Premier Forest Products is one of the UK’s leading timber importers, processors and distributors. With over 20 sites nationwide and a workforce of 600+ employees, we have experienced significant growth in recent years through acquisitions and continued business expansion.

We are now looking to expand our HR team by appointing a part-time HR Administrator to support our growing and evolving HR function. This role will play a key part in supporting people development, wellbeing and early careers initiatives across the business.

 What you will be doing:

This is a varied and rewarding role, ideal for someone who enjoys working with people, managing programmes, and coordinating with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders. You will support several key people-focused initiatives, helping ensure they are well organised, compliant and deliver a positive experience for employees and participants.

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

• Supporting and administering the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and wider wellbeing initiatives.
• Coordinating and supporting the Company’s Mental Health First Aiders, including maintaining records and supporting ongoing engagement.
• Supporting Learning & Development, including working with managers to identify training and development needs, helping to coordinate and support training plans for employees, arranging training courses, liaising with providers, and maintaining accurate training records.
• Developing, managing and coordinating the Company’s Apprenticeship Programme, including:
  • Liaising with colleges and training providers
  • Attending apprenticeship recruitment events/arranging management attendance.
  • Supporting enrolments, inductions and ongoing administration.
• Assisting with the management of the Company’s Corporate Parenting Programme, including coordination with councils, services, programme participants and internal managers.
• Supporting the ROTL (Release on Temporary Licence) programme, coordinating with relevant prison personnel, programme participants and line managers.
• Providing support for new Company initiatives as they are developed and implemented.
• Assisting the Company Secretary / Director with the administration of company benefits, including company vehicles, equipment and other associated benefits.
• Updating internal systems and maintaining accurate and up-to-date records.

What we are looking for:

We are looking for someone who brings strong organisation skills, empathy, and confidence working with multiple stakeholders.

You are likely to have:

• Previous experience in an HR, people, learning & development, wellbeing or coordination role.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills, with the ability to manage multiple programmes simultaneously.
• Excellent communication skills and confidence liaising with external bodies such as colleges, councils and service providers.
• Someone who is proactive and able to help develop, improve processes as responsibilities evolve and new initiatives are introduced.
• A professional, empathetic and discreet approach when dealing with sensitive matters.
• Good IT skills and confidence maintaining accurate records and systems.
• Experience using HR systems, ideally Staffology HR / IRIS (highly desirable).
• A genuine interest in people development, wellbeing and social impact initiatives
• CIPD qualification or working towards CIPD would be desirable but is not essential.

What we can offer:

• 25 hours per week, worked over 5 days (Monday to Friday). We have some flexibility around how these hours are worked across these days.
• Access to a leading Health & Wellbeing programme.
• Christmas shutdown.
• Onsite free parking.
• Other benefits, including salary will be discussed further during the application and interview process.

Other information:

• There will be two stages of interview for this role: the first will be held via Microsoft Teams, followed by a second-stage, in-person interview at our Head Office in Newport. The first-stage interviews are expected to take place next week.
• Applicants must have the Right to Work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role at this time.
• Recruitment agencies are kindly requested not to make speculative approaches for this role.

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