Michelle Simpson HR Recruitment Ltd

Our client is looking to appoint an enthusiastic HR Assistant on a permanent basis who will support the organisation in providing all aspects of HR generalist and recruitment support. The role will be based on site in Newcastle.This is an excellent opportunity to gain further valuable experience across the full HR remit and work as part of a small and supportive HR team. Reporting to the Head of HR main responsibilities will include: Provision of administrative support within the HR Department across all people-related activities. Responding to front line employee queries professionally and efficiently in person, via telephone or email. Provision of administrative support for Employee Relations processes, including preparing letters such as disciplinary and grievance outcome communications and colleague reference requests. Assisting the HR team with disciplinary and grievance matters including short and long term absence management and lower level disciplinaries. Responsible for the maintenance of the HR system and suggest any system improvements. Taking a lead on all recruitment related administration and processes including drafting job descriptions; advertising; reviewing CVs; interview coordination; and administering pre-employment checks. Supporting the set-up of onboarding programmes. Keep up to date with emerging HR issues and changes in legislation. Supporting with a variety of HR projects as and when directed by the Head of HR. The successful candidate will ideally have proven HR administration skills gained from within a HR department as well general knowledge in supporting all HR competencies. Candidates should have excellent attention to detail and be able to effectively manage a varied and busy workload. This is a fantastic opportunity to work within an established HR team and will provide the opportunity to learn and develop within a fast-paced, changing environment.

Our client is a successful and expanding organisation headquartered in the Sunderland area. As the business embarks on the next exciting part of its development strategy, they are looking to appoint an experienced HR Manager to work closely with the leadership team to support the company achieve its overall business and growth objectives. This hands-on, generalist HR role provides the opportunity to influence the direction of the HR function and contribute to the success of the organisation through the execution of their ambitious People Strategy. The role will focus on: Developing an effective HR function to drive performance across the organisation. Strengthening the employee experience to promote an engaged and motivated workforce. Providing advice and guidance to the leadership and executive teams on all People related matters. Developing and implementing HR related policies and being the lead on the following HR disciplines: Employee Relations; Culture and engagement; Talent, recruitment and retention; Performance Management; Leadership and Development; and HR Data. Providing advice and guidance on HR support, best practice and employment legislation to all stakeholders. Dealing with all employee relations matters in line with employment legislation. Developing the organisation's onboarding and induction programmes to offer an excellent employee experience. Managing HR administration processes to ensure all HR records are maintained and in line with regulatory requirements. Taking ownership of HR metrics and using data to drive continuous improvement. Providing support to the Chief People Officer on a range of cultural and people initiatives. The successful candidate will: Be an experienced HR professional operating at the HR Manager or Business Partner level. Have excellent knowledge of UK Employment Law. Have experience gained within a commercial environment, ideally as part of a growing business. Be proactive, astute and driven to promote positive change. Be an effective Business Partner and able to work with stakeholders at all levels. Be CIPD qualified (minimum Level 5) or be willing to work towards. The role is primarily office based and offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. This is an excellent opportunity to join an ambitious organisation which actively encourages personal and professional development.

Our client is an established, successful business with a main UK base in the Newcastle area. We are working with them to recruit a proactive and experienced HR generalist to join the team on a permanent basis. Reporting into the HR Manager, the role will be responsible for managing all aspects of operational HR activity within a complex, fast-paced environment. The role of Senior HR Advisor will deliver a high-quality HR support across the entire employee lifecycle to managers and key stakeholders across the business. Main accountabilities: Management of all HR activity at operational levels within a commercial and fast paced environment. Provide HR direction and support to the site leadership team and employees to maximise overall employee contribution to the achievement of business objectives. Coach and provide advice and guidance on all aspects of HR issues including: Absence Management; Disciplinary and Grievance issues; Performance Management; Terms & Conditions. Build and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders across multiple sites to ensure HR is able to support the business objectives. Support and oversee recruitment and onboarding activities. Develop Policies and Procedures to ensure the effective management of Human Resources within legislation. Support senior management through change management activities. Lead on complex employee relations cases. Influence and engage senior managers in performance management activity. Support in the delivery of a variety of HR projects and initiatives. The successful applicant will have a proven track record of delivering a high standard of HR service at the HR Advisor or Senior HR Advisor level from within a commercial or industrial environment. You will have up-to-date knowledge of employment legislation and be comfortable in managing end to end employee relations cases. The role will be based predominantly on site in Newcastle and require occasional travel to another site outside of the region. The position offers a competitive salary plus excellent benefits including enhanced pension and flexible working.