HR Assistant - 12 Month Fixed Term

DSV - Global Transport and Logistics; Manchester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job description

Job Req Number: 93262
Time Type: Full Time

HR Assistant – Fixed Term Contract

It takes a special kind of drive to keep the world moving; and due to growth, DSV is looking to recruit. Please see the links at the bottom the page, to find out more about DSV.

DSV are recruiting for HR Assistant at DSV Wythenshawe. This role will support administration and recruitment across all three of our divisions, reporting into the Senior Manager, Human Resources.

This role is a 12 month Fixed Term Contract, based in our Wythenshawe Office 5 days per week.

Key Tasks

1. Draft and send offer documentation (contracts and new starter documents) to successful candidates, ensuring effective and timely communication.
2. Manage the new starter process from collating completed documentation to onboarding, ensuring successful setup on the HR system ahead of Payroll deadlines.
3. Arrange interviews and relevant correspondence.
4. Produce administration, communications to mailing lists, and ensure HR recruitment filing is maintained within company guidelines and GDPR.
5. Add, input, and check data on various HR systems, including Employee Central (SuccessFactors), regarding the employee lifecycle.
6. Ensure and maintain the validity of data on the central HR system.
7. Act as a DSV brand ambassador, ensuring a first-class service is provided at all times.

Duties / Responsibilities

1. Ensure the Recruitment Inbox is maintained and queries are answered within SLA requirements.
2. Build relationships with Hiring Managers and assist with additional candidate sourcing across online channels (e.g., LinkedIn, job boards).
3. Build candidate pools for Hiring Managers, particularly for those ‘hard to fill’ roles.
4. Assist the HR Specialist with policy and employee relations (ER) queries, offering advice to the business.
5. Produce HR administration letters related to the employee lifecycle (e.g., changes in terms and conditions, flexible working changes, leaver letters).
6. Support the HR team with ad-hoc priorities and assist the Senior HR Specialist with query management from the HR Central inbox as needed.
7. Manage queries ranging from HR phone lines, email inboxes, and face-to-face queries on-site.
8. Support the HR Training Specialist and Senior HR Business Partner in arranging external job fairs and sourcing venues.

Skills and Competencies

1. Previous experience in a HR Admin Role.
2. Experience with candidate sourcing (LinkedIn Searches, Job Boards).
3. Basic understanding of HR Best practice.
4. High Accuracy skills.
5. Customer focused attitude with high level of professionalism and discretion.
6. Work on own initiative, prioritise and manage workload effectively.
7. Familiarity with MS Office Suite.
8. Excellent communication skills.

What can we offer you?

1. Competitive Salary Package and an opportunity to be a part of and grow within a driven and successful company, with a team of 75,000, operating in over 95+ countries.
2. Be part of a company that has strong ambitions and targets for sustainability initiatives, both internally and externally.
3. Development opportunities within a global company.
4. Be part of a company that has strong company values.
5. In addition, we can offer access to a selection of employee benefits, such as:
   • Enhanced Annual Leave Entitlement from your start, which increases with length of service.
   • Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme for Ultra-Low Emissions Cars
   • Salary Sacrifice Cycle Scheme
   • WeCare App, for support with physical and mental wellbeing, including access to GPs for you and your dependents.
   • LifeWorks app for access to cashback and discounts on high street and online brands.
   • Life Insurance and which includes access to expert probate support.
   • Eyecare Voucher Scheme

We do not accept CV details from Recruitment Agencies unless DSV have engaged directly regarding the role requirements beforehand. If you are a Recruitment Agency, please contact [e-mail] to discuss.

DSV – Global Transport and Logistics

DSV is a dynamic workplace that fosters inclusivity and diversity. We conduct our business with integrity, respecting different cultures and the dignity and rights of individuals. When you join DSV, you are working for one of the very best performing companies in the transport and logistics industry. You’ll join a talented team of approximately 75,000 employees in over 80 countries, working passionately to deliver great customer experiences and high-quality services. DSV aspires to lead the way towards a more sustainable future for our industry and are committed to trading on nature’s terms.

We promote collaboration and transparency and strive to attract, motivate and retain talented people in a culture of respect. If you are driven, talented and wish to be part of a progressive and versatile organisation, we’ll support you and your need to achieve your potential and forward your career.

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