Our client are a leading player in the hospitality industry, known for delivering excellent beer quality services. They work to high standards and are always on the lookout for motivated individuals to join their rapidly growing and high-performing team. Their purpose is to raise the bar on beer quality, and their aim is that one day every draught beer served will be perfect. This aim is underpinned by exceptional service standards and a range of services that help to make beer quality both a driver for profit and a significant differentiator for our customers. This is a fixed term 12-month maternity contract. What does that mean for this role? Like everyone in our team, you’re a resourceful problem-solver and you never leave a job half-done. You'll have a great attention to detail - easy to say, yet so much harder to deliver day-after-day. You'll love learning and adding to your skills. You're versatile, you relish a challenge and you're comfortable working with incomplete information and fast-evolving situations. If this is you, then read on About the Role What does that mean to someone working as part of the Central Services Team? This is a an ideal opportunity for someone who wants to progress their L&D/HR career, joining as an administrator and taking on more responsibility as the role and organisation evolves. The processes are in place, and we need a determined individual to ensure that all nationwide employees are supported in a variety of ways to hone their skills and achieve their career aspirations. This is a fantastic opportunity to join our team for a 12 month maternity cover. The company is rapidly expanding and this is an ideal opportunity to get your " foot in the door " Core responsibilities: · Manage the employee lifecycle process including production of contracts · Responsible for organising the onboarding process for all new employees · Be the first point of contact for all HR/L&D enquiries, escalating if necessary · Collate and prepare all holiday and sickness absence information for payroll · Responsible for the administration of all training events and courses · Ensure all staff training records, competencies and matrices are up to date · Handle training feedback forms and produce relevant reports · Ensure mandatory training is delivered within the required timescales · Be an integral part of the Central Services Team. Requirements: · 2 years plus proven experience in a similar role, preferably within the hospitality sector, although this is not essential for the right candidate. · Excellent organisational skills · A can-do attitude · Excellent written and spoken communication skills · Excellent grasp of technology including Microsoft Office 365 · Attention to detail · Ability to work on own initiative · Thirst for knowledge and willingness to develop a long-term career within HR/L&D · Full clean UK driving licence (this is a rural office-based role)