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People (HR) Assistant

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry, Junior & Mid Level
  • Bradford

Requirements

  • - The ability to work in a fast paced People environment (manufacturing experience would be good, but isn’t essential)
  • - A proactive, positive approach to work with a true customer focus
  • - The ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines
  • - Exposure to HR Systems
  • - Excellent all-round IT skills (especially Microsoft Excel)
  • - Experience of advising and supporting colleagues and managers with foundation level people queries
  • - An understanding of HR policies and practices
  • - Proactive approach to own continuous development
  • - Experience of implementing processes
  • - The ability to act on own initiative

Responsibilities

  • Be the first point of contact for foundation level site People queries
  • Offer HR Expertise to site colleagues and managers as necessary
  • Provide administrative support to the HR team
  • Ensure payroll administration is accurate and all colleagues get paid correctly and on time
  • Maintain records, files and spreadsheets in line with data protection legislation
  • Keep ad-hoc analysis and reporting on HR issues up to date
  • Coordinate weekly HR audit checks
  • Support the recruitment process for the site as required
  • Become a subject matter expert on company HR policies, ensuring the site remains fully compliant at all times
  • Support, coach and challenge line management with absence, disciplinary and grievance issues
  • Develop engaging, proactive communications across the site
  • Build positive and effective relationships with unions, agency suppliers, colleagues and stakeholders
  • Support and drive colleague engagement on site

FAQs

What qualifications do I need to apply for the People (HR) Assistant role?

You don't need to be fully HR qualified to apply for this role, although we would love for you to be working towards one.

Is previous HR experience required for this position?

While manufacturing experience would be beneficial, it isn’t essential. What matters most is a proactive attitude and a willingness to learn.

What kind of benefits does the company offer?

We offer six weeks of holiday, a 15% store discount from day one, career progression opportunities, subsidised staff canteen, and many more benefits including healthcare and pension plans.

What is the work environment like for this position?

The work environment is fast-paced, and you will be supporting the HR department's day-to-day operations.

How can I contact someone if I have a query about the application process?

You can reach out to the HR department through the contact information provided on our careers page for any queries regarding the application process.

Will I have opportunities for career progression?

Yes, we provide career progression and development opportunities for our employees.

What type of HR systems should I have exposure to?

Exposure to HR systems generally includes familiarity with payroll systems, employee management systems, or recruitment software.

What kind of support will I provide to the HR team?

You will provide administrative support, manage payroll administration, maintain records, coordinate HR audit checks, and support the recruitment process among other tasks.

Do I need to work on-site or can I work remotely?

This position is primarily on-site, but we do support hybrid work arrangements in certain circumstances.

Are there any discounts available for family or friends?

Yes, you will receive an additional 10% discount card for a friend or family member.

Retail & Consumer Goods
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1899
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Our team of friendly faces works as one to provide shopping trips and a career experience you won’t find anywhere else. Together we work the Morrisons way. Constantly looking to do things even better, we work in partnership with our communities, colleagues, suppliers and British farmers to provide our customers with the freshest food at great value for money. Our people ‘Make Morrisons’. Our team spirit really is hard to beat. At the top of our game in all kinds of roles, we work as one team in our stores, distribution centres, manufacturing sites and Head office. In return for looking after our customers, we look after our people with great perks, lots of career opportunities and the training and support everyone needs to be the best they can be.

Benefits

  • Salaries

    We offer highly competitive salaries and regularly review them so they reflect your contribution and achievements.

  • Company pension

    We have a fantastic pension scheme that all our colleagues can join. Together with a generous company contribution, your contributions are invested to help you save for your future. At the default rate, Morrisons pays the majority and there are two tiers available to all colleagues; pay more and the company pays more too!

  • Life assurance

    We offer a Life Assurance Scheme, more commonly known as a 'Death in Service' benefit. All our colleagues are entitled to this benefit from their first day of permanent employment with us, subject to eligibility rules. If you're an active member of the pensions scheme, 'Death in Service Benefit' is four times your annual salary. If you're not a member of the pension scheme, you're still entitled to the benefit at 1 times your annual salary.

  • Healthcare cash plan

    Our exclusive health care cash plan, provided by Sovereign Health Care, offers colleagues a helping hand with everyday health care costs. It pays tax free cash back on a range of everyday health care costs including glasses, contact lenses, dental treatment, prescription charges, physiotherapy and much more.

  • Wellbeing with Vita health

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