Human Resources Administrator or Apprenticeship

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Founded in 1996 in South Africa and identified in London Stock Exchanges 1000 Companies to Inspire Britain M&S Logistics is a global tank container operator specialising in the intermodal transport of bulk liquids with a fleet size of over 9500 tank containers. The companys headquarters is in the UK with offices in the Netherlands Singapore South Africa Korea China Dubai Thailand Taiwan India France Germany and The Americas with further office openings planned this year.

Job Title:- Human Resources Administrator or Apprenticeship

Site:- Sandbach UK

Hours:- 37.5 hours per week Monday Friday 08:30-16:30 or 09:00-17:00 if preferred

Salary:- 25000 per annum (higher with experience or lower as an

Apprentice) plus discretionary bonuses

We are looking to recruit a Human Resources Administrator to join our busy global 3-strong HR Team in our head office based in Sandbach Cheshire. You will be trained on how to assist the HR Officer and HR Managers in providing a proactive and professional generalist global HR administration service to a current global workforce of 250 while contributing to the delivery of any assigned projects.

You do not need to have previous administrative experience or experience of Human Resources as full training will be given and the Company will support CIPD membership and training at any point. You just need to be interested in people be hardworking and have a strong desire to learn and be developed. An eye for numbers is important as you will be involved with preparing payroll instructions for our global payrolls but more essential is your natural ability to connect with people and to write in an imaginative and clear style.

You will have the opportunity to learn about Global Human Resources and to experience different cultures. We are a family Company who care about the health and well-being of our colleagues. Whilst we recognise the importance of working closely in teams and together we do recognise that employees have private lives and we operate a generous home working policy also providing paid time off for medical appointments.

The purpose of this role is:-

To support the HR Officer HR Managers and Line Managers on HR system/administration recruitment payroll and any other tasks that are deemed appropriate and within the capabilities of the HR Administrator to enable a contribution to the best possible HR service globally.

What you will do:-

• To provide a responsive and at best proactive HR administrative service in all areas of HR according to local and global needs.
• To ensure all administrative work is accurate and signed off by the HR Officer and HR Managers as appropriate.
• To proactively suggest and implement improvements to current HR filing system and administrative documentation whilst owning these functions.
• Support the ongoing development of the HR function as the business continues to grow.
• To have an understanding of the cultural differences in countries that impact on employment.
• Support the recruitment and selection processes
• To provide a caring and supportive environment for employees to advise of concerns and escalate any issues as appropriate.
• To provide a confidential HR service at all times.
• To support training & development processes and procedures as appropriate.
• To provide administrative support for payroll activities including for countries other than the UK.
• Understand Company policies and procedures so can direct staff to these or relevant policy sections to queries.
• To provide administrative and research support for reward (pay reviews and bonuses).
• To provide administrative and welcome arrangements for European and South Africa staff.
• Support company communications processes helping draft the staff news for approval.
• Complete projects as required.
• Meet agreed objectives.
• Note taker at HR meetings.
• Embrace higher level tasks as an opportunity to develop into this role as the Company grows time permitting in role.
• Promote and act as a role model for the companys core values and behaviours.

What you will bring:-

• Good computer knowledge (excel outlook etc).
• An ability to deal successfully with people.
• A strong desire to learn and be developed.
• Administrative/office-based/HR work experience would be advantageous.

What you will receive:-

• A competitive salary.
• Discretionary bonuses.
• 25 days holiday plus 8 statutory holidays .
• Your birthday is important so you get the day off!
• Long service days off.
• A free parking space in the centre of Sandbach.
• A caring friendly family culture with strong values.
• Flexibility to balance home and work including paid time off for medical appointments.
• The chance to work in a multicultural environment.
• A medium-sized company where you are known and valued.
• Investment in your training and development.

Assessment for this role will be:-

CV
competency based interview and job based testing

We welcome you to apply for this fantastic opportunity in an international environment with an enthusiastic and experienced team located in our recently furbished office in Sandbach Cheshire with strong links to our global office locations.

Do you feel this role is for you Please dont hesitate to send in your application as soon as possible.

Please note that the candidate needs to live within commuting distance of our Sandbach office.

A Person Specification and Job Description can be provided on request by emailing

We are an equal opportunities employer.

No recruitment agencies please.

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority