Human Resources Assistant - Maternity Cover

ABOUT US

Iconic British brand ghd is a global leader in high end professional hair styling tools and the UK’s number one recommended styling brand. Loved by stylists and consumers, loved by press, and loved by the people that work for the brand!

Merging science and innovation, with luxury beauty and style;
ghd pioneers new technologies and beautiful designs to create the most technically advanced hair tools in the world. Developed by leading scientists in the dedicated ghd R&D laboratories in Cambridge, ghd tools deliver safer for hair heat styling and have become an essential part of the daily lives of professional hair stylists and consumers globally.

A trusted and loved brand, ghd sells 2 million stylers every year and 5 iconic ghd products are sold every minute. The award-winning ghd tools are used by 200,000 stylists around the world and sold in 30+ countries and more than 45,000 premium salons.

Renowned for game changing innovation and superior performance, at ghd we are on a mission to transform lives with the power of a good hair day!

ROLE OVERVIEW

The HR Assistant supports the day-to-day activities of the HR department, ensuring smooth processes, clear communication and a positive and inclusive working environment. They collaborate with the HR Business Partner, the sales team and corporate functions to ensure effective operational support in line with ghd values.

JOB ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

HR Operations & Administration

• Management of employee documentation (hiring, extensions, terminations) in accordance with policies and regulations.
• Preparation of contracts and official letters.
• Updating HR systems and monitoring attendance, holidays and leave.
• Support for payroll processes through the control and submission of monthly reports.
• Supporting the control of employee expense reimbursements

Talent Acquisition & Onboarding

• Publishing job advertisements and screening CVs in line with the brand identity.
• Coordinating interviews and managing timely contact with candidates.
• Supporting the onboarding of new talent to ensure a premium employee experience from day one.
• Support for the preparation of the induction agenda.

Learning & Development

• Support in organising internal and external training programmes.
• Coordination with partners and suppliers to ensure quality and consistency with ghd standards.

Employee Experience & Engagement

• Active contribution to HR initiatives related to well-being, internal communication and corporate events.
• Daily point of reference for employees and managers on operational HR issues.
• Support in implementing HR policies and promoting a positive and inclusive work environment.

KEY SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• 2/5 years of experience in human resources
• Passion for people and strong service orientation.
• Excellent organisational skills, precision and attention to detail.
• Collaborative and proactive attitude.
• Knowledge of key HR processes.
• Ability to work in an international and dynamic environment.
• Excellent command of key digital tools.
• Fluent English is an asset

What we offer:

A dynamic environment in a fast-growing company;

Training : We support everyone's professional growth and believe in lifelong learning;

Personal Pc and smartphone;

Welfare package including ticket restaurant and integrative health care

Accountability : we have a performance system based on individual targets, set year by year;

Smart working : 6 days per month of smart working

Alternative Fridays to end the week in a fun way

VALUES

We at ghd are proudly committed to our Company Values, and aim to attract and retain employees who live our Values.

Collaborative – We work together to create the extraordinary.

Creative – We foster creativity & excellence to create value for our brands and business.

Courageous - We are agile, entrepreneurial & we own our future

Connected - We stay connected and ensure we are always consumer first.

Committed - We are responsible for our impact on other & the planet.

Have a good day, every day with ghd.

We’re passionate about innovation, not only in our products, but working to constantly innovate our place of work, creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. Companies that are diverse in age, gender identity, race, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, ethnicity, and perspective are proven to be better companies. More importantly, creating an environment where everyone, from any background, can do their best work is the right thing to do.