HR Co-ordinator

Board24 Ltd; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the corrugated board industry seeks an HR Co-ordinator to join their small HR team in Preston. The role focuses on HR administration, communication, and well-being initiatives. The ideal candidate will enhance employee engagement and support various HR processes while helping to foster a positive work environment.

Benefits

Excellent development opportunities

25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays

Company Pension

Death in service benefit

Company sick pay

Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption provision

Employee referral scheme

Wellness programmes

Free parking

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of employment law and HR practices.
• Experience in HR administration roles.
• Good English language proficiency.

Responsibilities

• First point of contact for HR-related queries.
• Administering HR documentation.
• Assisting in recruitment and onboarding processes.

Skills

Knowledge of employment law

HR administration

Microsoft Office packages

Social media platforms

Creative communication

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Job description

Job Title: HR Co-ordinator

Location: Preston

Salary: 25,750 per year

Job type: Full time, Permanent. Monday-Friday, 37.5 hours per week - office based.

Job description:

Required to join our small HR Team at Board24, we are looking for a new HR Co-ordinator based at our Preston site. The ideal candidate will support the people strategy through the delivery of all HR administration, communication, well-being, learning and development activities.

What will you get:

• Excellent development opportunities
• 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays
• Company Pension
• Death in service benefit
• Company sick pay
• Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption provision
• Employee referral scheme
• Wellness programmes
• Free parking

Key responsibilities:

• Being the first point of contact for all HR-related queries, via the telephone or the HR Inbox, answer queries and provide basic practical advice to managers and employees in relation to policies and procedures
• Administering HR-related documentation, including as contracts of employment and changes to terms and conditions letter
• Administration of HR process, including absence recording
• Assist in recruitment and onboarding processes.
• Ensuring the HR system and employee records are all up to date and accurate.
• Assisting with ad hoc HR projects, including employee engagement surveys.
• Design and deliver the internal communications plan including a company quarterly newsletter, monthly updates, electronic boards and notice boards
• In conjunction with our PR Consultant, deliver recruitment and employer brand communications across all social media including the website Careers page, Facebook, Indeed, Glassdoor and LinkedIn
• Support the organisation and co-ordination of all Learning & Development responsible by HR including the Leadership Development Program and Compliance Training
• Use and record Learning & Development activity in a suitable system (iHasco, Advanced)
• Support the Health & Wellbeing strategy by managing the agreed activity and communication plans which will assist colleagues to take charge of their own health and wellbeing
• Develop a wide range of wellbeing information and resources, alongside targeted initiatives and events to promote health and wellbeing including collaboration with charity partners
• Manage Health & Wellbeing related employee benefits and discounts
• Support the implementation of the People strategy as required
• Carry out colleagues duties during absence

Key skills:

• Basic knowledge of employment law and HR practices
• Experience of working within a HR administration role
• Experience and knowledge of Microsoft office packages and design software such as Adobe, Publisher and Canva
• Knowledge and experience of social media platforms
• Creative written communication skills
• Good English language skills
• Attention to detail
• Confidentiality

More about us:

Operating across three locations in England and Scotland, Board24 have been manufacturing corrugated sheet board for over 30 years. Our corrugated board is 100% recyclable, 100% biodegradable and made from 90% recycled or recovered paper ensuring our products are recyclable and sustainable. As an industry-leading sheet board manufacturer, we are always looking for better ways of doing things and lead the way for recycled cardboard innovation.

Our vision is simple: to consistently deliver corrugated sheet-board solutions to suit individual needs, to provide unrivalled customer service and quality, to take care of our people, our customers and our local community.

Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of; Human Resources Co-ordinator, Human Resources Administrator, Health & Wellbeing Co-ordinator, may also be considered for this role.