People Officer

Loughborough, England, United Kingdom

People Officer (3 days per week)

We have an exciting opportunity for a People Officer to join us. As a People Officer, you will have a critical role in delivering a brilliant colleague experience, supporting the People department in bringing our ‘Work Beautiful’ strategy to life by providing accurate, timely support across a variety of administrative and operational tasks.

We are a collective of luxury interior brands, each with a special role to play, and two manufacturing brands (Anstey Wallpaper Company and Standfast & Barracks). At Sanderson Design Group we are Sanderson, Morris & Co., Zoffany, Harlequin, Clarke & Clarke and Scion and our purpose is to ‘bring the beautiful into people’s homes and lives’.

Responsibilities

Assist in onboarding new employees, including preparing welcome materials, conducting orientations, validating right to work checks and coordinating with various departments to ensure seamless integration

Coordinate offboarding procedures, including exit surveys and interviews as required

Supporting recruitment activity; issuing contracts and conducting background check and reference checks as required

Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records, including personal information, employment status, and performance evaluations

Ensure compliance with data protection regulations when handling sensitive employee information

Assist in drafting and formatting People-related documents, such as employment contracts, offer letters, and policy updates

Maintain a repository of People documents and policies for easy access by employees

Ensure new starter, leaver, and changes data is shared with the Group payroll department in line with agreed payroll processing timelines and SLAs

Support benefits enrolment, changes, and inquiries from employees

Collaborate with benefits providers and People team leadership to ensure accurate administration of employee benefits

Coordinate training sessions and workshops, including scheduling, communication, and tracking attendance

Address general employee inquiries about People policies, procedures, and programs

Escalate complex employee issues to People Partners as necessary

Participate in People-related projects, such as diversity and inclusion initiatives, employee engagement programs, and process improvements

Assist in maintaining compliance with relevant employment laws and regulations

Generate People reports and metrics as needed for the People leadership team and wider business

Operating in line with UK employee law and CIPD

Skills & Experience

Strong organisational and time management skills

Knowledge of core HR process and practice, with an awareness of best practice

Prior experience in HR coordination, administration, or related roles is preferred

Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively in a team

Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality and professionalism

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Proficient in MS Excel, with the ability to analyse data efficiently

Confident with MS Word, Excel and Teams

Familiarity with HRIS Human Resources Information System) ADP & iHCM2 software is a plus

A BA in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field is desirable, a CIPD qualification is an advantage, though not essential

Continuous Professional Development is a requirement of the role

If you wish to apply, please send your CV to [email protected]

About us

Sanderson Design Group is an international luxury interior furnishings company that designs, manufactures and markets wallpapers and fabrics together with a wide range of ancillary interior products.

In 2020, we brought our portfolio of brands home to Sanderson Design Group, evoking the combined longevity and prodigious creative history of our brands. Sanderson Design Group describes the ebullience of our past endeavours. It sketches the outline of our future. A collective of quintessentially British luxury interior brands and 2 manufacturing brands, at Sanderson Design Group we are Sanderson, Morris & Co., Zoffany, Harlequin, Clarke & Clarke, Scion, Anstey Wallpaper Company and Standfast & Barracks.

Our purpose is "To bring the Beautiful into People’s Homes and Lives". This has defined and shaped our brands since our very earliest days. The oldest brand in our arsenal, from where we derive the namesake of our group, begun life in 1860, as an importer of fine French wallpapers to London. Arthur Sanderson & Sons Ltd played a pivotal role in defining English interior decoration tastes and its early success led to displaying designs at London’s finest showroom, at Berners Street. Around this time in 1924, Arthur Sanderson & Sons Ltd were awarded The Royal Warrant, becoming “purveyors of wallpaper and paint” to the court of George V.

We recognise that each one of our brands contributes a unique chapter to our story. It is why we represent the full spectrum of British interior design, catering from cutting-edge sleek modern styles, to the hearty warmth of traditional forms. Our decision to rebrand as Sanderson Design Group in 2020 is our way of paying homage to our rich history, as well as marking our path towards a new future. As custodians of over 160 years of design experience, we are proud to Bring the Beautiful into People’s Homes and Lives. We are Sanderson Design Group.