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Trek Bikes Human Resources Associate in Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
A bit about us
Trek is an awesome place to work, with amazing benefits for all employees. We build only products we love, provide incredible hospitality to our customers, and change the world by getting more people on bikes. When you’re on our team, you’re taken care of, encouraged to learn and grow, and given lots of opportunities to do so. Give us your best, and we’ll give it right back. Sound pretty sweet? Then come join us!
Job Description
In the UK, we are also a Great Place to Work certified workplace and globally we were recognized in the Fortune 100 of Best Companies to Work for in 2023.
Position: HR AssociateLocation: Milton Keynes, UK with hybrid working flexibility
Job Type: Full Time, Permanent (37.5 hours a week, Monday – Friday)
Salary: Up to £35,000
About the Role
Working in a small and friendly team, this role will act as a first line of support to staff and managers across the Trek business. The position is varied and faced paced, working on HR related projects alongside day-to-day HR Activities such as recruitment, learning and development, reward and recognition, people planning, health and safety and guiding line managers on employee issues.
The ideal candidate will have had exposure to a variety of HR tasks and responsibilities, they will be confident dealing with staff at all levels within the business, will have a great attention to detail and a teamwork mentality.
Position Responsibilities
Support staff and line managers both across the UK and in Europe, with a variety of HR queries including questions relating to benefits, HRIS systems, learning and development, and company policies and procedures
Manage the recruitment and onboarding process including candidate admin, conducting interviews and checking the right to work status of candidates
Leading inductions and assisting line managers through the onboarding process of their new hire
Work alongside the HR Assistant to ensure contracts and terms and conditions letters are issued, returned and stored in line with our privacy statement and the HRIS system is updated
Assist in policy reviews and updates to ensure the business remains compliant with current legislation
Coordination of Health & safety matters and working alongside the HR Assistant to book in annual risk assessments and external training providers
Supporting the HR Manager with employee relation cases as they arise
Advising managers on issues such as performance management, absence and people planning
Participate in departmental projects and be proactive in continuous improvement
Run and review ad hoc reports such as absence and holiday reports and provide feedback and guidance to line managers
About you
3+ years HR experience
CIPD Level 3 (or equivalent) qualifications
Fluent English, with strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to build sound relationships with great customer service skills both internally and externally
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including word and excel
Knowledge of the fundamentals of Data Protection and the need for confidentiality
Must reside in the UK
If you don’t meet all the criteria but believe you have great value to add then let us know in a cover letter why your skillset is right for the role!
Benefits here at Trek
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Discounted employee purchase scheme on bikes, parts and accessories
24/7 employee assistance program
24/7 virtual GP services and counselling services
Gym membership discounts and discounts on other health & wellbeing brands
Retail discount platform on high street and online brands including Asos, Argos, Sainsburys, M&S, John Lewis, Ikea, Tui, Easy Jet and many more
Discounted cinema tickets
Annual paid time off for charity work
Death in service benefit
If you have any particular requirements in respect of the recruitment or interview process, please mention this in your application and we will be happy to support you.
If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!
Trek is a place where you’re valued for being you. If you’re really into bikes, that’s great. If you’re not (yet), that’s great too. Because there’s a lot more to Trek than bikes. Every person has a unique history and life experience to bring to the table. We respect that. It’s what makes us who we are.
Trek was named to Fortune Magazine's list of Top 100 Best Companies to Work For. (https://www.greatplacetowork.com/certified-company/1001042) Learn more of why Trek is one of the top 100 Greatest Place to Work. (https://blog.trekbikes.com/en/2023/04/01/trek-makes-fortunes-top-100-best-companies-to-work-for/)