WORLD OF BOOKS is looking for employees for positions:
hr administrator
Responsibility
producing and sending employee documents including employment contracts, personal correspondence and contractual documentation using an e-signature portal
creating, maintaining and updating confidential HR records in accordance with procedures
supporting employee relations processes – particularly absence and performance management – by arranging meetings, preparing documents, producing and distributing notes
carrying out recruitment activities including advertising job vacancies, reviewing applications, scheduling interviews, delivering outcomes and managing on-boarding
supporting payroll administration - carrying out checks, ensuring accuracy of information and processing forms in the HR payroll system
updating the HR Information System and related records with attendance and payroll details – e.g., for starters, leavers, absence, maternity leave and other contractual changes
sourcing, analysing and presenting data from a range of source to produce reports on e.g., - absence, attrition, turnover, employee relations activities - to enable managers to make informed business decisions
supporting People Team colleagues and site managers with engagement activities; organising and attending forums, managing the volunteering scheme, and supporting other on-site activities
senior engineer
Working hours
full-time
Responsibility
the Senior Analytics Engineer will design and build a trusted suite of data products which can be consumed by data professionals, reports, models and systems across Trading, Finance, Operations, Pricing, Marketing or Product, enabling Wob to intelligently grow our business and be a world leader in re-commerce
they will combine strong technical knowledge with data modelling best practice and a curious & creative mindset, building effective and valuable data models and pipelines
the Senior Analytics Engineer can grow to support the design and implementation of a headless data architecture which enables all users to access accurate, timely, documented, tested, verified data in the correct location, format and level of detail
collaborating with Data Engineering, Data Science, BI and stakeholders, they'll enable the automation and orchestration of deployment, testing and release processes; maximising visibility & velocity whilst minimising bugs and cost
solution architect
Working hours
full-time
Requirements
experience with high quality continuous integration pipelines
warehouse operative
Working hours
full-time
Responsibility
ensuring safe working methods are being followed
manager
Salary
salary
Responsibility
own financial performance reviews for the UK business, ensuring accuracy and timely month-end closure
lead month-end reviews, providing analysis and commentary on key metrics
prepare reporting packs for leadership and the board, delivering insights on performance vs budget/forecast
conduct thorough Data Protection Impact Assessments and continually monitor compliance efforts across all operational regions, adjusting strategies as regulations evolve
work with the FP&A and Financial Control teams to improve reporting processes and develop Vena reporting
act as the primary liaison for data protection authorities and individuals whose data we process, ensuring transparent and effective communication
provide business partnering support, collaborating with senior stakeholders to challenge and improve performance
coordinate responses to data breaches and incidents, implementing robust notification and mitigation strategies in line with global standards
Requirements
CIPD level 5 essential, Level 7 desirable
human Resources or Business degree would be beneficial
demonstrated ER experience in an ER Leadership role in a fast paced logistics, retail or warehousing environment
proven experience as an SEO Manager or similar role, preferably in an e-commerce environment with a large product catalog
coaching and training delivery experience
hands-on experience with the Shopify platform is highly desirable
deep understanding of feed optimization best practices, ensuring product feeds are structured for optimal Google Shopping performance
experience partnering client groups / stakeholders
operations manager
Language
english
Salary
salary
Responsibility
team Leadership & Development
lead a team of five leaders, promoting a culture of One Team by fostering trust, respect, and open communication
provide ongoing coaching and support to align team efforts with business goals and encourage professional growth
supporting the Site Operations manager in developing the site strategy for people, cost, service, and safety
delivering an excellent customer experience, by managing the flow of work and ensuring delivery targets are met
supervising the on-shift engineers to ensure they can complete their maintenance tasks
directly managing a team of five leaders, providing coaching and support to succeed in their roles, ensuring they have aligned goals, and are performing to expectations
championing engagement on site – listening to employees, supporting their needs and resolving their queries
Requirements
proven experience managing large teams in a dynamic warehouse environment, with the ability to motivate and develop your direct reports
strong analytical skills with a focus on meeting KPIs and delivering measurable results
significant leadership experience of a large, diverse team within a fast-paced warehouse or retail environment
experience of resource planning
familiarity with Warehouse Management systems
leadership Experience: Proven ability to manage large teams and inspire high performance in a dynamic environment
strong analytical skills and experience working to KPIs and targets
to succeed in this role, you’ll need significant experience leading large teams in a fast-paced warehouse or retail environment. You should have a proven track record in optimizing performance, meeting high standards, and embodying our core values
warehouse team leader
Working hours
Full-time
sales executive
Responsibility
selling our Shopiago Trade-In product to prospective users and securing sign-ups, predominantly from charity shops
onboarding new customers to the Shopiago platform, providing a seamless user experience
providing training on the Shopiago Trade-In product
building strong customers relationships and present the Shopiago brand positively
gathering customer insights and track these in our CRM platform - HubSpot
meeting with customers and prospects in person and via video and phone calls
achieving agreed sales targets and outcomes
Requirements
strong selling, negotiation, and communication skills
ability to prioritise and manage your time
ability to tailor conversations based on audience needs
high levels of self-motivation and to be target-driven
ambition to develop and grow the role
willingness and ability to travel extensively ; a full UK driving license
payroll administrator
Responsibility
supporting payroll administration - carrying out checks, ensuring accuracy of information and processing forms in the HR payroll system
producing and sending employee documents including employment contracts, personal correspondence and contractual documentation using an e-signature portal
creating, maintaining and updating confidential HR records in accordance with procedures
supporting employee relations processes – particularly absence and performance management – by arranging meetings, preparing documents, producing and distributing notes
updating the HR Information System and related records with attendance and payroll details – e.g., for starters, leavers, absence, maternity leave and other contractual changes
carrying out recruitment activities including advertising job vacancies, reviewing applications, scheduling interviews, delivering outcomes and managing on-boarding
sourcing, analysing and presenting data from a range of source to produce reports on e.g., - absence, attrition, turnover, employee relations activities - to enable managers to make informed business decisions
supporting People Team colleagues and site managers with engagement activities; organising and attending forums, managing the volunteering scheme, and supporting other on-site activities
systems engineer
Responsibility
supporting the facilities manager with basic tasks including minor repairs, and upkeep of the building and fixtures, painting, asset monitoring
leading by example to establish and ensure a positive health & safety culture
agreeing maintenance priorities and schedules with internal customers
ensuring completeness and accuracy of maintenance records
communicating with external support providers to resolve complex issues
providing reports on the performance of the machinery and conveyors
proactively identifying and implementing continuous improvement initiatives to maximise the efficiency of automation and operations
Requirements
A qualification in an appropriate engineering discipline at national Level 3 or above
experience of managing and fault finding on automated equipment including packaging machinery, sortation and conveyor systems – desirable
good written and spoken communication skills
good computer skills such as MS Office and automation monitoring tools – desirable
an understanding of electrical and mechanical engineering disciplines gained in a production or warehouse environment, including maintaining conveyors and manual handling equipment
Changes in earnings for the position operations manager