Join our growing Employee Relations team and help make a difference!
We are currently looking for two experienced HR Administrators/Assistants to join our dynamic Employee Relations and Wellbeing team. This is an exciting time to be part of our expanding team, playing a crucial role in supporting the delivery of a comprehensive employee relations service.
You will ensure that managers and colleagues across the Group are effectively supported in issues related to employment and well-being, adhering to our Group’s Policies and Procedures.
Are you passionate about fostering a positive work environment? Do you have experience in a transactional HR role and want to develop your career in Employee Relations? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
Some of your daily tasks will include
- Provide accurate and timely advice to managers and colleagues. Ensuring compliance with legal requirements and best practice, escalating more complex issues to the ER Specialists.
- Supporting managers with stage one absence meetings, and non-complex investigations, grievances, and disciplinary meetings, including co-ordinating relevant meetings and associated paperwork in collaboration with respective managers and/or chairs and ER specialists
- Support ER Specialist with complex ER Investigations including note taking and collation and preparation of materials in relation to case work.
- Accurately maintaining employee records and ensuring changes are communicated to Payroll and coordinating the associated correspondence to colleagues
- Organise sickness absence reports and work collaboratively with ER Specialist where action is needed.
Some of the things we are looking for
- Previous experience in an HR administrative or HR support role is essential, with a focus on employee relations activities being beneficial.
- Experience of co-ordinating meetings, managing documentation, and providing administrative support in a professional setting. letters and correspondence.
- Experience of input and administration within a corporate computer system
- Excellent ICT skills (Word, Excel) with high levels of attention to detail and accuracy in administration and system work
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to interact effectively with colleagues , in individual or group situations.
- Proactive and adaptable approach to work, with the ability to prioritise tasks, manage competing demands and work effectively in a fast-paced environment
While this role is home-based, you must be able to travel to our Group offices 2-3 times a month or as needed. Our Group offices are located at Birmingham Business Park, Solihull, and Central Park, Worcester.
**Please note that the formal job title for this role is Employee Relations Assistant**
Some of the great benefits we can offer you
- Up to 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) with the opportunity to buy and sell leave
- Family friendly policies and Learning and Development opportunities
- Medicash membership for all employees which includes access to an employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership and exclusive discounts
- Health Cash Plan worth up to £1700 p/a with cashback for dental, optical, physio and complementary therapies and more
- Pension scheme with minimum employee contributions of up to 3% and Platform will contribute up to 12% (inclusive of life assurance and dependent on employee contributions)
- Employee reward and recognition scheme with wellbeing hub and discount from a wide range of retailers
For more details about the positions, please refer to the attached job description or If you’d like to arrange an informal chat, please feel free to email: recruitment@platformhg.com
We aim to hold interviews for this role at our Birmingham Business Park office during the week of 01st July 2024 and will contact you to arrange once successfully shortlisted.
Please note that we will review applications throughout the campaign and would therefore encourage early applications as this position may close earlier than the published closing date.
We do not require recruitment agency support at this time - all speculative CV’s will be treated as a direct application.
