Your new company

Global manufacturing/engineering business in Leicester is looking for an experienced HR Generalist who will support the day-to-day HR operations of the business and act as the first point of contact for employee-related questions. This role provides administrative support to the HR function. This is a great opportunity for anyone who is looking to grow their career in Human Resources. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter, who is comfortable working in a fast-paced organisation. The Coordinator should bring enthusiasm to the office, and contribute to ongoing process improvement.

Your new role

• Respond to basic employee enquiries about HR programs, policies and processes.
• Provides general support around hiring: creating requisitions in the HRIS, completing transactions in the system related to hiring.
• Supports pre-employment activities including processing background checks.
• Supports onboarding of new associates systematically and through in-person sessions.
• Assists in the communication of HR related company announcements to the employee base.
• Prepares expense reports and provides monthly summaries, coordinates conference registration, travel arrangements and vendor payments.
• Files various other HR documents and correspondence in a timely manner in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Partners with the Human Resources team on recognition programs.
• Assists in the planning of company meetings and events

What you'll need to succeed

• 2–3 years’ experience in Human Resources.
• Customer service oriented, with the ability to work well under pressure with multiple priorities and competing deadlines.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision, take initiative and make independent decisions.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy,
• Excellent oral/written communication skills.

What you'll get in return

• The opportunity to work as part of a busy but growing team

• Up to 5% bonus

• 25 days annual leave

What you need to do now

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