Human Resources Assistant

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Company description

We are Guenther Bakeries Europe, a division of CH Guenther & Son Inc., a leading international food manufacturing group supplying high quality bakery and grain-based products to leading quick-service restaurants and food retailers. Globally the company employs more than 3,800 people in 26 manufacturing locations in Europe, the U.S. and Canada with our history dating back more than 170 years.

We are delighted to be opening up a brand new facility based at Lyons Park Coventry that will be fully operational in Q2 2023. This is an excellent opportunity for you to join us in this exciting journey from the outset.

The Role

Responsible for the management of an effective payroll process and provision of HR administrative support. Working as part of the HR Team you will be responsible for all administration duties and HR records of employees on site. To assist the HR team in ensuring that Guenther Bakeries has in place appropriate HR strategies to ensure that it achieves its targets.

Responsibilities

To work with our external partners to ensure a prompt, accurate and reliable service

To validate all uploaded information to ensure accuracy.

To ensure accurate information is passed on to Payroll Service Providers including new starter, leaver, change of pay rate and sickness absence data.

To be the on-site contact for Managers regarding Payroll issues.

To initiate for approval Employee Change Forms for notification to Payroll Service Providers whilst ensuring implementation on time.

To support Managers in first level absence review, investigation, disciplinary and grievance hearings as note taker, also preparing invite and outcome letters.

Provide HR KPI information for various reports.

To maintain up to date and accurate employee records.

To proactively follow up on outstanding HR matters.

To provide support to the HR Manager - UK in designated HR projects.

Requirements

Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills with the ability to get things done in co-operation with others, and as part of a team.

Ability to work under pressure at times whilst maintaining the ability to meet deadlines.

Able to work autonomously with an eye for detail.

Able to ensure discretion and maintain confidentiality.

Flexible approach to work.

Good PC Skills. Experience using Workday HR and ADP software desirable

Experience of general administration.

Experience of payroll administration.

Desirable: CIPD level 5 qualified

Benefits

Salary ranger 25k-29k based on experience

33 days holidays per year

Ongoing development and investment in you

Company pension scheme

Bupa medical after 1 years’ service

Onsite parking

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £26,000.00-£29,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Private medical insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location

Expected start date: 24/04/2023