HR Assistant/Advisor (Part Time)

Steeper Group; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading orthotics and prosthetics provider is seeking a part-time HR Assistant/Advisor in Leeds. The role involves supporting HR operations, assisting with recruitment, and providing advice to managers and staff. Ideal candidates should have strong communication skills and a CIPD qualification. Attractive benefits include competitive salary, flexible working, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Incremental holiday allowance

Free parking

Canteen onsite

Employee discount platform

Flexible working

Cycle2work scheme

Continuous professional development plans

Qualifications

• Proven generalist HR experience at HR Assistant/Advisor level.
• Some previous experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head of HR to implement the HR strategy across the business.
• Work closely with managers to ensure compliance with policies.
• Provide confidential support to employees on HR issues.
• Lead on ER cases including grievances and performance improvements.
• Assist in developing and managing recruitment programmes.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Good Word and Excel knowledge

Ability to build and maintain good relationships

Strong attention to detail

Education

CIPD Level 3 or above qualification

Job description

Overview

Steeper Group is a leader in Orthotic, Prosthetic and Assistive Technology products. We are one of the UK's largest suppliers, with a vision to create life’s turning points by delivering innovative prosthetic, orthotic and assistive technology products and responsive clinical services.

We have an exciting opportunity for a HR Assistant/Advisor (Part time) on a fixed term basis to join our Head Office in Leeds. This role is part-time at 24 hours per week over 4 days covering maternity leave. The salary will be pro-rated.

The Role

We are seeking a motivated and proactive team player to join our HR team as an HR Assistant/Advisor. The successful candidate will work alongside the HR Advisor and support the Head of HR in delivering all HR activities across the business, providing advice and assistance to line managers and staff. You will play a key role in delivering a timely, professional and efficient HR service, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head of HR to implement the HR strategy across the business.
• Work closely with managers across the business, helping them understand and implement policies, procedures and employment legislation, ensuring compliance with statutory legislation and HR best practice.
• Provide confidential support to employees on all HR issues or queries in line with policies, procedures and legislation.
• Lead on ER cases including grievances, disciplinary and performance improvements in line with policy and procedures.
• Assist managers in implementing the Company’s absence management procedures with the aim of reducing sickness absence; provide support on capability issues.
• Implement the business’s recruitment strategy; drive an in-house recruitment solution and minimise reliance on agencies.
• Assist managers in developing and managing targeted recruitment programmes (apprenticeships, work experience, internships and graduate programmes).
• Support line managers with yearly performance reviews, identifying and providing training where required; ensure employee progress is reviewed in line with the performance management cycle.
• Work closely with line managers at all levels (coaching, mentoring, training) to understand policies, procedures and legislation, and support/promote learning and development of staff.
• Identify, plan and coordinate inductions for new staff where required.
• Promote a positive culture, ensuring behaviours align with Steeper values.
• Monitor engagement levels within the business area through regular walkarounds, site calls/visits and ongoing communication with stakeholders; seek ways to drive positive change and improve communications.
• Assist in supporting the rollout of People initiatives, projects and improvements within the organisation.
• Maintain CIPD knowledge and keep abreast of legislative changes.
• Support the Head of HR to ensure compliance with all laws and regulations; report concerns and follow up on actions to meet compliance requirements.
• Ensure HR correspondence, systems, processes and records are accurate, updated in a timely manner and managed in line with Data Protection requirements.
• Fulfilment of additional ad hoc duties as required.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Proven generalist HR experience at HR Assistant/Advisor level.
• Strong communication skills.
• Good Word and Excel knowledge.
• Ability to build and maintain good relationships.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Some previous experience is essential; holding a CIPD Level 3 or above qualification (or currently working towards it) would be highly desirable.

What we offer

• Competitive salary
• Incremental holiday allowance (rising with service) and additional birthday off
• Free parking
• Canteen onsite
• Employee discount platform
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Flexible working
• Refer a friend incentive
• Cycle2work scheme
• Continuous professional development plans with internal and external training courses available