We are looking for a proactive and highly organised People Officer to join the Group People team at Brett Group. This is a key role that helps build strong foundations of support across the business, contributing to an excellent employee experience and the successful delivery of People initiatives.
Working in a fast-paced environment, the successful candidate will support the full employee lifecycle and play an important role across all areas of HR, including employee relations, recruitment, onboarding, systems management, payroll support, learning and development, and people reporting.
The People Officer will act as a first point of contact for managers and employees, providing guidance on HR systems, policies, procedures, and onboarding activities. This is an excellent opportunity for an HR professional who enjoys variety, collaboration, and making a positive impact across a growing organisation.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide first-line HR support and guidance to managers and employees on a range of people matters, including:
- contract queries;
- policies and procedures;
- recruitment;
- occupational health referrals.
- Support effective onboarding for new starters at the Canterbury Head Office and senior hires across the Brett businesses, while ensuring a smooth and professional offboarding process.
- Act as the lead administrator for the Applicant Tracking System (Eploy) and external job boards, including supporting and facilitating training across the business where required.
- Support Group Head Office recruitment activities.
- Attend and assist with careers and promotional events to showcase Brett Group as an employer of choice.
- Carry out a range of HR administrative duties including:
- maintaining HR systems and databases;
- managing approved supplier listings;
- generating letters and documentation;
- arranging meetings and hearings;
- taking notes and recording actions from meetings.
- Draft HR guidance documents and policies where required.
- Coordinate Learning & Development activities across a wide range of subjects internally and externally, providing regular progress reports and recommendations where appropriate.
- Manage the apprenticeship portal and associated administration.
- Act as the lead for HR support roles across the businesses, coordinating group activities, monitoring project progress, and ensuring clear communication and instructions are provided.
- Work collaboratively with external providers to ensure seamless delivery of services.
- Provide support to the People Advisor and managers with employee relations case management.
- Work closely with the Group Head of People to establish and coordinate people-focused forums, ensuring accurate records are maintained and actions followed up in a timely manner.
- Produce monthly reports and insights on key people data and HR metrics.
About You
The ideal candidate will be:
- Organised, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities;
- A confident communicator with strong interpersonal skills;
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment;
- Experienced in HR administration and employee lifecycle activities;
- Proactive and able to work collaboratively across teams;
- Competent using HR systems and Microsoft Office applications.
Previous experience within a HR or People function is essential, and experience using Eploy or similar Applicant Tracking Systems would be advantageous.
We’ll Offer You
- A competitive salary + incentive schemes
- Generous pension scheme
- 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
- Life assurance
- Career and professional development opportunities
- Free onsite parking
- Employee assistance programme
- Enhanced parental leave
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discounts
- Plus more!
Brett is the UK’s largest independently owned building materials Group with over 60 sites across the South, South East, East and Midlands and employing over 750 people.
With a reputation for excellence, we offer superb development opportunities to people keen to be a part of our continued growth. As an independent business we can offer real job satisfaction in an environment which encourages you to contribute, supports you in getting the job done and enables you to become part of a team that delivers building materials for big ideas.
Why Join Brett
- Our people are individuals, we value your input and support you in your professional development.
- We see our people as our greatest strength.
- We work hard to create inclusive environments.
- Grow your skills with ongoing opportunities – our business thrives when our people are at their best, we encourage and support ongoing learning and development.
Brett Group operates an Equal Opportunities Policy and monitoring. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination in recruitment and employment. We take a zero-tolerance approach to any form of discrimination and are committed to acting professionally and fairly in all our relationships and business dealings. This is not only a legal requirement but is vital for our brand, reputation and the long-term success of our business.
Brett Group operates a preferred supplier list and does not accept agency CVs, unless specifically engaged to work on the role in writing by the People Team. Please do not forward CVs to our recruiters, employees or any other location with the Brett Group. Brett Group will not be responsible for any fees relating to unsolicited CVs or candidate profiles. Furthermore, Brett Group will only accept CVs submitted through our applicant tracking system, any and all CVs sent via email will be immediately deleted and shall not be subject to any agency terms or associated fees.
Should you wish to work with us now or in the future please email the recruitment team at [email protected]
