HR Officer (Part-Time) at Autoneum, Trench, Telford and Wrekin

Autoneum is globally leading in acoustic and thermal management for light and commercial vehicles. The Company develops and produces multifunctional, lightweight and sustainable components and systems for interior floor, interior trim as well as engine bay and underbody. Customers include almost all automobile manufacturers in Europe, North & South America, Asia and Africa. The Company with its head-quarters in Winterthur, Switzerland, is listed on the SIX Swiss Ex-change (ticker symbol AUTN).

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB: 

Working 20 hours per week, the Part-Time HR Officer will be responsible for supporting the HR Manager with the provision of a professional and confidential HR support service to the plant leadership team and employees.

Working hours will be Monday to Thursday 11am to 3pm and Friday 9am to 1pm. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Be the first point of contact for all HR queries by developing effective relationships with operational teams, management and external agencies.
• Promote a culture of engagement and continuous improvement in line with Company Values, Principles, Code of Conduct and Autoneum Production System
• Maintain a safe working environment ensuring the application of health, safety and environmental standards relevant to your job
• Coordinate internal and external recruitment requirements including operational agency workers encompassing timesheet verification
• Provide professional advice and support to managers and employees in line with company procedures and latest employment legislation including disciplinary, grievances and absence management
• Maintain and monitor absence levels, collating data to enable the completion of daily, weekly and monthly KPI’s  
• Input and maintain accurate and up to date records within computerised HR systems; Mitrefinch HR Manager and Time Management System and internal Touchpoint personnel records
• Conducting pre-employment checks including right to work checks
• Coordinate and manage the Induction process for all new starters
• Coordinate and support grievance, disciplinary and capability investigations and hearings
• Work with local training providers to arrange training / apprenticeships in line with approval processes whilst maintaining within budget
• Maintain a record of training undertaken, refresher requirements for certified training e.g. Forklift training
• Manage and coordinate the probationary review process
• Coordinate and Manage Occupational Health meetings and visits
• Conduct regular welfare meetings in line with the Attendance Management Procedure
• Support the HR Manager in preparing for Management System Audits: IATF16949, ISO45001, ISO14001, ISO50001, TISAX Audit
• Manage all HR administration and documentation including filing systems
• Support with all activities in support of the Employee Engagement Survey
• Generate ideas in support of Corporate Social Responsibility
• Co-ordinate internal communication requirements

JOB HOLDERS PROFILE / SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED

Must have CIPD qualification minimum Level 3

Minimum three + years working at HR Officer level within a busy HR department/team

Previous experience of working with Mitrefinch systems desirable but not essential.

Previous experience of working with SAP desirable but not essential.

A strong understanding of current employment legislation is essential.

Professional, courteous and diplomatic, with exceptional customer service attitude and approach, always maintaining confidentiality

Must be a problem solver and able to work on own initiative

Demonstrates personal ownership for tasks and sees these through to completion, paying exceptional attention to detail

Strong communication skills, verbal and written, a team player who is flexible and supportive of others, and confident dealing with key stakeholders at all levels (internal and external)

Proficient in the use of Microsoft applications

The duties and responsibilities listed in this advert represent the major responsibilities of the positions.  Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned, as required.