Position Overview & Specifications
At Vitabiotics, you'll find a diverse bunch of talented folk who come from a wide range of backgrounds and possess an extensive array of experience. What brings us all together is a culture that thrives on innovation, mutual respect, team work and a sense of commitment. Vitabiotics is truly a great place to work!
Our business…
Vitabiotics has pioneered advances in nutritional healthcare products for over 50 years and the range includes many of Britain’s leading supplement brands such as Perfectil, Pregnacare, Wellman, Wellwoman and Menopace.
As the UK’s No.1 vitamin company, exporting to 100 countries, Vitabiotics is widely acknowledged as leaders in innovation and in 2018 became the first vitamin company to twice receive the Queen’s Award for Innovation, awarded for its ground breaking clinical research.
As part of our commitment to innovation and development, we are looking for a HR Advisor, reporting to our Senior VP, to join our entrepreneurial and people focused team.
Our role…
Based in our North West London HQ, this role is currently stand alone and will support our growing business as the first point of contact for HR-related queries from employees and external partners.
The successful candidate will ensure our HR department supports our employees while helping ensure we stay abreast of the latest changes and best practices in employment law.
Responsibilities will include…
- Working with the Board to continually review and improve HR practices, processes and initiatives
- Assisting with employees’ queries about HR-related issues
- Managing the recruitment process including posting job adverts, shortlisting CV’s and arranging interviews
- Assisting the payroll department by providing relevant employee information (e.g. new starters, leaves of absence, sick days and work schedules)
- Preparing HR documents (e.g. employment contracts, offer letters, staff handbook)
- Helping organise and maintain personnel records
- Dealing with ad hoc HR related issues as they arise
You will have…
- CIPD qualification (advantageous)
- Proven work experience as a HR Advisor or other relevant role
- Able to work on own initiative
- Computer literacy (MS Office applications, in particular)
- Some working knowledge of current employment law and best practices
- Excellent organisational skills, with an ability to prioritize
- Strong phone, email and in-person communication skills
- Approachable and friendly demeanour
What we can offer you…
- Annual leave of 24 days plus Bank Holidays – increasing to 27 days after 5 years' service and 29 days after 10 years' service
- Pension scheme
- Private Dental scheme
- Special 50% staff discount on all Vitabiotics products
- Sick pay support after 6 months
- Free onsite parking
- Working hours - 9am – 6pm Monday to Friday
Come and join our award-winning team!
Please send a CV and covering letter to jobsuk@vitabiotics.com