HR & Projects Coordinator (18-month FTC)

Sika is a specialty chemicals company with a globally leading position in the development and production of systems and products for bonding, sealing, damping, reinforcing, and protection in the building sector and automotive industry. Sika has subsidiaries in 103 countries around the world and, in over 400 factories, produces innovative technologies for customers worldwide. In doing so, it plays a crucial role in enabling the transformation of the construction and vehicle industries toward greater environmental compatibility. With more than 33,000 employees, the company generated sales of CHF 11.2 billion in 2023.

We’re looking for a HR & Projects Coordinator (18-month FTC) to join our HR team!

Hybrid

Our HR team are looking to hire an experienced HR Administrator/Coordinator who is CIPD Level 5 (or equivalent) Qualified and seeking to take the next step in their career supporting key HR & Benefits Project work such as:

• HR Initiatives: Performance Development Review Cycle and Employee Survey Launches as well as designing and rolling out HR System and Process updates!
• Benefits Projects: Supporting Annual Salary Review or launching Fleet initiatives, working closely with our Fleet Manager!
• Delivering our HR Communications plan.

This is a really exciting opportunity for a passionate and enthusiastic individual who is looking to make a real impact and is motivated by supporting business critical activities & supporting project delivery! Sika will also commit to funding a qualification during the 18-month FTC which can be either HR, Benefits or Project Management related.

This new position will be working at one of our Sika sites (in Leeds, Preston, Welwyn Garden City or Redditch), Monday to Friday, four days on site, and one day working from home.

Please apply if you have...

• Professional, self-motivated, and confident outlook
• Strong Coordination Skills
• HR / Benefits / Project Management Experience
• Excellent time management skills
• Outstanding data skills and confidence to generate reports in excel format
• Motivated to deliver great results and taking accountability
• Ability to communicate professionally towards internal and external stakeholders
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong numerical skills

What’s In it for You?

The Opportunity: 

You will provide support to People-Managers and HR Business Partners and deliver an exceptional customer experience. You will gain experience and opportunities to support HR delivery through contribution in this role and connect with a dynamic and friendly team of HR professionals and People managers.

The Rewards:

You will be rewarded with a competitive salary, and a sweep of great benefits. We pride ourselves on our total reward package:

• Holiday 25 days rising to 28 days with service, plus bank holidays
• Hybrid Working
• Core Hours Working
• A company pension contribution of up to 10%
• Private healthcare for you, with option to add family
• Group life cover at 6x your annual salary
• Global Income Protection (PHI)
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Staff discount platform & Cycle to Work scheme
• Dedicated Service Awards for reaching key milestones
• Selected discounted Sika products

The Support: A dynamic and friendly team who will support you in making this role a success.

The Skills: You will attain a qualification during this 18-month FTC either Project Management, HR or Benefits Related funded by Sika. We would be happy to discuss this with you during the recruitment process!

The Future:  Potential Career Routes: HR & Payroll Coordinator; Benefits Specialist or Payroll Specialist. The opportunity to progress within a global company across a variety of business areas.

What we need from you?

• CIPD Level 5 Qualified or equivalent
• Further HR or Business-related qualifications are desirable
• 2 years HR Experience
• A minimum of Level 5/B in GCSE or equivalent - Maths & English   
• The right to work and reside in the UK

• Location: Commutable distance to one of Sika sites - Leeds, Preston, Redditch or Welwyn Garden City)
• Hybrid role (1 day per week home working)
• 18-month FTC whilst completing a qualification in the first instance; with potential to join Sika permanently in future
• 37.5 hours per week

We offer competitive salaries, aligned with local market benchmarks and the specific scope and responsibilities of each role. Compensation is determined based skills relevant to the position, education and/or training.  We are committed to fair and equitable pay practices in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.