Permanent HR Officer / Office Manager

Description:

Somerset West. My client, an established financial services concern, is seeking to employ an HR Officer who will be responsible for the HR function as well as the smooth running of the office. The post holder reports to the Associate Director, Human Resources, who is based in the company's international office abroad.Duties will include, but is not limited to: Human Resources Assist with the recruitment and selection process, sourcing and interviewing potential candidates. Prepare contracts and onboarding for new recruits, including the induction and probation processes. Responsible for the employee offboarding process. Assist with performance management, development plans and career progression. Understand staff training needs and arrange mandatory training requirements. Administration of ongoing employee matters such as absence, holidays, and employment records. Guide, advise and support management with general HR questions/issues. Support with employee relations, disciplinaries and grievances. Promote a positive working environment and staff well-being. Remain abreast of employment legislation and statutory requirements. Support the HR Director with ad-hoc HR and administration duties/projects. Office Management Liaise with external business partners to ensure the efficient running of the office. Ensure that office supplies and equipment are suitably stocked. Ensure Health and Safety requirements are kept up to date. Complete any other duties as and when required to drive business success. Requirements: A relevant HR qualification and/or a minimum of 3 years in a HR Administrator/Officer role. Excellent organisational skills; prioritising, achieving deadlines and driving business efficiency. Strong interpersonal skills; an ability to communicate at all levels, both in writing and verbally. Be able to build strong working relationships at all levels of the business and with external business partners. A proven high standard of accuracy and attention to detail. Problem solving and decision-making skills. Proven experience of adhering to confidential matters and data protection requirements. Proactive with an ability to work independently and with teams across the business. Strong computer skills. A willing and flexible attitude to working hours to support team and business needs, as required. Consistently work at the standard required by the business. SECTOR: Human Resources