Who We Are:
Since 1906, New Balance has empowered people through sport and craftsmanship to create positive change in communities around the world. We innovate fearlessly, guided by our core values and driven by the belief that conventions were meant to be challenged. We foster a culture in which every associate feels welcomed and respected, where leaders and creatives are inspired to shape the world of tomorrow by taking bold action today.
JOB MISSION:
We are seeking an HR Assistant to provide efficient and professional HR support for both office and retail associates across the EMEA region, in particular Spain, Portugal and Italy. Reporting to the HR Operations Manager, you will be handling HR administration tasks and maintaining associate records via Workday. New Balance is looking for a highly organized, proactive, and detail-orientated individual who can handle a fluctuating workload.
This role can be based in our Warrington, UK or Amsterdam, Netherlands office. We offer hybrid working and flexibility of working hours to accommodate for a healthy work-life balance. This role requires you to be in the office three days each week.
MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES:
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Provide admin support in all HR areas: New starter process including creation of contracts, new starter forms, conducting background checks, reference checks and right-to-work checks. Ensuring the set-up of a successful and seamless induction and onboarding of new starters. Providing support during the whole employee lifecycle including changes and employee offboarding.
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Provide support with payroll processing via external companies.
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Maintaining the HR System – Workday. Keep Associate files 100% accurate, run HR reports using Workday as needed including ad hoc checks to ensure data accuracy.
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Provide support to Talent Acquisition and Store Managers with recruitment activities, advertising vacancies, collation of applications and arranging interviews.
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Updating trackers, headcount and payroll documents/forms in response to changes.
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Archive personnel and recruitment files in line with the legislation.
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Assess sickness and absence trends, ensuring they are recorded efficiently, paperwork completed and returned, providing advice and mentorship according to local laws.
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Work collaboratively with the EMEA HR team, providing administrative support to the team function escalating queries as and when required.
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Keep up to date with local employment law legislation.
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Involvement and support in relevant projects.
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Any other tasks to support the HR team as they arise.
KEY REQUIREMENTS FOR SUCCESS:
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Previous HR Experience in a similar role and/or Relevant HR Qualification.
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Proven employment law knowledge in Spain. Portugal or Italy is an advantage.
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An interest in HR operations and business.
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Outstanding communication skills, both verbal and written.
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Spanish language required, both written and spoken.
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Results driven - follows through to conclusion on all projects/commitments to agreed deadlines.
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Ability to use initiative and work independently and take ownership of your work.
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Ability to work with confidential information and in a confidential manner.
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Highly self-motivated and able to work at a fast pace.
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High level of attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
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Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships.
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Continuous Improvement mindset.
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Experience in using Workday (HR System) would be preferable, but not crucial.
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Proficient in Microsoft Excel and willingness to develop to a more advanced level.
BENEFITS:
Benefits will differ based on the location of the associate.
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Discretionary Bonus Opportunity
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Discount on the health insurance
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8% holiday allowance
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Flexible Working Hours
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Pension Scheme
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25 days Annual Leave per year
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Up to €250 travel allowance each month
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Hybrid working
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On-Site Gym
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Employee Discount
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Work from-home allowance
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Home working equipment
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Sports Subscription Services
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Opportunity to work from anywhere for up to four weeks per year
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Wellbeing and Mental Health Benefit (24/7 Employment Assistance Program & Support)
Equal Opportunity Employer:
New Balance is committed to equality of opportunity for all current and prospective associates regardless of age, disability, race, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, marriage and civil partnership and gender reassignment. We are an equal opportunity employer and support a culture of diversity and inclusion.
If you have not already done so, please let us know if you require any support so we can make the right adjustments and considerations should they be required.
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What We Do
In 1906, New Balance began as a humble one-man operation founded on the belief that “we were born to move,” and has since grown into an international corporation, selling footwear and apparel in over 120 countries and employing over 8,000 associates worldwide. Our mission has always been to support the performance of athletes, and with an unparalleled focus on quality and craftsmanship, we’ve come to set the standard for comfort and fit in an industry all too often driven by hype.
We’re incredibly proud of our history and how far we’ve come, but companies don’t thrive for over a century by being content.
Whether it’s setting a new style trend, retooling our manufacturing process, or building a new state-of-the-art headquarters, we pursue innovation with a spirit of fearless independence. As the only privately held major footwear company in the world, we’re free to do things our way, pushing limits and testing boundaries as we continually reimagine what could be. After all, the status quo isn’t static.
But doing things our way wouldn’t mean much if we weren’t also doing them the right way. We invest in our associates as they invest in us, and as we move forward, we make a point of giving back, supporting communities around us through ambitious philanthropic efforts and involvement programs. We are a company that cares, and our culture is one of integrity and teamwork where together we become greater than the sum of our parts.
