People Assistant (HR)
Smartbox Assistive Technology
People Assistant (HR)
£28000
Smartbox Assistive Technology, Bristol
- Full time
- Permanent
- Remote working
Posted 3 weeks ago, 22 Aug | Get your application in now before you miss out!
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: fc1f493be38848708e07a7b15e495539
Full Job Description
- Recruitment and Staffing: From crafting job descriptions to onboarding new hires, you will shape our team with top talent and ensure a smooth start for each member.
- Employee Relations and Wellbeing: Nurturing a positive workplace, handling grievances, and spearheading wellbeing initiatives to foster a supportive culture.
- Performance Management: Guiding managers on engaging employees, ensuring fair performance practices, and overseeing review processes.
- Training and Development: Facilitating training sessions and championing diversity initiatives.
- Compliance and Legal: Upholding legal standards, managing HR documentation, and ensuring GDPR compliance throughout all HR activities.
- Operational Responsibilities: Managing day-to-day HR operations, providing insightful reports, and maintaining positive relationships within Smartbox., This is a hybrid role based in the Bristol office, with the requirement to come into the office twice a week.
- The salary for this position will be determined based on the applicant's education, skills and experience.
- CIPD qualified (minimum level 3)
- Strong grasp of UK employment law, regulations, and best practices
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
- At least 2 years of experience in HR administration or a related role
- Proven track record in resolving complex employee relations issues with professionalism and confidentiality
- Demonstrated ability to work under pressure, adapt to changing priorities, and meet deadlines
- Experience in recruitment processes, including sourcing high-caliber candidates and conducting interviews, Human resources: 2 years (required)
Are you a passionate People Assistant who wants to play a part in creating technology that gives a voice to those without speech? Smartbox is seeking a dedicated and talented individual like you to join our team and make a real difference in the lives of people with disabilities. - Dress: We want you to feel comfortable in the office, smart casual is perfect.
- Food: You can find free healthy office snacks in our kitchens.
- Hybrid working: Two days a week in the office, for the rest of the week feel free to skip the commute and hit your deadlines from home. Laptop and home working IT kit provided.
- Flexible work schedule: balance is key to innovation, and we want to make sure you are at the top of your game with a schedule that will work for you (prior agreement from your line manager is required).
- Give back to the community: Each year every member of staff will get the opportunity to spend one paid day volunteering for a good cause of their choice.
- You, our best asset: We believe in investing in you and your development. Stay with us and grow with us! We will reward you with more holidays for your long service!
- Wellness: Stretch away the stress every morning with our online trainers, available via our cooperative perk website or hit the gym. We provide gym discounts too!
- Wellbeing: You gain unlimited access to a benefit and Wellbeing app Yulife, providing store discounts and wellbeing services.
- Mental health: You will have access to the 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme for a wide range of support, advice and resources about Family, Health, Life, Money and Work.
- Peace of mind: Every employee benefits from a company pension, group life assurance, and income protection.
- Fun: Complimentary theatre and cinema tickets to Malvern Theatres. We organise many free social events including team outings and get-togethers.
- Eco-friendly: You can sign up for a cycle scheme (save 25%-39% on a new bike or E-bike by cycling to work), or lease an electric car through a salary sacrifice scheme after 2 years of service.
- Bonus potential: We work hard and Smartbox recognizes that with a discretionary annual bonus.
- Finances: Enjoy a wide variety of savings and discounts with Corporate Perks. You can save on electronics, food shopping, fashion, fitness, entertainment and all things travel.
- Additional leave
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
- Sick pay
- Work from home
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Why join us?
Here at Smartbox, we are positive and inclusive about making adjustments, providing flexible working, and encouraging all staff to engage in a diverse range of year-round learning and personal development opportunities. In addition, you will work alongside highly motivated colleagues in an environment of strong teamwork whilst also having fun. This is a hugely rewarding role and a career to be proud of where every day you will go home knowing you made a positive difference in the lives of disabled people.
To excel in this role at Smartbox, you should possess the following essential skills, qualifications, and experiences:
At Smartbox, we take pride in being a leading company in assistive communication technology. Our innovative products, combining specialised hardware, advanced software, and engaging content, are used by individuals with diverse needs worldwide. All around the world, our products, accomplishments and aspirations are a reflection of our teams' values: passionate, caring, empowering, achieving together and enabling change.
We believe that everyone deserves a voice, and our inclusive culture reflects this belief. By joining Smartbox, you will become part of a team that values diversity, fosters collaboration, and supports a community of users who rely on our technology to communicate effectively.
In addition to the rewarding nature of our work, you will collaborate with talented professionals who share a common goal of pushing the boundaries of innovation while considering the environmental impact of our products and processes. We strive to develop sustainable solutions that minimise our carbon footprint and promote a greener world. By joining Smartbox, you will have the chance to shape a more inclusive society while actively contributing to our sustainability efforts. Together, let's make a difference that extends beyond communication technology and leaves a positive mark on our planet.
In this role at Smartbox, you will be at the heart of our HR operations, driving impactful change through various key responsibilities, At Smartbox, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable work environment where every individual's unique background and perspective are valued and respected, but how are we doing it?
We are proud to have been awarded Disability Confident Employer status by the UK Government's Department of Work and Pensions. We are also the Founding Partner of Purple Tuesday. You can find out more on thinksmartbox.com.
We are committed to ensuring that our recruitment practices are barrier-free and as inclusive as possible. This includes making adjustments during the job application process and throughout your future career with us. Please email jobs@thinksmartbox.com to discuss any such adjustments that we can make.
At Smartbox, it's not about fitting into our culture - it's about adding to it. Our diverse team brings together unique talents and inspires each other to create amazing products that reflect the diversity of our users and customers.
We'd love to hear from you
Our ever-evolving team powers the business across the world and brings the next generation of AAC solutions to life. Together we experiment, innovate and create across the full product lifecycle. And, in a collaborative and close-knit culture, we support each other to search for better. We support our community and contribute to a sustainable future for our business and the planet.
At Smartbox our employees always do their best, which is why we give so much in return. In addition to your competitive salary, private medical insurance, and whooping 25 days of holiday plus public holidays, we'll shower you with perks, including:
Our Commitments, Agencies
Please respect that at this current time, we wish to try and recruit directly from the market rather than engage support from an agency.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £25,000.00-£28,000.00 per year
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