Position Overview & Specifications

At Swarovski, where innovation meets inspiration, our people desire to explore, experience and create. As an HR Assistant you will get a chance to work in a rewarding role within a diverse team that is pushing boundaries. Be part of a truly iconic global brand, learn and grow with us. We’re bold and inventive, revealing astonishing things like no one else can. A world of wonder awaits you. About the job Your responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to:
  • Performing all HR administrative duties such as maintaining the HR databases and providing clerical support to all employees
  • Other duties include scheduling onboarding tasks, managing parental leave processes, drafting and sending contractual change letters, processing payroll updates, managing communications for the HR department and maintaining records of employee attendance and leave
  • Assisting the Payroll Manager with elements of payroll administration and processing as required
  • Assisting the Regional HR Managers to monitor and ensure timely ER case management via our employee self-service portal, ServicePoint
  • Liaising closely with the Global Business Services (GBS) team to ensure all administrative legal/contractual/compliance issues are completed and escalating cases to the Head of HR/Regional HR Managers as necessary
  • Supporting any ad hoc UK specific projects and, from time to time, global projects
  • Through personal development, starting to provide entry level generalist HR support and advice to all UKI employees across the retail stores, the Chiswick Park Head Office, Swarovski Foundation & Waterschool, including employees working in the UK that report internationally
About you We are looking for a unique and amazing talent, who brings along the following:
  • University degree; CIPD qualified will be considered a plus
  • Minimum 1-2 years of professional experience in a similar role within a fast paced customer-facing UK HR department; experience in retail and hospitality industry will be considered a plus
  • Some practical working knowledge of UK employment law
  • Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills
  • Works well under pressure and constant change
  • Comfortable liaising with senior managers on all HR issues
  • Working knowledge of ServicePoint and Workday desirable
  • Some knowledge or experience of processing payroll
What we offer You can expect a range of benefits, including:
  • Competitive bonus scheme (non-contractual)
  • 33 days annual leave (inclusive of Bank Holidays)
  • Company pension 5% Employer contribution
  • 60% staff discount to RRP £3,500 per annum
Masters of Light Since 1895 Swarovski creates beautiful crystal-based products of impeccable quality and craftsmanship that bring joy and celebrate individuality. Founded in 1895 in Austria, the company designs, manufactures and sells the world's finest crystal, gemstones, Swarovski Created Diamonds and zirconia, jewelry, and accessories, as well as crystal objects and home accessories. Swarovski Crystal Business has a global reach with approximately 2,400 stores and 6,700 points of sales in around 140 countries and employs more than 18,000 people. Together with its sister companies Swarovski Optik (optical devices) and Tyrolit (abrasives), Swarovski Crystal Business forms the Swarovski Group. A responsible relationship with people and the planet is part of Swarovski’s heritage. Today this legacy is rooted in sustainability measures across the value chain, with an emphasis on circular innovation, championing diversity, inclusion and self-expression, and in the philanthropic work of the Swarovski Foundation, which supports charitable organizations bringing positive environmental and social impact. Swarovski is an equal opportunity employer. We give our people the guts to celebrate individuality and pride ourselves on creating a workplace where people feel involved, respected, valued, connected, and heard. A place where anyone/everyone belongs. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, expression or any other status protected under the law of the countries we operate in.