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Business Unit / Group Function: Human Resources
Work Arrangement: Partially Remote
Level of Experience: Intermediate
Contract Type: Temporaries 12
LANXESS UK is a specialty chemical company with several production sites working on a broad range of activities. From the blending of inorganic pigments, the manufacturing of science-based biocidal products to the production of urethane prepolymers; plastic additives and flame retardants amongst others.
At LANXESS, our success is determined by the personal commitment and performance of each individual employee. Our goal is to sustainably increase the value of the company - and to make meaningful contributions to our customers, employees, stockholders and the public.
In order to achieve these goals, we align our actions within the company with the five essential values of our Performance Culture: Respect, ownership, trust, professionalism and integrity.
Further Information
LANXESS UK is seeking a strong, motivated and talented individual for the position of:
HR Services Associate – 12 Months Fixed Term Contract (maternity cover)
Location: Manchester, Trafford Park, UK - Hybrid
Job Highlights
The primary responsibility of this role is to provide HR Services support to EMEA sites.
Main Responsibilities:
1. Administration of HR processes, including but not limited to: benefits, headcount reporting, time and attendance, HR system updates, personnel record filing, long service awards.
2. Responsible for the onboarding and probation process for new hires and exit process for leavers.
3. Responsible for the training and support of HR applications: LMS, Talent Database, ESS/MSS.
4. Providing advice to line managers and employees as appropriate.
5. Participating in developing or updating HR programs, projects, or business initiatives where required.
6. Responsible for Payroll collation and submission for review with HR TL, and HR system updates: starters, leavers, promotions, amendments to contract, salary increases, allowance payments, bonus payments, personal detail changes, pension changes, private medical subscription, family leave.
7. Maternity, Paternity, Adoption and Family leave processing and preparation of relevant documentation.
8. Recording and monitoring absence, making recommendations to managers for referral of employees to Occupational Health.
9. Provides backup payroll administration support to UK Payroll Specialist where required.
10. Responsible for updating the document retrieval system in line with the Company Document Retention Policy.
11. Staying updated on legal requirements through HR alerts and education.
12. Comply with audit requirements from internal and external sources.
Requirements
Qualifications:
1. Bachelor’s/Master´s Degree preferred.
2. Fluent in English.
3. 2 years of equivalent experience in HR Services environment.
4. Proven ability to manage customer contacts in a fast-paced environment.
5. Proven ability to adjust to constantly changing workloads.
6. Proven ability to follow existing processes with high attention to detail.
7. Demonstrated self-starter and highly motivated with the ability to work independently and/or collaboratively.
8. Ability to learn new things quickly and easily to adapt to a change in a high growth environment.
9. Strong follow-up skills to close out associate and management requests in a timely and accurate manner.
10. Demonstrated ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality with sensitive personal and financial information and exercise exceptional discretion and independent judgment at all times.
11. Strong organizational, project, and time management skills.
12. Excellent interpersonal skills, team-oriented approach, and ability to establish rapport and trust quickly.
13. Excellent written and oral communication skills necessary to effectively work with senior management.
14. Ability to work cooperatively with others, to be part of a team.
What we offer you:
* Compensation: We offer competitive compensation packages, inclusive of a global bonus program and an individual performance bonus program.
* Comprehensive Benefits: We provide a variety of benefits to support your financial security, health, and wellbeing including retirement plans, health programs, life insurance, and medical care.
* Work-Life & Flexibility: We support you in maintaining a balance between working hours and personal life. With our global “Xwork” program, we offer flexible working arrangements in all countries in which we operate.
* Training & Development: We are committed to your professional and personal development and encourage you in the ongoing pursuit of education, training, and knowledge through both formal and informal learning.
* Diversity: For us, talent matters; we welcome everyone who commits to our values. We strongly believe that including diverse perspectives makes us more innovative and enhances our competitiveness. Therefore, we embrace the uniqueness of every single individual and are truly committed to supporting our people in developing their individual potential.
Interested? Apply today with your full up-to-date CV and we will be in touch with you soon.
Lanxess UK is an equal opportunities employer.
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