Our client, an Automotive Proving Ground in the Bedfordshire area, is currently looking to recruit a Clerical Assistant to join their busy HR Department on a 9 months maternity cover contract. The Clerical Assistant will report directly into the HR Advisor and will provide administrative support across several diverse departments. Roles & Responsibilities include: -Covering reception as and when required (operating switchboard, greeting visitors, making tannoy announcements, booking meeting rooms, adding visitors to approval system and sorting and distributing incoming mail) -Managing timesheets for relevant departments -Franking and sorting outgoing mail -Managing timecards (entering timecards onto the computer system on a weekly basis, chasing outstanding timecards, checking reports and obtaining approvals) -Preparing timecards for relevant departments -Checking invoices -Scanning quotations and miscellaneous documents -Assisting with cover for holidays and absences as required -Photocopying and binding reports to send to customers -Inducting new starters -Organising work experience students -Ordering safety shoes in line with the correct procedure The successful candidate will be a friendly, motivated and flexible individual with excellent written and spoken communication skills. The ability to work under minimum supervision while maintaining a high level of confidentiality and trust is essential. Adecco are an employment business. Adecco are an equal opportunities employer. Adecco is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

An outstanding opportunity has arisen with my client based in Bedfordshire for a HR Generalist. This varied role will have a primary focus on recruitment covering process, best practice and establishing and maintaining strong connections with relevant external education and industry bodies ensuring awareness and positive relationships are achieved. Also covering the full spectrum of HR Generalist matters with a strong internal and external customer focus, the role carries significant responsibilities for the delivery of HR service. Therefore a minimum of 3 years' experience in a HR Advisor role is essential, with the ability to work in a pressured environment and proficient in managing projects. Experience from a small diverse organisation would be well regarded along with a developed working knowledge of TUPE and exposure to working with Trade Unions. The position is initially available on a Fixed Term contract of 24 months with a view to continuing on an ongoing basis. An indication of your current availability and salary expectations is required with your application. Responsibilities *Provide on-going guidance and consultancy support to operations management regarding current / new HR recruitment processes *Support the implementation of new HR processes /systems aligned to Business Process Outsourcing. *Responsible for the management, planning and implementation of the competency based recruitment processes from initial identification of open positions through to offers and liaison with recruitment service providers. Responsible also for response management to adhoc enquiries. *Responsible for recruitment processes relating to apprentice, undergraduate and graduate placements, maintaining university, college and other education links. *Responsible for maintaining relationships with local schools and colleges, providing information to them on opportunities. *Providing HR services and support to operations and managers ensuring best practice. Requirements - essential *Working towards a CIPD Qualification *Competency Assessment Skills are essential (proven by Experience of competency based interviewing and various other assessment techniques) *Excellent Written and Verbal Communication Skills *Good Leadership/Coaching Skills *Ability to Maintain an Extremely High Level of Confidentiality and Trust *Ability to understand compensation and benefits Requirements - preferred *Experience of SAGE Payroll systems *Experience of HR IT systems (preferably SAGE) Adecco is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.