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HR Officer/Co-ordinator

U-Drive are looking for an HR Officer/ Co-ordinator with bags of integrity and empathy (and a sense of humour!) to join the Head Office team as the primary point of contact for all HR matters within the business. This is a hands-on role, seeing you integrating with all teams across the business and branches, providing oversight and supervision of all HR functions in a generalist capacity. This permanent position (40 hours per week Monday-Friday 8.30am to 5.30pm).

Role Overview

As the HR Officer/Coordinator at U-Drive, your role will involve managing a diverse set of HR administrative tasks, as well as upholding our company's policies, procedures, and objectives. Additionally, you'll play a key role in ensuring the continuous progress and welfare of our employees.

Key Responsibilities

  • Gain a comprehensive understanding of the employer's business objectives and existing HR policies
  • Onboard new starters and verify the eligibility of prospective staff to work
  • Evaluate training needs in collaboration with department managers
  • Plan and occasionally conduct training sessions, including inductions
  • Collaborate with various stakeholders on policy matters, such as staff performance and health and safety
  • Formulate and implement policies addressing working conditions, performance management, equal opportunities, disciplinary procedures, and absence management
  • Advise line managers on the effective implementation of policies and procedures
  • Foster a company culture that champions equality and diversity
  • Address grievances and execute disciplinary procedures
  • Manage staff welfare and administrative activities
  • Conduct salary reviews and oversee redundancy processes
  • Provide guidance on compensation and other benefits
  • Develop and maintain staff handbooks and manage employee records

Qualifications and Attributes

  • Business acumen and effective management capabilities
  • You will have exceptional interpersonal proficiency, able to establish productive working relationships across all levels within the business
  • You will have a strong sense of integrity and approachability, fostering an environment where managers and staff feel comfortable discussing sensitive and confidential matters
  • You will adopt active listening in every interaction with all staff members
  • You will be naturally organised and adaptable with a great planning aptitude
  • You will be proficient in analysing, interpreting, and explaining employment law
  • You will have an inquisitiveness and a readiness to challenge organisational culture when necessary
  • You will be an excellent team player, able to collaborate seamlessly with a range of individuals and departments
  • You will be skilled in compiling and interpreting statistical data, presenting it professionally and comprehensibly
  • You will be confident influencing, negotiating and implementing personnel policies
  • You will be comfortable working effectively under pressure, managing multiple tasks concurrently and prioritising workload
  • Administrative expertise with strong IT skills
  • CIPD Level 5 qualification beneficial

About the Company

U-Drive, a well-established family-owned vehicle rental company with a 42-year legacy, operates over 4,000 vehicles across a daily rental, contract hire and leasing fleet in the UK. Our commitment to excellent service extends to both business customers, and private hirers.

Benefits

  • 30 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays), increasing with length of service
  • Employee discount on U-Drive rental vehicles, including discounts for friends and families
  • Company-sponsored training and development opportunities
  • Access to an Employee Discount Program offering savings on over 3,000 retailers
  • Employee Assistance Program in partnership with Health Assured
  • Free yearly MOT
  • On-site parking where available

Please click 'Apply' and our Recruitment Team will be in touch to discuss your application. 

Head Office - HR


Head Office


HR Officer/Co-ordinator


£28,000- £30,000


CIPD Level 5


Poole


UK