Job Introduction
Gleeson Homes specialises in new build affordable housing based in the North of England. Human Resources is a central, fast paced department supporting the valued talent, knowledge, and skills across the company – covering three divisions: North Eastern, North Western and Yorkshire & Midlands.
The purpose of this role is to provide an effective, professional, and efficient central HR assistance to the HR Manager and the HR Business Partners who are the key contacts for each of the divisions. The HR department at Gleeson provides a crucial support to every people-related decision made through the entirety of the employment journey. Therefore, all processes and practices actioned within the team are followed and implemented accurately and in agreed time scales.
Role Responsibility
Starters/Changes/Leavers
- Support HR BP’s with the processing of new starters including.
- Issuing Employment Contracts
- Issuing new starter documents
- Inputting new starters onto HR System
- Completing administration tasks for processing new starter documents
- Supporting HR BP’s with HR Inductions which are conducted on the first day of employment for new starters.
- Administering probation periods – reminder to line managers and confirmation of employment paperwork.
- Completing standard variation to Terms and Conditions of Employment for HR BP’s as and when required.
- Processing straight forward resignation leavers
- Confirming acceptance in writing
- Liaising with Payroll to ensure leaver is processed and final payments confirmed
- Conducting leaver exit interviews on behalf on HR BP’s
Employee Benefits
- Providing standard advice for employee enquiries referring to employee benefits:
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- Providing Private Healthcare information
- Preparing and issuing eye test/glasses vouchers
- Providing pension paperwork
- Administration support to the annual holiday buying/selling scheme
- Administering any key queries or processes centrally for employee benefits
Employee Relations
- A basic understanding of investigation skills and disciplinary hearing would be desirable but not mandatory – would be beneficial for as and when the HR BP’s may require support with administrating case work.
General Administration Duties
- Updating Organisation Charts
- Preparing general company communication to update on the HR System/Intranet
- Provide general administrative support to the team
- Administration of the HR System – including:
- Setting up new starters
- Changes to records
- Holiday/absence management
- Communication/announcements
- Any other system administration needs
The Ideal Candidate
- Passionate about people and how HR can add value to the employee journey
- Collaborative, willing to working closely and flexibly to support the HR Function
- 1-2 years’ experience in a generalist HR Assistant/Administrator role (essential)
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with people at all levels in the business
- Good administrative and organisational skills
- Ability to work accurately and efficiently
- Ability to adapt to change quickly and effectively
Package Description
- Generous holiday entitlement of 26 days per annum + bank holidays
- Discretionary Bonus Scheme
- Holiday Buy Back Scheme
- Company Pension Scheme
- Private Medical Insurance Scheme
- Healthshield membership
- Life Assurance Scheme
- The opportunity to join our Share Purchase Plan upon completion of a year working with Gleeson
Why Gleeson?
Gleeson is the best housebuilder in the UK, we are changing lives by building affordable, high quality homes where they are needed for the people who need them the most. At £130k our average selling price is half that of other housebuilders and this is what sets Gleeson out from the rest. We achieve this by working collaboratively, employing passionate individuals and are respectful to all our employees, customers and subcontractors.
Gleeson is a listed PLC valued at over £0.5 billion with a share price growing 14% pa over the last five years and is the most highly rated housebuilder on the stock market. Gleeson is a highly profitable business with ambitious growth plans and is poised to continue growing at a rapid pace. Dynamically led by the strongest management team in the sector Gleeson are delivering high margins, higher growth and have the cash resources to continue growing. To support this growth we are looking for ambitious, results driven individuals with a desire for progression to join our ever expanding team.
As an employee of Gleeson you will not just be an employee but a member of the Gleeson family, a collaborative team that treats each other with respect. Here at Gleeson we are passionate about developing and supporting our employees to work to the best of their potential and encourage progression from within.