HR Executive

Join us as an HR Executive based out of our Newbury office 4 days a week (Fridays WFH) , to enable Gekko Group to continue to be a great place to work As an experienced HR specialist looking to develop your career in a progressive environment and where no day is always the same, we want to hear from you. At Gekko, we encourage personal growth and development therefore for we will offer a supportive development pathway which would include, if desired, funding towards your CIPD level 3, whilst you build up your skills and knowledge. An understanding of confidentiality and diversity, equality & inclusivity (EDI) is important however we'll assist you in building your knowledge further. Above all, a genuine interest in supporting a high performance culture and building good employee relations is crucial. This is done by providing timely and accurate administration and operational input across the business. Reporting into the HR Manager (to be recruited), the focus of this role is helping to ensure that the HR function provides an effective, people-focused and professional approach to all employees across the Gekko Group.,

• 22 days holiday in addition to 8 bank holidays, plus buy and sell holiday option also an annual celebratory day for your birthday.
• Support through our employee assistance programme
• Local Gym membership and Perkbox subscription
What you'll be doing:
• Inbound HR queries from existing employees
• Supporting the introduction of new employees including sending contracts of employment, references, and proof of right to work checks, and updating payroll information
• Coordinating on-boarding experiences for new starters
• Assist with reviewing and updating company policies and procedures
• Monitoring and tracking Personal Development Plans for all employees
• Recording and monitoring staff absence and highlighting trends
• Communicating and administering benefit schemes to employees and providers
• Assist and facilitate Learning & Development activities alongside the HR Manager
  
  With an open and subjective mind, you're a 'people' person with great interpersonal skills and a real interest in working to support a diverse range of employees
• Proficiency in using Google Drive and HR systems
• Strong administrative and organisational / operational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication, with the ability to engage positively and proactively people at all levels
• Good prioritisation along with an adaptable approach to meet deadlines and remain discreet
  
  We are Gekko Group - a marketing agency which believes in creating Rewarding Connections for our brands and our employees who are the beating heart of all that we do.
We are an award-winning field marketing agency that connects leading leisure, lifestyle, and tech brands with consumers across retail, online, and B2B channels, bringing them to life through captivating in-store experiences, events and direct engagement. Our teams work collaboratively to bring energy, enthusiasm and experience to every interaction as you'll be expected to do also. Proximity to our Newbury office is essential and HR experience is required., Gekko Group is all about helping world-class consumer technology brands improve their field marketing and experiential experiences for customers in store, and our teams power our success through trust, insightful solutions, and honest interactions. We foster an inclusive environment that promotes personal growth and employee empowerment. Our roles are based out of our Newbury head office Monday-Friday with a work from home day on Friday. Gekko is a full-service field marketing and experiential agency, delivering meaningful solutions across retail, B2B and digital channels. At Gekko Group, everyone is welcome. We're proud to be an inclusive employer and workplace, and our teams are encouraged to feel comfortable bringing their authentic whole selves to work.


• Company Bonus
• Gym Membership
• Perkbox
• Automatic enrolment of workplace pension