Job Title: (Position Filled) Human Resources Assistant
Salary: £33K
Location: London
Job Purpose
To provide HR Administration support and direction to the management team.
Being responsible for the day-to-day operational HR admin and the first point of call for issues raised by all members of staff.
Providing impartial guidance on HR issues and to remain an independent arbiter of HR standards.
To establish and maintain good working relationships, both internally and externally.
Objectives & Goals
Full understanding and application of operational and new HR Policies
Flawless reputation for the Casino on HR issues
Ensure Chief Executive & Heads of Department feel supported to deliver their business plans
Creation of a positive and direct relationship with staff
To provide the Head of Human Resources with full support for the delivering key HR goals and objectives
Ensure provision and delivery of core training
Help to protect the health, safety and wellbeing of all staff
Establish and maintain clear communication with all areas which is positive and direct
Be a change agent, constantly reviewing service delivery
Job Activities
Manpower Planning
Support the HOD’s to source competent staff, keeping recruitment costs in line with budget
Support the delivery of an effective recruitment and selection process
Support the HOD’s to keep labour costs in line with budget and business levels
Support the HOD’s to drive profitability and reduce staffing cost base, in line with core values and without detriment to the standards
Support the HOD’s in succession planning
Be proactive in finding new ways to source staff
HR Administration
Help to monitor the implementation of salary review and performance awards in liaison with Head of HR
Manage recruitment administration to ensure it complies both with legal and company requirements and take appropriate action as required
Production of essential letters e.g. Offer letters and Terms & Conditions
Request written employment references
Update of the Ciphr database and production of management information when requested
Liaise with HODs to ensure all essential documentation is received e.g. visas and passports, driver’s licenses, gaming certificates
General filing
Key point of contact with the Payroll department to provide staff with a quality payroll service
Supply employment references
Manage general HR queries voiced by all staff in a professional manner
Audit holiday and sickness administration to drive consistency and accuracy
Undertake regular file audits to ensure personnel files contain all necessary information and documentation
Undertake regular audits of ‘right to work’ documentation, ensuring legal compliance
People Development
Support the delivery of professional departmental inductions
Deliver statutory and mandatory training in line with external H&S auditing bodies’ guidelines
Ensure training records are complete, up to date and stored in line with external H&S auditing bodies’ guidelines
Ensure training costs are kept in line with budget and business levels
Ensure the HOD’s are aware of what training is available, both internal and external, and support the selection of suitable delegates
Support supervisory staff with appropriate individual training and coaching when required
Support the HOD’s to build and maintain efficient teams, driving their team towards the objectives of the business.
Support the HOD’s in the management of all employees’ performance in line with job descriptions, ensuring all staff receive regular job chats and appraisals.
Managing Employee Relations
Provide a professional, confidential and independent HR service to staff
Advise HOD’s on disciplinary, grievance and performance / conduct issues
Ensure all disciplinaries and grievances are handled in line with company policy and legal guidelines
Support the Head of HR in the handling of Employment Tribunal applications
Policy and Strategy
Support the Head of HR in the delivery of strategy initiatives
Advise HOD’s on the content and implementation of company policies and procedures
Support the Head of HR in the formulation and review of company policies and procedures
Discuss any changes in legislation and best practice with the Head of HR to ensure compliance with the law and establish whether a review of policies and procedures is required
Actively develop own awareness of Employment Law and Best Practice in liaison with the Head of HR, through attending seminars, reading HR publications etc.
Health & Safety
Develop an awareness of the implications of H&S issues ensuring that all due diligence information is complete, taking action as required to ensure complete legislative compliance
Remain updated on Health and Safety legislation.
Develop an awareness of RIDDOR and support the completion of necessary forms in liaison with the Head of HR and Head of Security.
Ensure a safe workplace by identifying and reporting hazards and taking corrective action
Be fully aware of fire, bomb and evacuation procedures for your department and your colleagues
Communication
Establish and maintain clear communication with all areas which is positive and direct
Assist in the co-ordination of the Staff Forum, ensuring regular meetings take place with consistent representation from all areas
Ensure all staff receive an exit interview and feedback key issues
Complete monthly HR Reports
Making it Happen
Stimulate change, challenge assumption and ways of working, to move the business forward
Develop a positive and direct relationship with all colleagues
Within the department, support a culture of pride, ownership and desire to exceed expectation
To foster a culture of flexibility.
Responding quickly and positively to changing requirements whether within the department or outside in order to meet business demands
Instil a culture of pride and ownership, ensuring a seamless operation at all times
Performance Management
Manpower Planning
Help to ensure staff costs are at a comparative level with budget and revenue percentage
Vacancies filled on time and within budget
Communication with all areas is clear, consistent and transparent
HR Administration
Recruitment and payroll documentation is correct at time of audit by Head of HR
Fourth database is updated regularly and is upheld by Head of HR’s audit
Staff receive Appointment Letter and Terms & Conditions within HR policy guidelines
Right to work documentation upholds audit by Head of HR
People Development
Induction is delivered within agreed guidelines
Statutory and mandatory training upholds external H&S audit
Training records show all staff trained in relevant areas
Calendar of training is delivered, and success monitored from staff/HOD/customer feedback
Appraisal and job chat calendar are in place and actioned
Feedback on individually tailored induction programmes is very good or above on staff questionnaires
Effective management of holidays and reduced absence
Managing Employee Relations
Employee relations are dealt with in line with company standards and legal obligations and are recorded accurately
Staff feel HR is impartial and are comfortable to consult them directly
Flawless reputation for The Casino on HR issues
Policy and Strategy
People and Organisation strategy is delivered within agreed timelines
Company policies and procedures are up to date and correctly implemented
Health and Safety
Remain updated on H&S Legislation, taking action as required
All the team are fully aware of fire, bomb and evacuation procedures for department and colleagues
Communication
Communication with all areas is clear, consistent and transparent
Staff Forum takes place regularly with full attendance
Making it Happen
Flexible within the role in supporting the business
Key business strategic issues are communicated to all colleagues
Personal Competencies
To maintain a high customer awareness by approaching your job with the customers always in mind.
To be motivated and committed to your personal development, approaching all tasks with enthusiasm and seizing opportunities to learn new skills or knowledge in order to improve your personal performance including the commitment to attaining your IPD qualifications
To be adaptable, responding quickly and positively to changing requirements, which may mean getting involved in procedures that are not normally part of your day-to-day responsibilities.
To maintain high level of teamwork by showing co-operation and support to colleagues in the pursuit of department and business goals.
To have a positive impact, taking personal responsibility and initiative to resolve issues, always clearly communicating with both customers and colleagues
To ensure that the quantity of work is sufficiently productive under the normal business levels.
To discover more contact Steven Jackson on steven@grs-recruit.com