Job Description

Danfoss is proud to be at the forefront of driving a global transformation in digital and electric solutions that increase productivity and energy efficiency.  We are truly passionate about investment, and innovation, as we continue to support our customers' journey towards a greener and lower-carbon future.

 

We now have an opportunity for an HR Advisor & Payroll Administrator to join our manufacturing site in Havant, Hampshire, on a 6 month Fixed Term Contract basis.  Reporting to the Site HR Manager, this role will be responsible for providing HR support to the Havant manufacturing site, with a headcount of approximately 180 employees (both salaried and hourly paid workforce), as well as participating in local and regional HR projects as required.

Job Responsibilities

Responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

•    Manage monthly payroll process, working with third party vendor and ensuring all compliance controls are met.
•    Manage all employee changes, new hires, and terminations in local HR and absence management systems, ensuring Danfoss HR systems are accurate and up to date.
•    Create contracts for hourly paid employees, change letters for internal moves and resignation acknowledgements for leavers.
•    Lead the onboarding process for HR, in support with line managers and other departments. 
•    Support with employee relations cases, including meeting facilitation and guidance to line managers.
•    Managing the back-end requirements of the self-service HR system and updating Knowledge Articles as required. 
•    Manage exit interviews and analyse data to provide insights into patterns/trends and drive actions.
•    Contribute towards the development of HR policies and procedures to drive continuous improvement.
•    Superuser of absence management and self-service HR system.
•    Manage recruitment process for hourly paid employees, including supporting hiring managers with interviews.
•    Support Managers with management of short and long term sick cases, including Occupational Health referrals.
•    Coordinating annual salary review and bonus payments.
•    Supporting change management initiatives to elevate HR operations service.
•    Adhoc projects to support employee engagement and wellbeing.

Background & Skills

We would expect the successful candidate to demonstrate:

•    A qualification in Human Resources or another relevant academic background, with experience of working in a manufacturing environment being advantageous
•    Experience with HR administration and basic payroll processing
•    Experience working in busy, fast paced environment with high volume of tasks
•    Task-focused, organized, and able to prioritize day to day. 
•    Strong communication skills. 
•    Able to learn and utilize new technology.
•    Understanding of UK employment legislation and its application within HR policies and processes

 

At Danfoss, we believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace fosters creativity, innovation, and a broader perspective in decision-making. When you consider this job posting, do you feel like your profile is not a perfect match? Numerous studies have found that women and people of color are more likely to apply only when they meet all requirements listed in the job posting. Even if you do not check all the boxes, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are curious to find out how you can bring new insights to the role or to Danfoss as an organization.

Danfoss – Engineering Tomorrow

At Danfoss, we are engineering solutions that allow the world to use resources in smarter ways - driving the sustainable transformation of tomorrow. No transformation has ever been started without a group of passionate, dedicated and empowered people. We believe that innovation and great results are driven by the right mix of people with diverse backgrounds, personalities, skills, and perspectives, reflecting the world in which we do business. To make sure the mix of people works, we strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are treated equally, respected, and valued for who they are. It is a strong priority within Danfoss to improve the health, working environment and safety of our employees.

Following our founder’s mindset “action speaks louder than words”, we set ourselves ambitious targets to protect the environment by embarking on a plan to become CO2 neutral latest by 2030.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.