HR Assistant

James Fisher and Sons plc; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job description

About The Role

HR Assistant
Full-Time, Permanent
Preston, Hybrid working

About The Company
James Fisher and Sons plc is a group of pioneering and specialist engineering and marine businesses. Together, we enable seismic shifts in the way the world transports goods, protects natural resources and generates power. We are relied on in the marine, defence and energy sectors to help our customers deliver on their promises and realise their ambitions safely, efficiently and responsibly.

About The Opportunity
We’re looking for an enthusiastic HR Assistant to join our superstar HR Shared Services Team on a permanent basis. If you are looking for your first role in HR, or maybe to expand your knowledge, we might have the ideal development opportunity for you.

As an HR Assistant, you will provide HR Administrative support to all James Fisher Divisions, ensuring that all HR processes throughout the employee lifecycle are completed in an effective and timely manner. This role is vital for the entire HR function, allowing the Divisional HR Team to function effectively, whilst supporting the company’s goals and employee needs.

The role will be based in our Bamber Bridge office (1-2 days per week) and we offer hybrid working.

Key Responsibilities

1. Maintain accurate employee personnel files and HR databases; handle confidential information with discretion.
2. Manage routine HR correspondence and queries via the HR shared service ticketing system.
3. Prepare employment contracts and facilitate onboarding, including induction sessions and probation processes.
4. Administer employee benefits programs, ensuring accurate processing of enrolments and changes.
5. Collaborate with payroll team for timely and accurate payroll data completion.
6. Update and maintain employee data in the HRIS; generate required reports and support Learning and Development administration.
7. Ensure HR documentation compliance with laws and regulations; maintain and audit HR documents on the company intranet.
8. Respond to HR policy and procedure inquiries; assist in employee engagement activities and HR projects.

Who are we looking for?

1. Practical understanding and experience of key HR processes and practices.
2. Excellent communication and influencing skills.
3. Innovative and creative ‘can do’ attitude and approach.
4. Ability to manage and prioritise a high volume of work.
5. Strong IT skills for communication and documentation (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
6. HR qualification, or willingness to work towards (desirable but not essential).
7. Ability to work autonomously and take the initiative.
8. Works collaboratively with others to achieve excellence.
9. Although travel will be limited, willingness to travel from time-to-time.

If it sounds like your ideal next role, click “Apply”.

Due to the volume of applications we receive for our vacancies, on occasion applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.

James Fisher and Sons are committed to taking positive action on diversity and strongly encourage applications for candidates from all backgrounds. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and recognise that our success depends on our talented and diverse workforce.