Supports the implementation and management of the HR Strategy in the company,through staff and payroll administration in accordance with current employmentlaw, administrative support for employees and through recruitment processes.Working with business partner mentality across operations and support functions,actively participating and coaching on a range of complex HR issues. Fostering a CImentality to increase employee engagement, retention and morale, aiming tobecome an employer of choice, with diverse and inclusive policies and initiatives,supporting the local community in which we work.Main missions and results: Main point of contact for HR Manager, ensuring key deliverables reported out forbusiness. Area and/or projects assigned, with accurate and on-time information. Coach and mentor direct reports and support all within team for cross functionaltraining and best practice sharing. Driving culture change and looking for CI opportunities across the business. Supporting operational needs to ensure accurate headcount according to RTOand budget requirements. Managing absence for area including short term/long term, supportingemployees and facilitating regular reviews. Cover for HR Manager and across HR team. Actively project lead key projects assigned across the HR function in line with thedepartmental and business strategy. Investigate absence reduction initiatives, working with occupational health Monitor headcount, turnover and absence trends across area. Completion of onboarding and offboarding programmes. Review and update HR policies to increase efficiency and alignment to businessneeds. Continually upskilling through external resources, including maintainingemployment law updates. Supports the data input in HRIS. Reports deviations from the standard and takes corrective actions. Take action to achieve the operational objectives (KPIs). Co-responsible for compliance with the unions in the company by supporting theplant team on employment law issues plus continually strives for compliance. Supports annual performance review process. Supports site communication.Preferred skills and experience: Significant experience in automotive production sector in HR departmentpreferred or extensive experience in HR department. CIPD Level 7 qualified (minimum requirement). Intermediate Excel skills, confident with comparing large data files and preparingreports. Experience driving change and enforcing HR best practices within a fast-pacedmanufacturing environment. Proven experience leading complex ER case life cycles, mentoring departmentalleads throughout the process. Experience monitoring and driving absence initiatives. Experience with HR KPIs, with proven improvement activities. Advanced computer skills including MS - Microsoft office programmes. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work effectively with personnel across all functions. Must be able to manage multiple projects. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk