Scope of the Role:

• To provide generalist HR support to the Plant HR Manager in a professional and timely manner, showing flexibility and a proactive approach.

Key Responsibilities:

• KPI’s

• Provide accurate and up to date information and data related to HR KPI’s and success measures
• Provide reporting cover in absence of HR Manager, i.e., daily KPI reporting to management meeting, MOSIAC, headcount reports, monthly management packs and any other relevant reports.

• Safety

• Carry out monthly safety audits
• Regular reporting of hazards on the hazard database

• Employee Relations

• Undertake investigations / disciplinary / grievance cases with Line Managers, Employees and Union Representatives as necessary, some cases may be more complex than others
• Support the management of short and long-term absence cases, liaising with Line Managers, Employees and Occupational Health
• Arrange appropriate training and development support as required by the business for all employees, utilising the apprenticeship levy as a priority.
• HR administration – issuing terms and conditions, filing and accurate record keeping
• HR activities – recruitment processes, induction, development, Health, Safety & Wellbeing and ending of employment

• Payroll & Time and Attendance

• Lead and manage the Payroll function for the site ensuring full understanding of the principles and rules of payroll.
• Maintain the T&A system ensuring that all information is up to date and accessible
• Support managers and employees with use of the T&A system, providing training when necessary

• Legal Compliance

• Ensure that any advice given is in line with the most recent case law, IAC Policy and statutory regulations
• Highlight any issues whereby IAC policy may be at risk of non-compliance

• Communication

• Provide accurate and up to date information, support and guidance to the site managers ensuring that legal constraints are adhered to whilst enabling the business to operate in an efficient manner

• Finance

• Ensure that the HR related budget trackers are up to date with accurate information, always ensuring that they are on target and not over budget
• Support the general administration for the site – stationary, uniform, meeting arrangements etc.

Person Specification:
Essential:
Qualifications Numerate and literate to minimum O Level / GCSE “C”
CIPD qualified to level 5
Experience of working within a diverse and fast paced HR function preferably within an FMCG Unionised environment
Experience of dealing with complex disciplinary, grievance and investigations
Can demonstrate working to tight deadlines with a sense of pace and urgency
Experience of working on payroll
Influencing and persuasive style
Compassionate but resilient and business focused
“Can Do” attitude with propensity to problem solve
Computer literate with Microsoft packages
Excellent communication skills at all levels

Desirable:
Degree level education within a Human Resource or Management focused discipline
Experience of working within a diverse and fast paced HR function preferably within an Automotive Unionised environment
Previous experience of working in a Finance environment or Payroll department

This Job description is not a full list of all duties and tasks. Responsibilities, tasks and duties will evolve over time. The role holder is expected to fulfil the role with a degree of flexibility.