Sony UK TEC Limited Overview:
Sony UK Technology Centre Limited is the only manufacturing centre for Sony in Europe, and have over 500 highly skilled team players who help create some of the most advanced technology on the global market. The heart of today’s operation at Pencoed is centered on the manufacture of high technology Broadcast and Professional Cameras and Systems including the latest industry leading 4K technology. Alongside this, we provide contract manufacturing solutions for multiple non-Sony branded businesses. This collaborative approach to contract manufacturing has produced many commercial successes over the years, including the best-selling British computer of all time, the Raspberry Pi. Additionally, we are the home of a Sony customer service and solutions centre, a business incubation centre and much more.
Role Overview:
We are looking for a HR Officer to join our HR team. Working as part of the People Department, the successful candidate in this role will be involved in all aspects of HR as well as supporting the company’s operations and employees. In this role, you will contribute to the efficiency of HR processes by delivering reliable and precise coordination that fuels our innovative efforts. We’re looking for someone with a proactive attitude, exceptional organisational abilities, and a dedication to cultivating a positive and collaborative work environment. Throughout your role, you must ensure consistency is maintained and all actions are in line with UK employment law and ACAS guidelines.
Key Responsibilities:
- Supporting employee lifecycle by producing contracts of employment, issuing new starter packs and employee letters.
- Update and maintain accurate employee records within HR systems and databases.
- Provide support for employee relations matters by scheduling meetings, taking minutes, and preparing relevant documentation.
- Assist with payroll-related tasks to ensure smooth processing.
- Coordinate recruitment activities, including scheduling and attending interviews and managing candidate feedback.
- Support the absence management process.
- Coordinate the leaver process.
Essential Criteria:
- Highly organized, ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.
- Attention to detail, analytical skills and passionate about improving processes.
- A high level of confidentiality and trustworthiness with the ability to be discreet.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships.
- Proactive and pragmatic in approach.
- Strong administration skills; Advance Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint.
- Ability to work both as a team and independently to achieve objectives.
Desirable Criteria:
- Good understanding of UK employment law.
- Previous experience working within a Human Resources team.
- Experience of working within a manufacturing environment.
- Experience of operating within a unionised environment.
What we offer:
- A competitive salary
- Generous company pension scheme
- Generous life assurance
- 33 days annual leave inclusive of public holidays
- Long service holiday days
- Complimentary onsite secure car park
- Onsite gym and changing facilities
- Subsidised canteen
- Onsite Learning & Development Academy
- Private medical insurance
- Complimentary access to school holiday schemes
- Exclusive ‘Staff Sales’ site for Sony products
- Generous family friendly policies
- ‘Refer a Friend’ recruitment scheme
- Access to Employee Assistance Programme