HR / People Assistant

Job Description

About the Role:

An amazing opportunity has arisen to join our HR / People Team on a fixed term basis. The Role will be reporting directly to the Site HR / People Advisor based in Stafford supporting our shared service team.

The working hours are predominantly 8am - 4pm, with some flexibility required. Please note this is a 12 Month FTC to cover maternity leave.

How will you contribute?

1. Supporting the site Managers and People Team with ER issues and minute taking in casework meetings, particularly with low level complexity absence, disciplinary and grievance issues, and writing supporting correspondence.
2. Creating letters and case packs for a range of ER matters including disciplinary, AWOL and flexible working etc.
3. Administering HR related documentation, such as invite letters, maternity/paternity letters etc.
4. Providing ER advice to management teams and answering queries on a range of ER and people matters.
5. Maintaining and updating trackers with high levels of accuracy and attention to detail.
6. Ensure the HR filing systems and personnel files are maintained.
7. Management of the People Team inbox and case log, scheduling meetings in a timely manner.
8. Producing Weekly and monthly reports for a range of stakeholders.
9. Supporting the site HR Manager / HR Advisor with employee training needs.
10. New Starters / Leavers Process: administration of on-boarding processes for new employees, including induction process, and support management teams with system transactions.
11. Play a key role in supporting the site EDI and Social Value / CSR initiatives.
12. Keeping up to date with the latest HR trends and best practices.

What will you bring?

1. Ideally, you’ll be currently working in a HR environment with some experience, or it may be that you’ve just completed or working towards your CIPD and you’re looking for the first step into the HR world.
2. You’ll be a confident communicator with the ability to communicate to a variety of stakeholders.
3. You’ll be proactive and have a solution driven approach.
4. HR related qualifications (desirable not essential).
5. A desire to learn and develop within HR.
6. Organised nature with the ability to prioritise.
7. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. An ability to communicate with a wide range of people.

What do we offer?

Our Culture & Benefits

In addition to generous remuneration, we really value our people and offer a friendly, safety-first working environment, along with other benefits including company pension scheme, generous holidays, cycle to work scheme, employee benefits include, online discount platform, onsite parking and much more.

Our people are at the core of our business and what makes Wincanton great. That’s why we also provide significant opportunities for career development and progression, as well as training enrichment and multiskilling, in a dynamic working environment.

Be a part of our values; We’re Thoughtful, We’re Aiming High and We’re Prepared.

Our Commitment

We are committed to providing equality of opportunity for all employees. We strive for an environment where all colleagues feel included, supported and valued, whilst feeling they can be their whole selves within our workplaces. We are proud that our colleagues represent us and our successes and we welcome your application.

Find out more: Wincanton champions a diverse workforce.

About Us

Wincanton is a leading supply chain partner for British business, providing supply chain solutions up and down the country. Through a wealth of experience and knowledge Wincanton provides business critical services including storage, handling and distribution; high volume eFulfilment; retailer ‘dark stores’; two-person home delivery; fleet and transport management; and network optimisation for many of the UK’s best-known companies.