A temporary opportunity is available to join the Efficiency team, we are currently looking to recruit a People Coordinator for period of up to 12 months (subject to review) to work alongside our People team based in Avonbank, Bristol.
You will be part of a supportive team completing the on-boarding of new employees ensuring they have a positive experience into the organisation on our volume hire campaigns.
As part of our hybrid working approach this role offers a mix of office and home working (2 days in the Bristol office). Hybrid working can only be considered once your initial training is complete.
If you are offered a position, you will be required to successfully complete a basic DBS check that shows any unspent convictions or conditional cautions.
About UsWe’re National Grid Electricity Distribution (NGED), the owner and operator behind the electricity distribution systems for the Midlands, the Southwest of England and South Wales. Serving communities of more than 8 million people, our expert teams deliver heat, light and power for homes and businesses.
National Grid employs over 29,000 people worldwide. We are building an inclusive workplace, a place to actively celebrate the cultures, personalities and preferences of our colleagues – who in turn help to build the success of our business and reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. Our vision is to be at the heart of a clean, fair and affordable energy future and we are doing this in a fast-moving industry with an increasing focus on tackling climate change, exploring new energy sources that are renewable, low carbon, and improve efficiency to meet demand.
Main ResponsibilitiesAs a People Coordinator you will be responsible for managing candidates through our on-boarding process ensuring pre-employment checks are completed and contracts of employment are issued. These checks include right to work, qualifications, references, arranging medical and security clearance in line with company policy. You will engage and support both candidates and hiring managers throughout the process and provide advice and guidance on best practice.
You will use our applicant tracking system to manage the on boarding process along with generating reports to manage your workload and ensure deadlines are met.
The Ideal CandidateYou will need to have experience in pre-employment checks and on-boarding plus experience in HR Administration, be a driven and self-motivated individual who can work autonomously. You will need to be flexible and keen to work with and support other team members.
Strong communication skills are key as you will be liaising and building key relationships with internal and external stakeholders. We’ll need you to be resilient, organised and able to prioritise a busy workload to meet tight deadlines.
You will be proficient in using MS Office and have experience using an ATS. You should also be prepared to travel to different locations, if necessary.
About The CompanyJoining the UK’s leading electricity distribution business means plenty of career opportunities and well-deserved recognition. We reward hard work and encourage ambition. So, as well as a competitive salary, you will also benefit from:
26 days paid leave plus 8 bank holidays, up to 28 days with continuous service
Competitive contributory pension scheme (we double match your contributions up to a maximum of 12%)
Annual Share Save plan
Contributory private healthcare scheme for you and your family
Support via our Employee Assistance Programme, including musculoskeletal and physiotherapy services
Free on-site parking at all our main sites
Things you need to know
As an equal opportunities employer who is committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, we celebrate individual difference and are actively bringing in more employees from diverse backgrounds to build on our inclusive culture. We anonymise all applications in our recruitment system so we can eliminate unconscious bias and be a workplace that reflects the community we serve. Hiring managers only have access to necessary information at interview stage. If you require additional support to complete your online application, please email nged.recruitment@nationalgrid.co.uk
Recruitment correspondence is usually sent by email, please check your email account including spam/junk folders regularly after the closing date.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should sufficient numbers of suitable applications be received, so it would be best to apply as soon as you can.
