Human Resources Administrator or Apprenticeship

M& S; Sandbach; Hybrid; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A global logistics company based in Sandbach is seeking a Human Resources Administrator to join their HR team. The position offers full training, and the ideal candidate is someone eager to learn and work in a supportive environment. Responsibilities include managing HR administrative tasks, supporting recruitment, and payroll processes. The role provides a competitive salary of £25,000 annually, along with various benefits, such as bonuses and generous time-off policies, making it an excellent opportunity for those starting their career in HR.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days holiday

Paid time off for medical appointments

Investment in training and development

Family culture and values

Qualifications

• No previous administrative experience required; full training is provided.
• Interest in people and a desire to learn and be developed are essential.
• Administrative or HR work experience advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide proactive HR administrative service to local and global needs.
• Ensure accurate administrative work signed off by management.
• Support recruitment processes and development of HR function.

Skills

Good computer knowledge

Dealing successfully with people

Strong desire to learn

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Job description

We are looking to recruit a Human Resources Administrator to join our busy global 3-strong HR Team in our head office based in Sandbach, Cheshire. You will be trained on how to assist the HR Officer and HR Managers in providing a proactive and professional generalist global HR administration service to a current global workforce of 250, while contributing to the delivery of any assigned projects. You do not need to have previous administrative experience, or experience of Human Resources as full training will be given, and the Company will support CIPD membership and training at any point. You just need to be interested in people, be hardworking and have a strong desire to learn and be developed. An eye for numbers is important as you will be involved with preparing payroll instructions for our global payrolls, but more essential is your natural ability to connect with people and to write in an imaginative and clear style. You will have the opportunity to learn about Global Human Resources and to experience different cultures. We are a family Company who care about the health and well-being of our colleagues. Whilst we recognise the importance of working closely in teams and together, we do recognise that employees have private lives and we operate a generous home working policy, also providing paid time off for medical appointments.

Responsibilities

• To provide a responsive and at best, proactive HR administrative service in all areas of HR, according to local and global needs.
• To ensure all administrative work is accurate and signed off by the HR Officer and HR Managers, as appropriate.
• To proactively suggest and implement improvements to current HR filing system and administrative documentation whilst 'owning' these functions.
• Support the ongoing development of the HR function as the business continues to grow.
• To have an understanding of the cultural differences in countries that impact on employment.
• Support the recruitment and selection processes.
• To provide a caring and supportive environment for employees to advise of concerns and elevate any issues as appropriate.
• To provide a confidential HR service at all times.
• To support training & development processes and procedures as appropriate.
• To provide administrative support for payroll activities, including for countries other than the UK.
• Understand Company policies and procedures, so can direct staff to these or relevant policy sections to queries.
• To provide administrative and research support for reward (pay reviews and bonuses).
• To provide administrative and welcome arrangements for European and South Africa staff.
• Support company communications processes, helping draft the staff news for approval.
• Complete projects as required.
• Meet agreed objectives.
• Note taker at HR meetings.
• Embrace higher level tasks as an opportunity to develop into this role as the Company grows, time permitting in role.
• Promote and act as a role model for the company's core values and behaviours.

Qualifications

• Good computer knowledge (excel, outlook etc).
• An ability to deal successfully with people.
• A strong desire to learn and be developed.
• Administrative/office-based/HR work experience would be advantageous.

Company Background

Founded in 1996 in South Africa, and identified in London Stock Exchange's '1000 Companies to Inspire Britain', M&S Logistics is a global tank container operator specialising in the intermodal transport of bulk liquids with a fleet size of over 9,500 tank containers. The company's headquarters is in the UK with offices in the Netherlands, Singapore, South Africa, Korea, China, Dubai, Thailand, Taiwan, India, France, Germany and The Americas with further office openings planned this year.

Salary & Hours

Hours: 37.5 hours per week Monday - Friday 08:30-16:30 or 09:00-17:00 if preferred
Salary: £25,000 per annum (higher with experience or lower as an Apprentice) plus discretionary bonuses,
Competitive salary, discretionary bonuses, 25 days holiday, plus 8 statutory holidays, birthday day off, long service days off, free parking space in centre of Sandbach, caring, friendly, family culture with strong values, flexibility to balance home and work, including paid time off for medical appointments, chance to work in a multicultural environment, medium-sized company where you are known and valued, investment in your training and development.

Assessment

Assessment for this role will be: