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Senior HR Generalist ( Maternity Cover)

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Wokingham, Berkshire, England
Junior
Wokingham, Berkshire, England
Junior
The role involves HR administration, new starter processes, payroll changes coordination, benefits management, and support for HR projects. It requires precise data handling and communication with employees and external providers.
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We create possibilities that move life and commerce forward

Welcome to Manhattan. Every day, our supply chain commerce technology connects two billion people to 20 billion consumer choices. In the warehouse, on the road and in the store, we make what was once impossible, possible. If you want to tackle complex problems and redefine markets, you’ve come to the right place.

Maternity cover position for 10 - 12 months.

SUMMARY

Responds to first level enquiries relating to UK policy and procedures, provides advice and guidance.  Implements and maintains human resources programs and policies all Human Resources end-to-end, new hire through to termination. Compensation and benefits administration, immigration, ex-pats, visas and work permits, co-ordination of training programs, conducting new hire orientations, new hire and leaver documentation, some project work.  Responsible for local training co-ordination.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

  • First point of contact directing employees and managers to relevant information/procedures where required.
  • Responsible for all new starter processes, including documentation, HRIS actions, co-ordination of employee orientation day and delivery of employee orientation,
  • Workday maintenance for accurate records on all employee transactions. Responsible for testing new functionality as required.
  • Ensure all new starters are enrolled into local benefit programmes prior to start date.
  • Prepare employee leaving documentation.
  • Answer and redirect questions relating to employee benefits where appropriate.  Build good working relationships with external providers.  Reconciliation of invoices. 
  • Support where required on Global HR projects and initiatives.
  • Work with the global talent mobility team and provide support on international assignments, visas, and work permits. Accurate completion of right to work checks in all 6 countries other responsibilities include gathering data, following up on processes, drafting support letters, updating local databases, managing assignment dates and record keeping.
  • Co-ordinate local training programs. Learning Management System (ACE) superuser coordinating all training activities. Ensuring room bookings/appropriate equipment available, liaising with trainer and follow up with participants.  Update systems following delivery, monitor registrations, design internal promotion communications, and run reports.
  • Coordination of all monthly payroll changes for the UK  and ensure that all forms and HRIS instructions are submitted correctly and in a timely manner, in accordance with Payroll cut off dates.  Ensuring that relevant letters are drafted and signed by the employee and filed in a timely manner.
  • Drafting offer letters, contracts, variation to contract letters and ensuring these are signed and returned in a timely manner.
  • Drafting the leaver letters where required

Administration:

  • UK point of contact for HRIS (Workday), maintains UK HRIS data and carries out reporting.
  • Preparing all letters required by employees – ex: certificate of employment, reference letters, employment statements.
  • Enter all the data for Dutch administration questionnaires online.
  • Administration, logging, filing and follow up around the MPOWER process (appraisals) and associated promotions, merit reviews, and compensation plans across EMEA.   
  • Responsible for overseeing the probationary period of all new hires in UK Sending out paperwork to managers and ensuring that it is completed in a timely manner. Producing relevant confirmation/extension letters.
  • Provide employee relations administrative support, taking meeting minutes and ensuring that these are accurately typed up in a timely manner.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

  • Fluent in English ( German would be an advantage)
  • HR/relevant qualification or work experience
  • Workday experience preferable.
  • Numeracy, ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages.
  • Experience of working with payroll data and have had experience of processing payroll transactions such as new hires, leavers, salary changes etc.
  • To perform this role successfully candidates must have a strong attention to detail and be able to accurately input data into HR systems. They must be able to review and check spreadsheets of data and highlight corrections and errors.
  • Proficient user of MS Office suite – MS Excel, PowerPoint
  • Able to multi-task and prioritize tasks and manage their time efficiently.
  • Confidential and able to handle sensitive data.

Committed to diversity and inclusion

At Manhattan, it’s about more than just the work. From cultural celebrations to interest groups to volunteer opportunities, your true self is always welcome here. Our team members’ backgrounds, experiences and perspectives add to us as a whole and make us unique.

We are proudly an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a veteran.  In the United States, Manhattan Associates participates in the Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify) operated by the Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration. Participation in the E-Verify Program allows Manhattan to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees after the Employment Eligibility Verification Form (Form I-9) has been completed.

Top Skills

Learning Management System (Ace)
MS Office
Workday

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