You will be responsible for advising management on all aspects of HR, training and development, recruitment and employment legislation whilst supporting the HR Manager and administering a range of HR processes in the UK and continental Europe.

Client Details

Our client is a Caterpillar company, supplying comprehensive rolling stock and infrastructure solutions for the global rail industry and set the standard for excellence.

Description

• Advise and coach line managers on the management of discipline, grievance, absence and performance issues and act as HR attendee in such meetings.
• Assist in ensuring Equal Opportunities are actively promoted within all aspects of employment.
• Deal with HR aspects of employee health issues including occupational health and surveillance.
• Take a leading role in the recruitment activity, ensuring a smooth and effective recruitment process is applied in line with legal and Company guidelines: monitor recruitment needs, seek authorisation for vacancies, filter and shortlist applications, liaise with recruitment agencies, advise on interview questions & support with candidate selection.
• Support HR manager in identifying the most appropriate talent attraction techniques.
• Enhance managerial competencies by designing and delivering fit-for-purpose training materials.
• Assist in the identification and provision of training and development needs, including refresher training, with input to the Company training plan.
• Assist in employee engagement projects and ongoing initiatives.
• Prepare various HR reports, KPI's and other statistics as required.
• Undertake timely and effective administration of HR, payroll & training documentation.
• Support the on-going review of HR processes and policies.
• Assist in the processing of payroll for the UK and EU.
• Travel to other sites within the UK and abroad when necessary.
• To comply with and promote Company Health and Safety policies and take appropriate responsibility to ensure the health and safety of self and functional employees.

Profile

• Experience of working in a business environment.
• CIPD qualified or similar.
• Solid theoretical and practical knowledge of UK employment law.
• Track record of successfully working at a HR advisor level.
• Excellent interpersonal & influencing skills.
• Track record of coaching managers on employee relation matters.

Job Offer

• 25 days plus bank holidays.
• 5% employer pension contribution.
• L&D opportunities.