Human Resources Assistant

A fantastic opportunity for Human Resources Assistant to help power the transition to a carbon free future

Powersystems UK Ltd is an employee owned high voltage engineering company specialising in electrical power infrastructure, grid connections and renewable generation. Due to continuing success within these sectors we have a pipeline of work through into 2025 and beyond. This is a new role to support the recently appointed Head of Human Resources deliver exceptional support across a growing business.

Recruiting for: Human Resources Assistant

Salary £20,500 to £25,000 dependent on qualifications and experience

Are you looking to advance your career with full training provided? Do you want to join an established team in an exciting and progressive British business? Do you want to make a new role your own?

Choosing a career in the renewables sector at Powersystems as Human Resources Assistant means that you are connecting our future energy system, powered by clean electricity. In return for your positive contribution and loyalty we will provide you with training , development and the opportunity to make a difference towards a carbon free future for all.

As HR Assistant you will support the Head of Human Resources and the wider business by the effective administration, co-ordination and facilitation of key HR activities.

Duties of the role include, but are not limited to:

• Provide managers with support to effectively recruit within a growing business. This includes ensuring job descriptions are up to date , creating adverts, sifting candidates using our Applicant Tracking System, arranging interviews, providing feedback, dealing with recruitment agencies and assisting with offers of employment.
• Assist with the onboarding process so our new team members feel welcomed into the business and have everything they need to thrive.
• Maintain HR data with a high level of accuracy within HR Information System and spreadsheets.
• Aid in the provision of excellent wellbeing initiatives across the business to ensure our team is at their best.
• Support the annual appraisal process.
• Co-ordinate training and development activities, in collaboration with the Safety, Health, Environment & Quality team.
• Support the business with absence management administration.
• Assist with the delivery of HR projects.
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation in all areas of activity.
• Proactively look at opportunities to improve the service offered to the business and the effectiveness / efficiency of our processes.
• Provide data to support the HR function and business.
• Maintain the business SharePoint to ensure that all information is up to date and relevant.
• Liaise with payroll to ensure that employees are paid correctly.
• Ensure that GDPR (data privacy) requirements are met within all areas of record keeping.
• Effectively deal with enquiries, both internal and external.
• Support the business with ad hoc tasks such as arranging events, creating communications for the business, taking notes in meetings including creating action plans and arranging meetings.
• Maintain a professional image at all times.
• Embrace and demonstrate the Companys 5 Principles of: Priority No. 1 Health, Safety and Wellbeing; Professionalism, Pride, Partnership and Proactive.

  Heres what you need to be successful in the role:

• Previous experience in an administration role.
• Previous experience of working within Human Resources role is preferable.
• A desire to develop a career with HR.
• Proven ability to act with discretion and maintain confidentiality.
• Great customer service skills with the ability to communicate with a variety of people.
• Proven attention to detail
• Great communication skills, both written and orally.
• The ability to multitask and prioritise accordingly with sometimes a large workload.
• Good IT skills, with knowledge of MS packages.
• A team player that is self-motivated, with a confident and enthusiastic attitude.
• Great organisational skills and a high level of attention to detail.

In return we offer:

• Pension contribution,
• Private Health Insurance,
• 25 days annual holiday plus paid public holidays,
• Benefit from company profit share as a partner in our business,
• Great training and development opportunities,
• Holiday purchase scheme,
• Cycle to work scheme,
• On-site gym.

Powersystems is an employee-owned business and has a keen interest in the well-being and success of all its employees. We will encourage and empower you to be imaginative, share your great ideas and be involved in the future success of our business.

Everyone is welcome at Powersystems. We strive to create an inclusive and diverse environment where everyone has a voice and where you feel confident being yourself. Were committed to equality, diversity and inclusion.

We offer a positive and rewarding working environment, relaxed in terms of some of our approaches, yet highly professional with excellent support mechanisms in place to develop your knowledge and career. If you believe that you have what it takes to power our future together then we wish to hear from you.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.

Next Steps:

We look forward to receiving your application and we will be in touch shortly.

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