HR Assistant - Part-Time

Wincanton PLC

HR Assistant - Part-Time

Salary Not Specified

Wincanton PLC, Blyth End, Warwickshire

  • Part time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 4 weeks ago, 22 Aug | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 53d1627f68f5400eafb8ccf64d3ee4e2

Full Job Description

We are looking for a HR People Assistant to join our team in Hams Hall. Reporting to the People Advisor you will be providing high quality HR administration, advice and support to the site.
Hours are 16 to 20 per week - Monday to Friday and can be over 3, 4 or 5 days.
How will you contribute?

  • Applying people policies and processes, ensuring the integrity of local people practices within the site/contract

  • Supporting the site engagement - acting as a champion for the sites and promoting the annual surveys, participation and communication of outcomes

  • First line query resolution of basic HR and pay queries

  • Inputting where necessary, time and attendance data into the company system

  • Managing employee files and completing filing tasks

  • Ensuring that corporate updates and information is displayed on site noticeboards and Management Team updated accordingly

  • Supporting the People Advisor with tasks related to the implementation of the engagement survey, performance reviews and company initiatives

  • Acting as a notetaker and supporting meetings including issuing letters in disciplinary, grievance and absence meetings in accordance with company procedure

  • Providing support for recruitment activities including the production of job adverts, sifting CVs, arranging interviews and monitoring of recruitment response - working proactively with the relevant line manager to ensure effective time to hire and candidate fit

  • Supporting with the new starter, onboarding and life cycle experience

  • Inputting of People metrics, including providing data on recruitment, starters, leavers, transfers and sickness for KPI reporting

    Must have worked in HR Administration/Assistant or similar roles previously

  • Working knowledge of employment law

  • Payroll experience to support with basic queries

  • Strong communication skills and a natural ability to build relationships quickly.

  • Ability to use in house IT Systems in accordance with training provided.

  • Excellent IT skills in Word, Excel and PowerPoint

  • CIPD Level 3 qualified or working towards

    Our people are at the core of our business and what makes Wincanton great. That's why we also provide significant opportunities for career development and progression, as well as training enrichment and multi-skilling, in a dynamic working environment.


  • Be a part of our values; We're Thoughtful, We're Aiming High and We're Prepared.

    Our Commitment

    We are committed to providing equality of opportunity for all employees. We strive for an environment where all colleagues feel included, supported and valued, whilst feeling they can be their whole selves within our workplaces. We are proud that our colleagues represent us and our successes and we welcome your application.

    Find out more: Wincanton champions a diverse workforce
    Wincanton is a leading supply chain partner for British business, providing supply chain solutions up and down the country. Through a wealth of experience and knowledge Wincanton provides business critical services including storage, handling and distribution; high volume eFulfilment; retailer 'dark stores'; two-person home delivery; fleet and transport management; and network optimisation for many of the UK's best-known companies.

    In addition to generous remuneration, we really value our people and offer a friendly, safety-first working environment, along with other benefits including company pension scheme, generous holidays, cycle to work scheme, employee benefits include, online discount platform, onsite parking and much more.