HR Assistant/Advisor (Part time)

Steeper Group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading assistive technology company in Leeds is seeking a part-time HR Assistant/Advisor to support HR operations during maternity leave. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of generalist HR experience and strong communication skills. Responsibilities include supporting HR strategy implementation, assisting managers, and providing confidential support to employees. This role offers flexibility and a competitive salary.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Incremental holiday allowance

Free parking

Canteen onsite

Employee discount platform

Employee Assistance Programs

Flexible working

Refer a friend incentive

Cycle2work scheme

Continuous professional development plans

Qualifications

• 3+ years proven generalist HR experience at HR Assistant/Advisor level.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment and able to multitask effectively.
• Demonstrate a proactive and positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head of HR to implement the HR strategy across the business.
• Work closely with managers to ensure compliance with policies and procedures.
• Provide confidential support to employees on all HR issues.

Skills

Communication skills

Ability to multitask

Attention to detail

Relationship building

Word and Excel knowledge

Education

CIPD Level 3 or above qualification

Job description

Overview

Steeper Group is a true leader in the Orthotic, Prosthetic and Assistive Technology products. In the past 100 years we have grown to become one of the UK’s largest suppliers. Steeper’s vision is to create life’s turning points, together. We aim to do this 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 HR team at 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 currently seeking a motivated and proactive team player to join our HR team as an HR Assistant/Advisor. The successful candidate will be working alongside the HR Advisor and supporting the Head of HR in delivering all HR activities across the business and 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, assisting them to understand and implement policies and procedures and employment legislation, ensuring compliance with relevant 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 ethically, efficiently, and in line with policy and procedures.
• Assist managers in implementing the Company’s absence management procedures with the aim of reducing sickness absence levels; provide support to managers on capability issues.
• Implement the business’s recruitment strategy; drive an in-house recruitment solution and minimise reliance on agencies.
• Assist managers in the development and successful management of targeted recruitment programmes, such as apprenticeships, work experience, internships and graduate programmes.
• Support line managers with yearly performance reviews, identifying and providing training where required. Support managers to ensure employee progress is regularly reviewed in line with the performance management cycle.
• Work closely with line managers at all levels (coaching, mentoring, training), assisting them to understand policies, procedures and employment legislation, and support/promote the learning and development of staff.
• Identify, plan, coordinate inductions for new staff where required.
• Promote a positive culture, ensuring behaviours are in line with Steeper values.
• Continuously monitor engagement levels within the business area from doing regular walk arounds, site calls/visits, communicating regularly with all stakeholders; look for new ways to drive positive change and improve communications.
• Assist in supporting the rollout of People initiatives, projects and improvements within the organisation.
• Maintain CIPD and keep abreast of legislative changes.
• Support the Head of HR to ensure compliance with all laws and regulations; report any concerns regarding potential breaches and follow up on actions so that the business achieves its 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 other ad hoc duties as required.

Ideal candidate

The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills and the ability to work efficiently both independently and as part of a team. You must be comfortable in a fast-paced environment, able to multitask effectively, and demonstrate a proactive and positive attitude. Adaptability is key, along with a keen eye for detail and a flexible approach to changing priorities. Some previous experience is essential and holding a CIPD Level 3 or above qualification (or currently working towards it) would be highly desirable.

A full job description is available on request.

Essential requirements

• 3 years + 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

Driving licence and able to travel to other sites preferable.

What we offer in return

• 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.

No HR experience need not apply.

No agencies.

No non UK applicants without valid work permit or visa.