We’re the UK's largest ports' operator with a network of 21 ports around Britain. We handle around one quarter of the UK's seaborne trade and contribute £7.5 billion to our economy every year. It’s a story we’re proud of but it doesn’t end there. We’re transforming our business and embracing the future.
We offer a vast range of roles spanning the UK, all rooted in a culture that welcomes diversity, fosters talent, encourages internal movement and progression, and places safety as our number one priority.
Based in Hull.
Start date: 1st June 2024
About the role
An exciting opportunity to work within the HR Business Partner team for Central Functions at ABP. We are looking to recruit a HR Associate who can demonstrate and seek to understand how HR makes valuable contributions to our business. Are you looking to develop your career within HR?
This is a fundamental role in fulfilling our vision for a sustainable and profitable future for the maritime sector.
Purpose
As an entry level role into the HR profession, it will be important to gain understanding of the business area, provide insights from people data and evidence, connect with members of the HR Function and managers within the relevant business area.
Accountabilities
- Seek to understand the people plan within the Region / business function, supporting the HRBP team accordingly.
- Coordinate HR activities as required such as workforce planning and learning needs.
- Provide support to people managers, and coaching on people processes such as PDR, joiners, and leavers, particularly in the Port Business Services teams.
- Apply HR policies and procedures as appropriate and with the support of the HRBP team provide mentor and guidance to line managers on employee relations cases such as sickness, disciplinary and grievances.
- Support in note taking in disciplinary/grievance hearings as required.
- Prepare highly confidential/critical documents/reports where necessary with accurate attention to detail.
- Run reports and create KPI dashboards to support analysis of people data and trends for relevant business area.
About you
Graduate degree and CIPD qualified (level 5) or working towards qualification. A sound understanding of HR procedures/deliverables/legislation & policies, attention to detail, ability to work well under pressure and to strict deadlines. Able to remain confidential and be trusted with personal and sensitive data. Solid customer service, planning, organising and time management skills. Good people skills with hands on approach to achieve outstanding results. Excellent IT skills to include working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite. To be able to communicate effectively (written & verbal). Highly curious and driven to try to understand the ABP business model through working closely with the HR Function and business areas.
Additional information
When joining ABP you will find an environment that is both welcoming and challenging. We reward our employees well and offer a generous remuneration package, employer pension, private health insurance and a range of other benefits.
Please note that ABP undertake random screening for substance abuse and operate a zero-tolerance policy. A medical will be required before starting this position also.
We are an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their background, which helps us to provide a diverse and inclusive working environment.
