HR Specialist

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Job Description:

We are seeking a proactive and experienced Human Resources Specialist to join our UPS Healthcare - Marken Ltd team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a hands-on HR professional to provide end-to-end support across our Marken Feltham and Marken Chiswick offices.

In this role, you will be the HR point of contact for a diverse range of business functions, including our Warehouse, Drivers, Sales, and Finance & Accounting (F&A) departments.

Whilst your core working hours will be Monday-Friday, 8:30 am - 5 pm, you will be expected to support any case work during the evening and/or night shifts, as required by the business.


What You’ll Get

  • Approximately £35,000 per year, depending on experience.

  • Access to exciting Marken benefits.

  • A strong "promotion-from-within" policy.

  • The chance to work within an international team for a global leader in the logistics industry.

What You’ll Do

As a trusted partner and expert resource for all staff, you will:

  • Support All Levels: Act as an approachable advisor for employees and a high-quality consultant for management on complex Employee Relations (ER), Talent Management, and Recruitment.

  • Recruitment & Onboarding: Support both internal and external recruitment processes immediately, from screening to final document checks, ensuring strict Right to Work compliance.

  • ER & Lifecycle Ownership: Manage the full employee lifecycle, including end-to-end ER issues, attending meetings, note-taking, and drafting complex outcome letters.

  • Compliance & Auditing: Maintain strict standards for Disciplinary, Grievance, and Long-Term Sickness reviews. Conduct regular audits to ensure operational excellence across all departments.

  • Independent Management: Successfully manage your own workload and travel schedule to provide comprehensive support across all assigned sites.

What You’ll Need

  • HR Experience: Proven experience as an HR Advisor, specifically managing complex ER cases and long-term sickness.

  • HR Qualification: Minimum CIPD Level 5 or equivalent through experience. You must be confident in providing robust, legally sound ER advice.

  • Legal Knowledge: Up-to-date understanding of UK employment law and procedures.

  • Mobility: A full UK driving license and access to your own vehicle for travel between sites in addition to Feltham & Chiswick (mileage expenses will be paid) if required.

  • Soft Skills: You must be self-motivated, highly organised, and able to meet demanding deadlines independently.


Employee Type:
 

Permanent


UPS is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.

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