People Services Assistant

Rexel UK Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading electrical distributor in the UK as a People Services Assistant at the Birmingham office. In this role, you will support the HR department with key administrative functions, ensuring effective HR processes and contributing to a diverse and inclusive workplace. This position offers great opportunities for career progression, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive environment.

Benefits

33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) + Birthday Day off

Comprehensive health & wellbeing support programme

Enhanced family leave benefits

Agile working

Free virtual GP service, accessible 24/7

Staff discount on webshop

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in an administration role, preferably HR administration.
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy of work is essential.
• Experience of HR information systems or equivalent systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support HR team with all HR related administration tasks.
• Maintain files and update policies and procedures.
• Manage daily caseloads within tight time frames.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Numeracy

Literacy

Job description

We are looking for a People Services Assistant to join our recently refurbished Sheldon, Birmingham Office (B26)

Join one of the UK’s leading distributors of electrical products and solution providers with 200+ branches nationally with a core value to develop talent & internal progression.

• Competitive salary
• Contracted to 37.5 hours per week
• Monday to Friday: 08:30 – 17:00
• 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) + Birthday Day off
• Comprehensive health & wellbeing support programme, long service awards & key milestones
• Benefits: Enhanced family leave benefits, Agile working, Training academy, buy and sell annual leave, Free virtual GP service, accessible 24/7 & Staff discount on webshop

As a People Services Assistant, you will be an integral part of the HR department; you will be supporting the team on all HR related administration: from providing advice & guidance to managers on HR policies, generating contracts and driving the referencing & new starters process in to the business

You will be supporting the HR team with the daily caseloads, maintaining files and updating policies and procedures as and when required. You will use your keen eye for detail to ensure all aspects of your workload is managed within tight time frames.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a business where you will be given a real opportunity to progress.

People Services Assistant - Experience & Attributes Needed

• Relevant experience in an administration role, preferably HR administration.
• Experience of HR information systems, e-forms and workflow processes, or equivalent systems.
• Experience of working in a busy environment and working towards deadlines
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy of work is essential.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build relationships.
• Good level of numeracy and literacy.
• An understanding of HR practice, employment law and legislation would be an advantage

At Rexel UK, we value diversity and inclusion, and we welcome individuals from all backgrounds to contribute their own unique perspectives and talents.

Our goal is to create a workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to succeed, as we believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is a strong and successful workforce.

Join us in our mission to #Powertogether and be part of something extraordinary.

PLEASE APPLY ONLINE TODAY and a member of the team will be in touch

At Rexel, we celebrate diversity, foster inclusion, and welcome individuals from all backgrounds to bring their unique perspectives and talents to our team. We believe that a diverse workforce drives transformation and success, and we are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive. Join us in building a more inclusive future together

Rexel believes that this role does not meet the criteria to be considered within the Home Office Shortage Occupation list. Therefore, they will not support an application for visa sponsorship and all applicants for this role must have an unrestricted right to work in the UK.

Rexel is an equal opportunities employer.