HR Professional

This company are seeking a HR Professional to manage key elements of the HR function at it's office in Southampton. This is a stand alone role (with regional HR BP support) in which the right candidate will be able to make their mark on the local HR functions.

Generally, the candidate will provide a timely and efficient HR service to the group including; recruitment, appraisal, employment contract management, performance management, benefits and reward, induction, provision of learning & development and exit interviews. The post role holder will also be responsible for operational alignment with the Group HR strategy.

Specifically the right candidate will manage the following areas:
- To manage the recruitment administration and support the recruitment process by ensuring that all documentation is relevant and up to date, placing adverts, being the first point of contact for applicants, liaising with external agencies, providing support to recruitment managers and ensuring that the entire process reflects positively on the company.
- To manage the on-boarding and induction process for new starters by liaising with internal stakeholders (HR Business Partner, Finance, Business Support), ensuring all pre-checks are completed satisfactorily, ensure that the Induction process is followed and fit for purpose, making improvements where possible. Ensure that each employee joining the Company has everything they need to fulfil their duties.
- To manage the administration of the PeopleHR system. To be a point of contact for queries and a subject matter expert. To ensure that the information is up to date and fit for purpose, adhering to data protection regulations and working with internal stakeholders e. Payroll.
- To manage the administration of the Performance Portal system. To be a point of contact for queries and a subject matter expert. To ensure that all employees have the ability to manage and execute their tasks within the system effectively.
- To liaise with Group HR, as well as internal stakeholders to ensure that Learning & Development activity is taking place, as arranged and providing any support or administration required to facilitate this.

They are seeking a candidate that has the following background / skills / experience

Essential
- Experience of administering a recruitment process
- CIPD qualification or working towards
- Experience in working in a small company
- Experience of working with HR systems
- Generalist HR operations experience
- Great communicator with an excellent standard of work and attention to detail
- Logical thinker - can demonstrate experience of thinking through pieces of work from inception to completion
- Able to 'represent the brand' in behaviours and communications
- Ability to 'lead' on initiatives and take responsibility and accountability for process and projects

Desirable
- Marine and / or engineering background
- Experience of interviewing and recruitment strategies
- Experience of dealing with recruitment agencies