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Job Description

I am currently working with an established Yacht Management Company in the UK who are searching for an experienced shoreside HR Generalist to join their team in Chester.

Overall Purpose

To contribute to the success of the HR function by providing support to the Group HR function. Carrying out administrative and HR support to assist with resourcing and other HR activities. Work globally and support the delivery and governance of the day-to-day HR operations, carrying out administrative, and provide first-line support and advice.

Responsibilities
  • Support HR in ensuring that HR frameworks, tools, policies, and procedures are up to date, accurate and easily accessible
  • Provide support to the corporate recruitment process in times of peaks and holiday cover, ensuring appropriate administrative, compliance and a consistent candidate experience
  • Work with Group HR colleagues and Group HR team to implement an effective on-boarding process
  • Support surveys on engagement, onboarding etc. and collaborate with Group and local HR on focus, output, and priorities to make positive improvement
  • Support managers with the new hire review process working with Group HR, local HR and managers
  • Support operational Reward and Recognition activities, including annual salary reviews, salary benchmarking and incentive schemes, interfacing with local teams where appropriate
  • To support the Group Head of Human Resources on the process, maintenance, and output of PDR’s (Priority and Development Reviews)
  • Develop and maintain strong working relationships with the local HR Teams, by supporting and acting as their trusted advisor
  • Provide administrative support to the Group Head of HR, including diary management, and note taking at HR meetings
  • Work with Group HR in undertaking specific and ad hoc project work and programs
  • Work with Marketing to ensure all people information is current and kept up to date on the company website
  • 1st line for employee relations, up to the level of Head of Department
  Internal HR Systems:
  • Become a Subject Matter Expert on the inhouse HR system
  • Ensure that it is maintained and continually up to date
  • Work on projects to further improve the system
  • Train new joiners and new Line Managers to use the system effectively
  • Provide Support to Group HR
  • Support with diary management and minute taking in HR team meetings
  • Work with Project Management software to ensure projects are effectively executed to completion
  • Collaborate with Group and HR teams to ensure progress is being made
  • Work with Group HR to devise initiatives for employee engagement
HR Reporting:
  • Support in producing Monthly HR Report includes stats on headcount, attrition, absence, PDRs, PIPs and relevant HR updates
Project Work:
  • Work with the Group HR in undertaking specific and ad hoc project work and programs to contribute towards HR objectives to ensure continuous improvement
Pay and reward:
  • Manage the UK payroll including administration, process, and approval
  • Support the salary review cycle working with Group HR, Finance, and local HR representatives
  • Collaborate with Group HR and Finance on recognition and reward including bonus payments and benefits
The ideal candidate:
  • HR administration experience, with strong attention to detail and eye for accuracy
  • Experience of working with a computerised HR Management Information system (HRIS); a working knowledge of BambooHR would be an advantage
  • Resilience and ability to work under pressure in a fast-moving and constantly changing environment with a willingness to adopt a hands-on approach
  • Excellent organisational skills, and the ability to prioritise competing demands Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Good client service skills, with confidence in speaking with employees and Line Managers
  • Professional relevant qualification in Human Resource Management (CIPD or equivalent), or willingness to study towards it
  • Advanced level of technical proficiency and computer literacy (MS Office) 
This position offers the successful candidate the opportunity to work with a leading Yacht Management company. No sponsorship will be offered as part of this position, and you must have the right to live in the UK already to be considered for an interview.

To find out more please email your CV to Vanessa.Haddacks@faststream.com. If you have not been contacted within 10 days of making your application, please understand that you have not been successful this time and we will keep your details on file for future opportunities.