HR Co-ordinator

Job Description: This exciting role is responsible for providing comprehensive HR administration and support to the Instron Europe HR Team; covering all aspects of HR and the full Employee Life Cycle. Key Tasks & Responsibilities Act as the first point of contact for all general employee queries Recruitment – book in interviews, telephone screening, management of WorkDay Recruit, reporting on recruitment status throughout Europe. New Starters – manage the process for new starters including drafting and issuing all paperwork, reference and background checks, liaising with managers and recruitment agencies where appropriate, induction and probationary processes. Payroll and Benefits – working with the Payroll and Benefits Advisor to ensure all payroll related information is shared in a timely manner and high level of accuracy. Follow up employee queries, complete all paperwork efficiently. HR Support – support the HR Team with all administrative duties including minute taking, letters, contractual paperwork, recruitment, updating HRIS and ad hoc general duties Leavers – manage the leaver process including exit interviews Ensure that accurate and up to date information is provided to employees and that employees are satisfied with the level of service provided. Be the first point of contact for all queries relating to holiday allowances, sickness absence data and other management reporting requirements Ensure that the HRIS is constantly maintained and 100% accurate Carry out all other reasonable ad hoc duties in order to support the HR department and wider business Ensure all processes are documented and stored on the Shared Drive allowing other to access where appropriate. Key Competencies Holds the highest standards of confidentiality. Communicates well both in writing and verbally Enjoys and is able to work as part of a small team Flexible, proactive approach to work with a positive, enthusiastic, ‘can do’ attitude Will remain calm and patient under pressure, whilst able to prioritise and multi-task Can use own initiative and work independently or as part of a small team but also knows when to ask for help Takes ownership for work within the scope of their role, and looks for opportunities to develop Exceptional organisational skills, with the ability to understand and implement processes effectively Records information accurately & has good attention to detail Builds appropriate professional relationships with employees and line managers Comfortable with change; able to change pace or track as and when business need requires Key Experiences (desirable but not essential) Must be IT Literate – intermediate or advanced with MS Word Packages, particularly Word, Excel & PowerPoint (essential) Working with HR Information Systems, inputting data, system maintenance and enhancements Providing general HR support and advice to employees and line managers Has a good understanding of HR policies and procedures Has an understanding of basic employment legislation Qualifications Certificate in Personnel Practice (CIPD) is desirable but not essential Additional other HR or Payroll related qualifications are desirable but not essential Good standard of Higher education or equivalent work experience At ITW, we think and act like entrepreneurs. We embrace autonomy, make decisions and take ownership to create innovative solutions for our customers all over the world. ITW is a Fortune 200 global multi-industrial manufacturing leader. Our seven industry-leading business segments offer career development and learning opportunities in more than 50 countries across the globe. We’re committed to investing in our people and supporting their growth through unique and relevant development opportunities at each stage throughout the employee life cycle. Our decentralized, entrepreneurial culture empowers you to think and act like a business owner. We aspire for everyone to perform to their full potential and value the unique and diverse perspectives, experiences and ideas that make us better together. The ITW Business Model gives us the tools to focus on what’s most important, and we’re grounded in our values of Integrity, Simplicity, Trust, Respect and Shared Risk.