- Company
- S&W Wholesale Ltd
- Location
- Newry BT35
- Job type
- Graduate, Full-time
- Experience
- graduate
Company Overview
S&W Wholesale has over a century of experience in the wholesale industry, serving as a key market access point in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. As a top 100 NI business and one of the largest independent wholesalers on the island, the company prides itself on its history, growth, and dedicated team of 250 professionals across various departments.
Summary
We are seeking a dynamic People & Culture Administrator to support our People & Culture team and to help foster a positive workplace culture. This pivotal role is based in Newry and offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to our company’s ongoing growth and success.
Responsibilities
Core HR Administration and Processes:
- Support the end-to-end recruitment and selection process, including advertising vacancies, coordinating interviews, preparing documentation, and ensuring a positive candidate experience.
- Coordinate onboarding and induction activities for new employees, ensuring all pre-employment checks and documentation are completed.
- Manage administrative processes throughout the employee lifecycle, including contract administration, probation reviews, employee changes, and leavers.
- Maintain accurate employee records and HR systems, ensuring compliance with GDPR and company standards.
- Produce routine HR reports, metrics, and management information as required.
Employee Relations & Wellbeing
- Provide first-line administrative support on People & Culture matters, escalating issues where appropriate.
- Support employee engagement, wellbeing, recognition, and culture initiatives across the business.
- Assist with employee communications and People & Culture campaigns.
Learning & Development
- Coordinate training activities, maintaining accurate training records and schedules.
- Support the administration of learning and development programmes, apprenticeships, graduate development initiatives, and compliance training.
- Monitor training completion rates and provide updates to managers where required.
HR Compliance & Best Practice
Support compliance with employment legislation and HR best practice across Northern Ireland, the UK and Republic of Ireland.
- Assist in the administration and implementation of company policies and procedures.
- Support HR audits and ensure employee documentation is maintained accurately and confidentially.
Systems & Continuous Improvement
- Act as a key user for HR systems, maintaining data accuracy and identifying opportunities for process improvement.
- Support the People & Culture team in reviewing and improving HR processes, documentation, and employee experience initiatives.
Projects & Professional Development
- Participate in People & Culture projects aligned to the company’s strategic objectives.
- Actively pursue professional development, including CIPD studies and ongoing HR training.
- Undertake any other duties reasonably requested by the Head of People & Culture.
Essential Qualifications:
- GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent)
- Minimum one year’s experience in an HR administrative or HR operations role
- Ability to work on own intiative
- Flexible approach to work
- Excellent communication skills
- Willingness to undertake training
Desirable Qualifications:
- Degree in Human Resources Management or a related discipline
- CIPD Level three qualification (or currently working towards)
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- Referral programme
Work Location: In person