HR Advisor - Maternity Cover

Job Introduction

Location: Normanton, Wakefield

Working hours: 40 hours per week 

Salary: £35,000  

About Aston Barclay: Aston Barclay is the UK’s leading supplier of used vehicle remarketing services, working with some of the biggest businesses across the automotive industry. We blend our forty years of experience in physical auctions with cutting edge technology to provide its customers with the remarketing solution and buyer experience in the market.

Our success is underpinned by our team of exceptional colleagues, which is why we invest heavily in employee training and career development support, and we are proud to pay all of our colleagues above the national living wage.

We offer a fantastic range of benefits that reflect the value we place on our employees and help make Aston Barclay Group a great place to work. 25 holiday days + bank holidays, (plus the option to purchase up to an additional 5 days leave), a Healthcare Cashback scheme, early birthday finishes and enhanced sick, maternity, paternity and adoption polices, plus much, much more!

About the Role:

We are looking for a HR Advisor for an 11-month fixed-term contract from 01 February 2025 to January 2026 to join our busy team based in head office in Normanton. 

Reporting to the Head of HR, you will be a HR generalist and the first point of contact for line managers and employees. You will be involved in all areas of HR, including conducting activities in areas such as employee relations, absence management, performance management and supporting change initiatives as well as getting involved in wider HR projects. Due to the nature of our business, the role is predominately site based but there is the option to work from home up to one day per week if preferred. 

For a full list of duties please click on the attached job description.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional employee relations advice, guidance & administration.

• Conduct data entry for employee records and maintain HR systems.

• Complete all administration of employee benefits, including renewals.

• Coordinate training sessions and professional development initiatives to enhance employee skills.

• Support recruitment processes and procedures.

• Own labour contract agreements and IR35 Compliance.

• Lead on annual policy and procedure reviews and update on an ad hoc basis in line with legislative changes.

• Lead on monthly HR reporting to the function and wider business.

• Complete HR projects as needed.

• Enforce & promote safety within the workplace.

Skills

• A proven track record working in an HR role at advisor level or above.
• Minimum CIPD Level 3 qualified, or equivalent experience. 
• Strong understanding of HR policies and procedures. 
• Up to date knowledge of UK legislation and statutory requirements.

We offer a fantastic range of benefits that reflect the value we place on our employees and help make Aston Barclay Group a great place to work. 

These include:

•    The ability to purchase up to an additional 5 days leave per annum

•    Enhanced sick/maternity/paternity/adoption policies

•    Healthcare Cashback scheme on costs such as Dental, Optical and Physiotherapy

•    Access to an online rewards scheme that gives you discounts and money back on everything from fashion, holidays, entertainment, car hire, health and beauty and even weekly shopping from major supermarkets

•    Free Employee Assistance Program (also available to family dependants)

•    Life assurance cover 2 x salary

•    Christmas savings scheme

•    Length of service awards

•    Refer a friend recruitment incentive scheme

•    Onsite gym and canteen

•    Early finish on your birthday