HR Assistant

Our HR Team is growing! We are seeking to recruit a candidate for the role of HR Assistant to join our team in Rochdale. The role is to support the HR function in its operations and the business as a whole. We offer competitive packages, benefits and much more. We offer a supportive and development focused culture which is tailored to each individual.

A&F Sprinklers has been established since 1986 and has seen rapid growth over the past 5-10 years. We are continuing to grow and develop our business and with your help we will all succeed. A&F Sprinklers is now an Employee-Owned Business as part of an EOT.

Main Role (not limited to):

  • Assist the Group HR, Compliance & ESG Manager in ensuring the delivery of service requirements within the department.  
  • Assisting HR with the process of recruitment, including vetting candidates, assisting with interviews and issuing employment contracts.
  • Supporting internal and external inquiries and requests related to the HR department.
  • Compiling and maintaining paper, digital and electronic employee records, including holiday and sickness leaves.
  • Processing payroll and assisting with the documentation of employee compensation and benefits.
  • Supporting HR-related training programs, workshops and seminars.
  • Entering employee data into computer database.
  • Coordinating logistics for new hire orientations.
  • Writing and submitting reports on general HR activities.
  • Overseeing HR events and meetings and coordinating management-employee communications.
  • Continuously learn the latest HR best practices to improve workplace efficiency.

 

Values & Behaviours:

  • Makes every effort to live the company’s values through their day to day operation.
  • Recognises the role of the team as a part of the company’s overall success and contributes to this through behaviours which demonstrate enthusiasm, flexibility and a 'one team’ approach.
  • Ensuring effective communication with the wider business is a priority.

Necessary Skills:

  • Excellent attention to detail with strong communication skills gained from working within a similar environment or role.
  • Excellent time management skills with an ability to manage one’s own workload to a set standard of SLA.
  • Able to forge strong working relationships with Stakeholders of all levels.
  • High level of IT confidence, including intermediate Excel skills.
  • Pro-active approach to problem-solving.
  • Fully competent in using HR systems, able to pull reports, etc.
  • Able to work on own initiative, unsupervised, but also contribute to an effective team.

Desirable Skills, Knowledge & Experience:

  • HR experience or CIPD Level 3 or equivalent (completed or working towards).
  • Some knowledge of employment law.

What we can offer you:

  • Salary – range from £26,000 - £30,000 (dependent upon experience).
  • Annual Leave – starting at 32 per annum including bank holidays, close down for Christmas period.
  • Company Performance Bonus – our bonus scheme runs twice per year (summer and winter).
  • Private Health Care – protection for you & your health!
  • Life Assurance – giving you peace of mind in the event of passing.
  • Employee Assistance Program – that little extra support where you need it most.
  • Wellbeing Events – various initiatives for team building and wellbeing.
  • Long Service Awards – ranges from meals, hotels, weekends away!
  • Bespoke Development Programs – training and development that suits you - not just a tick in the box.
  • Friday Early Finishes – 3pm finishes.
  • Various Charity and Social Events – we genuinely care about others.
  • Health Surveillance – caring about you and your health.

Best of all, you’ll be part of an employee-owned business! Interested in having a discussion with us?

Diversity

We champion and welcome diversity in our teams and ensure all job applicants receive equal and fair treatment, regardless of age, race, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, disability or nationality.

We are not only committed to increasing the visibility and recognition of talent from under-represented groups within our organisation, but the wider industry too.

We ensure we take the time to look after ourselves, each other and the planet, because we’re stronger together.

What’s Next?

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