Are you an enthusiastic individual looking to develop a career in HR? Could you thrive as a Trainee HR Assistant for a major delivery company?

About Us:

We’re ILG (International Logistics Group). We’re an independent fulfillment, warehousing and logistics provider with over 25 years’ experience and market-leading status.

We are proud to be supporting the Government's Kickstart scheme and due to our growth, diversification and expansion of the scope of our operations, we are now seeking 2 x Trainee HR Assistants to join our at East Grinstead and support in what is the busiest time of the year for ILG.

Reporting to the HR Administration Manager, to ensure administrative procedures relating to the employment of staff are completed, recorded and retained in an accurate and efficient manner in accordance with ILG policies and employment legislation. A practical, organized and hands-on approach is required to undertake the day to day tasks.

Your Rewards:

The Kickstart Benefits:
• First day induction done via e-leaning course - 45-minute course
• Half day induction course adapted for the Kickstart placement participants
• Thorough e-learning and on the job training an ILG certificate will be provided.
• A dedicated mentor
• CV writing workshop provided at month three of the placement
• 1-2-1 time with a member of the HR team to review CV
• Job searching and interview skills workshop provided at month 4 of the placement
• 1-2-1 time with a manager to practice interviews
• Training on the basic requirements of an employee e.g; time & attendance, self-presentation, can do attitude, going the extra mile, organisation, general conduct
• 1-2-1 placement review meeting with a member of HR - careers advice, next step and applying for roles

Every day our people work hard to make our customers more successful and in return, we work hard to make our employees more successful. We invest in their training and development, recognise and reward their achievements and create opportunities to progress within our business and beyond.

If you want to develop an exciting career, learn from a friendly team and realise your full potential in a fast-moving industry, this is the role for you.

Your Role:

As a Trainee HR Assistant working under the supervision of the HR Administration Manager support the HR function to undertake administrative aspects of the administration process (internal and external) including:. The role guarantees 25 hours per week, there may be some overtime opportunities.

Specifically you will:

• Completing pre-employment checks:
o Obtaining written references
o DBS checks
• Ensure personal files and associated records, both paper and electronic, are maintained to ensure the efficient operation of the HR service and compliance with ILG policies/employment legislation.
• Support the company training programme including producing course materials, issuing joining instructions and ensuring training rooms are set up and resources available.
• Assistance with ordering and allocation of uniform
• Recording and issuing of Security Passes
• Ad hoc Reporting as required
• Ad hoc duties as appropriate for general administration post

The above list of job duties is not exclusive or exhaustive and the post holder will be required to undertake such tasks as may reasonably be expected within the scope and grading of the post.

About You:

To be considered as a Trainee HR Assistant, you will need:

• Educated to A Level or equivalent
• Reliable- a good timekeeper and good attendance record
• Sound Excel skills
• Able to demonstrate sound administration skills in a role where accuracy and attention to details are paramount (essential)
• Sound communication skills, both verbally and written skills. Able to draft emails/letters conveying information.
• Previous experience of using HR software (desirable)
• Sound organisational skills to manage workload covering a range of disciplines. (essential)
• A small element of travel around West Sussex area may be required so driving licence and car is desirable