VACANCIES
Group HR Officer
Group Company: Winn Group
Department: Human Resources
Salary: Up to £36,298.08 (based on 40 hours)
Are you ready to be part of a WINNing team at Winn Group, a leading North East business providing nationwide accident management and rehabilitation services?
We are on the lookout for an ambitious individual to join our HR team as an HR Officer.
In this role, you will be responsible for providing HR and recruitment services to managers and employees across Winn Group.
This is a fully office-based role, working 40 hours per week between 7.00 am and 7.00 pm.
In this role, you will have flexibility, meaning you can start between 7.00 am and 11.00 am and finish between 3.00 pm and 7.00 pm (depending on business need).
Why Join Us?
At Winn Group, we're more than a business. We're a driving force in the North East, delivering nationwide accident management and rehabilitation services for victims of non-fault accidents. As the parent company of Winn Solicitors and On Hire, we lead the market in Personal Injury Law.
We prioritise your well-being and growth, celebrating every milestone. With ample progression opportunities and funded learning initiatives, we invest in your future. Join us and be a part of a team that upholds values such as Integrity, Respect, Loyalty, and Reliability and prioritises your success, and well-being, and fosters your growth.
Responsibilities
- As an HR Officer, you will provide practical advice and guidance to managers and employees in relation to policies and procedures in line with current employment legislation.
- Supporting managers with formal and Informal proceedings, including investigations, disciplinary’s, absence review, grievance hearings, capability, including occupational health.
- Supporting Employee Engagement: Developing strategies to improve employee satisfaction and engagement.
- Providing guidance and advice to management and staff on HR-related issues. This includes interpreting HR policies and procedures and advising on best practices.
- Supporting Policy Development to include developing, updating, and enforcing company policies and procedures.
- Retention strategies: Developing and implementing strategies to retain key employees and reduce turnover.
- Provide recruitment and resourcing support to Winn Group.
- Support with the management and smooth running of the recruitment function.
- Source candidates using a variety of methods with a focus on social media, online job boards and active candidate sourcing, using LinkedIn in its entirety and via recruitment agencies and the negotiation of terms of business.
- Support Department Heads/Managers with the screening/ interview process, ensuring feedback is provided to unsuccessful candidates.
- Tracking the activity of vacancies for reporting purposes.
- Any ad hoc or additional duties as deemed fit and appropriate by the Management Team for this post and the associated level of responsibility attached to it.
What We Offer
About You
To succeed in this role, we're looking for someone who brings a blend of must-have skills and experiences, along with those extra special qualities that can make a difference to our team and business.
Essential Skills and Experience
- CIPD Qualified minimum Level 5, working towards or equivalent experience.
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience working in an HR and Recruitment role.
- Experience in recruitment and onboarding.
- Experience in policy and procedural advice in relation to formal and informal proceedings, investigations, disciplinary, absence management, grievance, capability and occupational health.
- Experience in HR Administration processes and procedures.
- Experience in HR Administration processes and procedures.
- Experience in demonstrating effective teamworking within a commercial environment.
- Strong time management and organisational skills.
- Cooperative and flexible approach.
- Strong attention to detail.
- IT literate.
Next Steps?
If you feel this role is the right fit for you, then Apply Now!
If your application meets our criteria, a member of HR will be in contact to discuss this opportunity further. If you are successful, you will be invited to a face-to-face interview.
If you are unsuccessful, you will be notified. However, if you don't receive any communication from us within four weeks of sending your CV, your application was not successful.
We look forward to reviewing your application!
Apply Now
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What our Staff Say
“I am incredibly grateful for the opportunities for development which I have had in the firm. which I have fully embraced and have led to me being promoted to Deputy Head of Costs.”
Vic
Deputy Head of Costs
“I know it’s a cliché but everyone was really supportive throughout my training contract and there was always someone to go to if I was unsure or needed guidance.”
Reece
Personal Injury Solicitor
“I started at Winns as a fee earner in the Vehicle Damage department and within a year of starting at the firm I was successful in securing a training contract.”
Emma
Supervisor Solicitor Vehicle Damage