprehensive benefits, including training programs, a competitive bonus, and a contributory pension scheme, ensuring a supportive work environment for their staff.

Benefits

Extensive training programmes

Competitive bonus

32 days holiday including 8 bank holidays

Health care plan

Contributory pension scheme

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior HR role.
• Management experience.
• High levels of integrity and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Assist HR Director with daily HR functions.
• Manage recruitment processes including onboarding.
• Ensure compliance with UK employment law.

Skills

Proficient with Microsoft Office applications

Strong written communication skills

Excellent organisational skills

Interpersonal communication skills

In-depth knowledge of UK employment law

Education

Level 5 CIPD

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an experienced HR Manager to assist our HR and H&S Director with the day-to-day workload within the HR department at our Head Office in Coney Green, Chesterfield. Reporting to the HR and H&S Director, this role involves managing the HR team to deliver an efficient and professional service to employees by providing confidential HR support.

Designer Contracts is the UK's largest flooring contractor operating across 13 regional facilities. As well as floor covering, the company provides curtains and blinds, furniture and lighting. We have been supplying and installing across the nation since 1992 and now employ over 350 staff members with an annual turnover in excess of £40 million. Our valued staff are our key asset. Our continuous success is based on having a loyal, motivated and welcoming team of people with a drive to succeed. We are a progressive, customer‑service‑focussed company that goes beyond an extensive product range of floorcoverings and includes curtains & blinds, furniture & lighting. We are a national company with a unique network of 13 regional centres. Since 1992 we have enjoyed considerable growth, allowing us to build considerable financial resources, a robust operational structure, fantastic buying power and an experienced workforce of 300 employees. This gives us great stability, and it means you can trust us to meet all your needs; now and in the future.

Responsibilities

• Working closely with the HR and H&S Director as she is the first point of call for all HR issues that arise.
• Assisting with disciplinary, grievance and capability procedures from investigation to resolution.
• Recommending change to policies and procedures in line with legislation changes.
• Assisting in ensuring the HR team are up to date on legislation changes.
• Provide payroll cover when required.
• Providing day-to-day proactive and effective HR service to Managers and colleagues across the business.
• Champion effective absence management processes to ensure absence levels are regularly monitored and dealt with appropriately.
• Reviewing and updating job descriptions.
• Recruitment – supporting managers with shortlisting, interviews, offers, induction and onboarding.
• Ensuring that computerised staff records are maintained.
• Making full use of the Human Resources Information System.
• Producing confidential correspondence including contracts and employee relation letters.
• Ensuring that all employees provide copies of relevant documentation.
• Dealing with internal and external enquiries by telephone, email and letter.
• Ensuring driving licence checks are carried out for new starters and on a biannual basis.
• Printing, scanning and filing as and when required.

Qualifications

• Level 5 CIPD.
• Proven experience in a senior HR role.
• In-depth knowledge of UK employment law and ACAS guidelines.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office application.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise under pressure.
• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• High levels of integrity, discretion and professionalism.
• Positive and enthusiastic attitude.
• Management experience.
• Ability to maintain the highest level of accuracy.

Benefits

• Extensive training programmes for ongoing learning and development.
• Competitive bonus.
• 32 days holiday including 8 bank holidays.
• Additional days leave for long service.
• Health care plan provided by Westfield Health.
• Death in service cover.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Free on-site parking.
• All‑inclusive and paid for team‑building days out.
• Generous employee discount.
• Life cover.
• Staff discount.