The RK Bell Group in Bridgwater is in need of a Part-Time HR & Training Manager Hours: 15-20 hours a week, over 3-4 days (we can be flexible to accommodate the right candidate)Salary: Based on experience Location: Bridgwater, Somerset About UsThe RK Bell Group comprising of RK Bell Ltd, RK Bell Projects Ltd and Gworks Surfacing Ltd is a family-run construction business offering Civil Engineering, Surfacing, Plant Hire, Transport and Waste Transfer Services. Based in Bridgwater, we have proudly served the South West of England and Wales for over 80 years. About YouYou’ll bring previous HR experience, strong organisational and communication skills and the ability to deal sympathetically and constructively with a wide range of stakeholders. About the RoleYou’ll take ownership of the employee lifecycle, including:Onboarding of new team membersConducting pre-employment checks, maintaining HR files and completion of leavers paperworkManaging absence, disciplinaries, grievances and sickness ResponsibilitiesYou’ll play a pivotal role in the Group’s growth by recruiting employees, managing training and promoting apprenticeships. Responsibilities include: Recruitment of employees for the Group, working closely with directors & managers Providing professional advice on personnel issues to ensure compliance with current legislation Identifying and development of opportunities with local colleges and training providers to bring new workers into the construction industry and specifically the RK Bell Group Promotion and implementation of apprenticeships Ensuring development of the skill sets of team members through training Full Job Description is below Closing Date 17th Jan 2025 No Agencies JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title: Part Time HR & Training Manager Reports to: Mark Winterton Job Summary: The provision of efficient, accurate, timely and confidential management of HR & Training within the operation of the RK Bell Group including GWorks Surfacing Ltd. MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Recruitment of employees for the Group (working with the relevant director / manager). This will include advertising the positions & interviewing. Identifying & development of opportunities with local colleges and training providers to bring new workers into the construction industry and specifically the RK Bell group. Representing the RK Bell group at job fairs etc: Ensuring development of the skill sets of team members through training. Working with the administration team to review training records to ensure that employees have been sent on refresher courses as required. Dealing with all HR related functions including issue of contracts of employment and related paperwork. Dealing with personnel issues in a professional manner ensuring compliance with current legislation. This will include giving advice to directors / managers as required and writing the relevant correspondence. Employee relations, including managing absence, disciplinaries, grievances and sickness. Liaising with our external HR Employment advisor to ensure that all company policies and procedures are up to date in line with current employment law. Ensuring that line managers are up to date with changes to any policies. Pension: Dealing with administration issues on the staff company pension schemes Implementation of new HR policies, procedures and processes as required. Other duties as required. Key Responsibilities To ensure that HR & training is up to date, accurate and compliant. Promotion and implementation of apprenticeships with the RK Bell Group. Key Skills Required Experience of dealing with challenging individuals. Ability to build rapport quickly with key members of the management team. Confident advising managers & directors on all aspects of people management and development, including assistance with employee 1-2-1 reviews. Demonstrable experience in resolution of HR issues. Ability to assess government support schemes and the vision to see where they might be of benefit within the RK Bell Group. Highlighting and resolving issues that need to be brought to a resolution, e.g. long-term sickness. A clear aptitude to work autonomously and ability to drive things forward without being prompted. Competencies Ability to use MS Office software packages proficiently Ability to communicate issues clearly, both orally and in writing, with good use of English Ability to analyse problems and identify solutions Ability to organise own work and set priorities and deadlines Ability to safeguard all Confidential Information.