Based from our Head office in Nelson the successful candidate will play a crucial role in the HR department, focusing on the full employee life cycle. As you grow within the role, you'll have the opportunity to evolve into an HR Business Partner, overseeing your own departmental areas. Working closely with the HR Director and other team members, this role offers a unique chance to gain hands-on experience in various HR activities while contributing to the development and implementation of HR strategies. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong willingness to learn and take on various HR tasks, embracing the opportunity for growth within the department. If you're eager to embark on an exciting journey in HR then this is the role for you.

Responsibilities

* Provide administrative support to the existing business partners within the HR department.

* Provide advice to managers and staff for all HR related matters in accordance with company policies.

* Assist the existing business partners/line managers in the management of poor performance, advising on solutions and assisting with their implementation.

* Attend and support as appropriate disciplinary, absence and grievance meetings. including preparation of documents and note taking during the meetings.

* Undertake general HR tasks as required and appropriate to the role.

* Take responsibility for the clearance of staff through the Disclosure & Barring Service including chasing field staff for completion and provision of identification documents.

* Take ownership of other security clearances as required to ensure staff are cleared in a timely manner to attend sensitive sites.

* Communicate new employee details, deal with and prepare for new starters including preparation for and induction of staff in a timely manner.

* Assist and understand the monthly payroll in order to ensure sickness, leavers and salary increases are processed correctly. Updating and maintaining the company integrated HR and payroll software.

* Work with the in-house recruiter by preparing job descriptions, posting adverts and assisting with the hiring process.

* Work on requests for information, ensuring timely and accurate responses are provided.

* Contribute to the development of HR policies, as requested