People Assistant (HR Assistant) - Willow Green, Bridgwater

Our People Assistants are a multi-talented and busy bunch. Customer service is in their blood and it's up to them to use their initiative to support the site teams on all things people related, from payroll, HR advice and administration. It's a perfect role for someone looking to springboard their career within HR. Reporting to the People Advisor, you will: - Be the first point of contact for foundation level site People queries - Offer HR expertise and advice to Site Colleagues and managers as necessary - Provide administrative support to the HR team - Ensure payroll administration is accurate and all colleagues get paid correctly and on time - Maintain records, files and spreadsheets in line with data protection legislation - Keep ad-hoc analysis and reporting on HR issues up to date - Coordinate weekly HR audit checks - Support the recruitment process for the site as required - Become a subject matter expert on company HR policies, ensuring the site remains fully compliant at all times. - Support, coach and challenge line management with absence, disciplinary and grievance issues - Develop engaging, proactive communications across the site - Build positive and effective relationships with unions, agency suppliers, colleagues and stakeholders - Support and drive colleague engagement on site Why not take a look around one of our Distribution/Manufacturing sites? Click here. Qualifications: The good news is you don't need to be fully HR qualified to apply for this role (although we'd love for you to be working towards one). But we do look for... - The ability to work in a fast paced People environment (manufacturing experience would be good, but isn't essential) - A proactive, positive approach to work with a true customer focus - The ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines - Exposure to HR Systems - Excellent all-round IT skills (especially Microsoft Excel) - Experience of advising and supporting colleagues and managers with foundation level people queries - An understanding of HR policies and practices - Proactive approach to own continuous development - Experience of implementing processes - Ability to act on own initiative In return you'll get competitive pay rates, up to 6 weeks holiday (including bank holidays) and many benefits including a discount card for you and 2 more for friends or family members giving you 10% off your shopping in Morrisons. We also offer company share options, Retirement Saver, Free Life Assurance and much more. Employment Type: Permanent