People Assistant

Are you highly organised, detail-focused, and passionate about supporting people? Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same? Looking for a role where you can make a real impact on a prestigious retail contract?

Here at GXO Logistics, we’re looking for a People Assistant to join our B&Q site in Branston. You’ll be the backbone of the People function, providing essential HR administration support, maintaining accurate records and helping to ensure the smooth running of all people processes across the site.

This is a part-time, permanent position where you’ll be working 22.5 hours per week, Wednesday to Friday.

Pay, benefits and more:

You’ll be paid a salary of £15,638 per annum. You’ll also receive 16.8 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), as well as the option to buy additional days so you can enjoy a positive work-life balance. Your benefits package includes a company-sponsored pension plan, death in service benefit and personal accident insurance. Plus, many other perks such as a variety of high street discounts, a cycle to work scheme and our continued focus on internal promotions, over 60% last year!

What you’ll do on a typical day:

General HR administration including issuing offer letters and contracts, collating new starter information and processing leavers

Supporting managers in the administration of disciplinary and grievance meetings, including note taking and issuing invite letters

Assist with absence recording and monitoring attendance, including long term sickness, welfare meetings and Occupational Health as required

Responsible for the maintenance of confidential HR records, liaising with central HR and Payroll teams

Assisting the People Advisor with the provision of generalist HR advice to line managers

Assisting in employee engagement activities and project work

Supporting the Payroll Administration with pay queries from start to resolution

What you need to succeed at GXO:

Previous HR administration experience and/or working towards a CIPD qualification, with a good understanding of current employment legislation

Exceptional organisational and administrative skills, proficient in MS Office including Word, Excel, and Power point packages

Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and manage conflicting deadlines

Excellent communication skills and the ability to build relationships at all levels

Ability to handle confidential information with integrity and professionalism

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