McLaren

As People Assistant, you will be responsible for ensuring all people related data is entered and maintained flawlessly on our systems ensuring a leading administration service.

This is an incredibly fast paced role that will make you the first point of contact for all employee HR queries including benefit queries, resolving issues or escalating to the People Advisor or People Business Partner.  

• Support the People Advisor or People Business Partners in providing a right first time, flawless administration service including note taking for meetings
• Ensure documentation, files, systems and spreadsheets are up to date and ready for new starters
• Responsible for ensuring that the monthly payroll is completed accurately and on time – payroll data is entered into SAP correctly and checked before payroll submission
• Ensure all filing and related systems and trackers are always up to date
• Responsible for preparing and administering all written offers / contracts / new starter documentation
• Request references for all new starters and monitor, responding to reference requests for ex-employees
• Assist the People Advisor in monitoring attendance and identifying attendance concerns. Input sickness/absence for the company where managers have not
• Responsible for the co-ordination of all Maternity/Paternity leave
• Referrals for Occupation Health as and when required – monitor and action as appropriate
• Draw up acceptance of resignation letters, organise exit interviews. Keep exit interview data up to date

Knowledge, skills & experience:

• Strong Excel skills, including advanced formula skills and data manipulation
• Experience of Payroll checks and processing essential
• Excellent organisation skills and the ability to prioritise, multi-task and manage a demanding workload on a daily basis
• High attention to detail and accuracy of information
• Experience within a fast paced and busy HR function preferable.
• Effective communication skills written and verbal to all levels of employees

Personal attributes:

• Must provide a reliable and confidential service to the organisation
• Trustworthy and experienced in handling confidential information
• High degree of commitment and willingness to learn
• Confident and resilient, with a can-do outlook that is maintained when under pressure
• The desire to challenge the status quo in a helpful and constructive way