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We are currently hiring Human Resources professionals at all levels to support our expanding organization. You will be responsible for providing reliable and commercially focused HR advice over the phone to a growing and diverse range of clients on all matters of HR from general to complex queries. Day to Day Responsibilities: * To support all clients with quality advice in a productive manner to provide efficient, solution-based advice, predominantly through call, but occasionally via video conference and email * To receive a variety of calls from clients with HR issues or queries, which can include absence management, disciplinaries, workplace violence and harassment, terminations, etc. * To provide clients with supporting information/documentation to assist them in implementing the advice/solutions provided * To actively own cases to resolution, building rapport and working relationships with clients on each interaction * To review client documentation and provide advice accordingly taking their internal terms and conditions into account in each caseTo be actively involved with on-going training, ensuring that personal knowledge of HR and employment legislation is kept up to dateTo achieve clear and measured KPIs and to work within set SLAs in order to provide first call resolution * To log all advice accurately onto Salesforce and other systems * To follow internal protocols for managing and escalating cases where applicable Qualifications: * CHRP/CPHR designation * Ability to work under pressure in a fast-moving, performance-driven environment * Excellent communication skills * Ability to juggle multiple tasks, prioritising your workload accordingly * Previous experience of working in a KPI/target driven environment would be highly desirable, ideally in a shared * service centre * The ability to motivate yourself and those around you * An organised self-starter with an enthusiasm for exceptional service delivery Benefits: * Day off on your birthday * Enhanced Benefits with Health and Dental Coverage * We offer a Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) Matching Program * Downtown Location * Vacation Days increase after 2 and 5 years' service If this sounds like you, please send your resume to Maggie Colorado maggie.colorado@theportfoliogroup.ca. P97779MCINDCAN
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1st Line Service Desk Analyst Greater Manchester
Permanent £22,000 - £23,000 Per Annum
Ref: P45968LFR3 Group
* Are you tech savvy and customer focused? * Do you have good customer service and problem-solving ability? * Want to work for a vibrant, market leading software company?If you are looking for a new challenge with a good progression pathway, please apply today and we'll be in touch!My Client are recruiting a service desk analyst to help the customers having technical difficulties. You must be tech savvy and able to troubleshoot, whilst remaining customer focused. Their clients are at the heart of the business, they want to deliver the best service they can and give every customer the best experience! Main Responsibilities * Answer all inbound support queries to the service desk within SLA. * Provide a response to all inbound email queries within SLA. * Troubleshoot technical queries to identify the type of query raised and provide first time resolution to basic questions and training needs. * Gather information from the client, investigating any complex technical issues and raise with second line support. * Take ownership of any technical queries and keep regular contact with client ensuring any fixes are communicated to the client. * Keep salesforce up to date ensuring all calls are logged as cases against the correct account * Provide one to one training as and when required based on client's needs. * Escalate any complaints which cannot be resolved at 1st touch to team leader/manager * Contribute to the business goal of migrating all HRonline users to the new platform * Ensure Service Level Agreement adherence at all time * Meet and exceed Key Performance Indicators What you will get in return * Profit share scheme * Day off on your birthday * Perkbox discounts * Access to Employee Assistance Programme * 25 days' holiday, plus bank holidays. * Pension Plan and Life Insurance. * Company incentives, access to discount schemes. * Holidays increase after 2 and 5 years' service. * Free breakfast every Monday and social sessions on the last Friday of the month with free food and drink - we call this 'Fun Friday'! * Opportunity to expand your knowledge from an experienced, friendly team and progression * Modern working environment in Manchester City Centre P45968LFR3INDMANJ
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Email and Web chat Service Desk Analyst Greater Manchester
Permanent £22,000 - £22,000 Per Annum
Ref: P46383LFR2 Group
Portfolio are proud to be working with our client, an Award winning, global professional services / SaaS provider based in Manchester city Centre. Due to expansion within the team, they are looking for a highly capable service desk analyst to assess and optimize the performance of the End-User software. You will be analysing the performance of IT systems, resolving IT equipment and software issues, and providing IT support to their clients and personnel through Live chat and emails. To ensure success as a service desk analyst, you should exhibit sound knowledge of IT system analysis and experience in an IT support role. A first-class service desk analyst will be someone whose IT expertise and customer service results in enhanced end-user support and system performance. This is a varied and fast paced role, so if you are up for the challenge, apply today and we'll be in touch! Responsibilities: * Provide response to all Chat & Email support queries to the service desk. * Troubleshoot technical queries to identify the type of query raised and provide first time resolution to basic questions and training needs. * Gather information from the client, investigating any complex technical issues and escalate second line support. * Take ownership of any complex technical queries and keep regular contact with client ensuring any updates and resolutions are communicated to the client. * Keep CRM (salesforce) up to date ensuring all calls are logged as cases, accurately against the correct account. * Escalate any complaints which cannot be resolved at 1st touch to the customer care team. * As required provide support to phone queries to the service desk. * Always ensure Service Level Agreement adherence. * Meet and exceed Key Performance Indicators. * Arrange and sit Microsoft Teams meetings alongside clients with support queries. Requirements: * In-depth and current knowledge of computer programs and hardware. * Proficiency in customer relationship management (CRM) and task management software. * Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills. * Advanced collaboration, communication, and interpersonal skills. * Excellent organizational and time management skills. Benefits * Profit share scheme * 25 days' holiday, plus bank holidays * Day off on your birthday * Perkbox discounts * Holidays increase after 2 and 5 years' service * Pension Plan and Life Insurance * Access to Employee Assistance Programme P46383LFR2INDMANJ
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Portfolio are proud to be exclusively representing our Client who are a trusted health and wellbeing network who have been making a positive difference in over 15 million lives, in their search to add a Content Manager to their team.This is an opportunity to join a truly Sales Led business, the industry leading EAP and OH provider & Sunday Times 'Best Places to Work.' The RoleThe Bid Content Manager will be responsible for supporting other bid team members to complete RFI's, Selection Questionnaires, salesforce administration and responsible for maintaining and expanding a database of pre-written content to improve bid quality. Responsible for defining and optimising the content repository structure and record management system.Experience: Ability to identify and work with relevant subject matter experts (SME) within the business who are owners of the pre-written content and ensure the content is updated on a pre-agreed cycle. Confident in dissecting RFPs and identifying frequently asked questions that need to be maintained in a knowledgebase. Broad market knowledge of proposal automation, AI tools, and database solutions. Day To Day Responsibilities * Responsible for the overall bid library * Re-write content into a defined style, ensuing that it is clearly articulated and easy to integrate into proposals. * Ensure legal and operational compliance of all content / database records. * Work with graphic designers as required, maintaining a strong graphics database. * Schedule regular reviews of the knowledgebase to identify areas that need to be updated / expanded. * Review the structure of the bid library on a regular basis, ensuring it meets the needs of the business. * Provide regular training to users of the bid library and gather feedback on a regular basis. * Excellent project management skills * Strong written English language skills. * Support the team with RFIs, selection questionnaires, and providing relevant content. What You Bring to The Team * Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field * Strong project management skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities * Excellent communication, writing, and presentation skills * Strong attention to detail and accuracy * Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and build strong relationships * Self-starter with the ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines Benefits * 25 days' holiday, plus bank holidays * Day off on your birthday * Cash plan for you (and your children, if any) * Holidays increase after 2- and 5-years' service * Private medical insurance after 5 years' service * Pension Plan and Life Insurance * Pension plan contributions increase after 5- and 7-years' service * Season ticket loan scheme * Cycle to work scheme * Access to Employee Assistance Programme * Free breakfast every Monday and social sessions on the last Friday of the month with free food and drink - we call this Fab Friday! * Company incentives, access to discount schemes P46534LSRINDMANJ
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Counsellor Open Day Greater Manchester
Permanent £27,000 - £30,000 Per Annum
Ref: P970496LSR10 Group
Portfolio are proud to be exclusively representing our Client, Health Assured, in their search for Wellbeing Counsellors. This is a once in a career opportunity for an exceptional counselling professional to join a truly Service Led business, the industry leading EAP and OH provider & Sunday Times 'Best Places to Work.' Health Assured supports over 70,000 organisations and 13 million lives across the UK & Ireland.We will be holding a Wellbeing Counsellor Recruitment Day on the 22nd February starting at 10am and finishing at 2pm. It will be an interactive day with a chance to meet the team and get a good understanding role and culture!You will be providing immediate emotional support and guidance to callers on the 24/7 helpline - completing clinical assessments and signposting appropriately. You will complete risk assessments and work in line with the BACP code of ethics - ensuring the highest level of service and support is provided to callers. The role may also include allocated time for structured video counselling - this time can be counted towards BACP accreditation. Day to Day Responsibilities: * To provide an efficient and effective telephone counselling service to all callers * To demonstrate an ability to work with a variety of individuals and presenting issues, including those who are distressed and/or at risk * Provide "In the moment support" to callers, adopting a Solution Focused approach and achieving a one call resolution * To take accurate information and record on the companies data base * Conduct full and robust clinical assessments in accordance with Health Assured's procedures, ensuring the most clinically appropriate support is identified * To effectively identify and manage risk in accordance with Health Assured's "Risk Guidance Policy" * To undertake training provided by Health Assured and to utilise appropriate skills within calls, working with trauma, working with suicide, clinical assessment, safe guarding etc * Work to and exceed individual and team goals as per the KPI framework * Personally, ensure all call backs and queues are efficiently managed and ensure individual actions do not impact upon the availability of the service * To maintain an active caseload of STC/ Video clients, including online CBT and Power to * Recover clients - up to 6 clients on an allocated day * Demonstrate the ability to provide excellent customer service at all times Essential Skills and Competencies: * Minimum diploma level 4 in Counselling & minimum of 100 counselling hours * To be a member of the BACP or equivalent * Relevant telephone experience * High level of computer literacy (MS Office, Word, Excel and PowerPoint) * High level of organisational ability; ability to work to tight deadlines and targets * Good communication and customer service skills Desirable Skills and Competencies: * Accredited with the BACP or eligible for the accreditation process * EAP experience * Experience of working within a target driven environment Employee Benefits: * BACP (or equivalent) membership and accreditation paid for * Up to £70 per month for supervision * Monthly incentives such…
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Shift Patterns: 7pm - 7am Sat, Sun, Mon OR 7pm-7am Weds, Thurs, Fri OR 8pm - 8am Mon, Tue, Wed 0R 8pm - 8am Tue, Wed, Thur Remote Night Counsellor;Portfolio are proud to be exclusively representing our Client who are a trusted health and wellbeing network who have been making a positive difference in over 15 million lives, in their search to add a Telephone Counsellor to their team. Our client offers the most comprehensive employee assistance programme on the market, giving 24/7 caring and compassionate support services to employers from organisations of all sizes, across the private, public and non-profit sector, to business partners, individual users, employees and their family members.We are looking for professional, hard-working candidates with strong communication, high levels of computer literacy and high levels of organisational ability with a desire to provide emotional support and guidance and make a difference to people's lives. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing one off emotional support to individuals, conduct clinical assessments and sign post to specialised support services. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop in a professional healthcare environment and to make a difference to many people's lives. Day to Day Responsibilities as a Night Counsellor: * To provide an efficient and effective telephone counselling service to all callers. * To effectively answer calls and triage to determine the most appropriate type of support required, i.e. advice, counselling etc. * To demonstrate an ability to work with a variety of individuals and presenting issues, including those who are distressed. * To take accurate information and record on the Health Assured data base. * Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the Health Assured products available to a caller and understand what support is most appropriate for the individual's needs. i.e., Debt, Legal, Critical Illness, Talk to a Doctor etc. * Warm transferring callers to the appropriate person and managing expectations at all times. i.e. Legal Department, Talk to a Doctor. * Provide "In the moment support" to callers presenting with support needs. * To arrange follow up and check in calls when deemed appropriate. * To undertake training provided by Health Assured and to utilise appropriate skills within calls, i.e. working with trauma, working with suicide, clinical assessment, safe guarding etc. * Upon mutual agreement to undertake Structured Telephone Counselling cases. * Understand and embrace a "Solution Focused Philosophy" in order to help a caller achieve an outcome in the shortest space of time possible. * Work to and exceed individual and team goals. For example, an individual goal is to achieve a minimum of 25 calls per day. * Personally ensure all call backs and queues are efficiently managed and ensure individual actions do not impact upon the availability of the service. * Demonstrate the ability to work under pressure and to prioritise call lengths to ensure that "call backs" are reduced to an absolute minimum. * Demonstrate the ability to provide excellent customer service at all time. In order to be considered for this opportunity…
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We are pleased to be working with the UK and Ireland's Largest Independent and Trusted Well-being Provider who have been making a positive difference in over 15 million lives for over 40 years. Our client offers the most comprehensive EAP on the market, giving 24/7 caring and compassionate support services to employers from organisations of all sizes, across the private, public, and non-profit sectors, to business partners, individual users, employees, and their family members.Shift 1: Monday to Wednesday - 9am -5pm Thursday/Friday 11am -7pm - weekends off.Shift 2: Monday 11-7pm, Thursday/Friday 9 -5pm and Saturday/Sunday 1-9pm. - Tuesday/Wednesday OFF Job PurposeWe are looking for call handlers with an enthusiastic, eager, and willing-to-learn attitude. It will be a challenging but fantastic opportunity to work alongside business professionals, counsellors, and legal advisors in a fast-paced and customer-focused environment. The role requires you to triage calls and manage clients' expectations without compromising on the high service standards expected of all Health Assured employees. Job OverviewYou will be on the front line of the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) working alongside the counselling and legal teams. You will be required to be always available to assess and triage calls coming into the service, ensuring that clients are reassured of the support you are setting up for them. Day-To-Day Responsibilities * To provide an efficient and effective telephone service to all callers * To demonstrate an ability to work with a variety of individuals and present issues, including those who are distressed. * Greet clients making them feel comfortable and at ease, explore the clients' situation and identify the next steps, including assessing the risk/urgency of the issue. * Ensure that personal knowledge of the EAP is continually developing and that departmental procedures and protocols are always adhered to. * Assist with all call-related matters coming into the business whether for the EAP function, OH or business services. * Ensure that all notes are recorded accurately against the appropriate cases and that all other client and call information is correctly captured on the database. * Escalating any service issues appropriately * Identifying areas where we can improve client experience. * Maintain communication with all relevant teams across Health Assured * Maintain confidentiality and discretion when dealing with any enquiries, or sensitive information obtained as part of the role. * Able to always maintain a professional and responsible attitude. * Able to work as part of a busy team. * Able to organise and prioritise workload accordingly to ensure work is completed within a timely manner. * Always ensure effective communication. * Carry out any other tasks deemed necessary by the Management Team Essential Skills And Competencies * Enthusiastic and willing to learn. * Ability to prioritise and work unsupervised as required. * Excellent communication and written skills * Ability to provide great customer service. * Good listening skills * Open-minded and non-judgemental Benefits: * Profit Share Scheme * 25 Holidays + Bank Holidays (Increases with service) * Day off on your Birthday * PerkBox Discounts *…
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Health & Safety Advisor Greater Manchester
Permanent £30,000 - £35,000 Per Annum
Ref: P8888LSR Group
Our Client are a leading HR SaaS software in the heart of Manchester, who operate internationally and are part of an award winning, global group. They are revolutionising businesses' by simplifying people management and compliance, with their time-saving HR software and tools. Combining award-winning HR employment law and health & safety advisory services, cutting-edge software along with our tax & accounting, we help people and businesses grow. * Are you passionate about health and safety and looking to join an inspired and motivated team? * Opportunity to further grow and develop your career AND earnings? Main Duties: * Responding to requests (telephone or electronic) from clients and provide relevant technically and legally correct Health and Safety advice in a professional and practical manner. * Providing telephone/e-mail advice. * Providing practical support to clients in using their online systems and make pro-active calls to clients in support of their H&S service. * Researching information required to provide detailed health and safety guidance and technical support to clients and Consultants. * Liaising with external Enforcement, and other, Agencies on behalf of clients, when approved and requested by Senior Management. * Checking and recommending amendments to management systems and risk assessments. * Conducting Installation calls to clients following Principal calls with the specified time period. * Assisting the Technical Manager in the writing of Guidance Notes, Standard Phrases and Check lists, covering all legal jurisdictions serviced by group. * Reviewing BDM diaries, complete TLA's and provide guidance and support in a succinct and commercially driven manner. * Building relationships with BDMs in order to increase trust and use of the service. * Presenting internal training/buzz sessions and external webinars. Benefits * Profit Share Scheme * 25 Holidays + Bank Holidays (Increases with service) * Day off on your Birthday * Access to Employee Assistance Programme * Free breakfast every Monday and social sessions on the last Friday of the month with free food and drink - we call this 'Fun Friday'! * PerkBox Discounts * Christmas Bonus after 3 years * Social Events Throughout Year * Contributory Pension Scheme * Private Health Insurance after 5 years P8888LSRINDMANS
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Commercial Health & Safety Consultant Greater Manchester
Permanent £26,000 - £28,500 Per Annum
Ref: P47777LS1R3 Group
Commercial Health & Safety Consultant - Bristol - Office Based£26-28.5k (OTE £75k) Guaranteed 6k bonus in first 3 months - 2k per monthOur client an award-winning global consultancy, outsourcing the best Health and Safety services to businesses across the UK and Ireland are growing... believing in what they do with a clear commitment across a wide range of sectors, they are keen to grow the team with big plans for the new year. Join an organisation with a supportive and engaging working environment, giving individuals the best opportunity to excel and grow within themselves and their career! * Are you passionate about health and safety and looking to join an inspired and motivated team? * Opportunity to further grow and develop your career within H&S? Job PurposeAs a Health & Safety Consultant, you will be required to undertake Health & Safety compliance reviews for businesses. The role of the Health & Safety Consultant is to meet with the business owner, understand what they have in place to manage Health & Safety in their workplace and conduct an audit evaluating their current levels of compliance.Further to this audit as the Health & Safety Consultant, you will be required to complete an evaluation report for the Client based on their findings, highlighting any risks and making recommendations Job OverviewThe role requires a mix of commercial and technical skills. The Consultant must be technically strong with good Health & Safety knowledge, but also have the commercial presence to engage with business owners and make recommendations to help them protect their business. Main Duties / Day-to-Day Responsibilities * You will be required to prepare for and carry out a H&S evaluation (and report) for clients, based upon your findings, highlighting any risks, and making recommendations. * Covering an agreed geographical area, meeting with a wide variety of different business owners, in a wide variety of industry sectors. * It is essential that you can adapt to each changing environment and be able to engage with different business owners to identify their individual requirements and demonstrate potential risk to the business through shortcomings in the business owners Health & Safety arrangements * A primary objective of the role is to demonstrate the value of our core H&S Service and highlight the key reasons that the Client would benefit from such, without compromising professional Health & Safety consultancy objectives. What you Bring to the Team * A minimum of a NEBOSH National General Certificate (or level 3 H&S equivalent). * Experience of working within a Health & Safety environment * The ability to professionally advocate and promote to businesses, the requirement for and benefits of access to competent H&S advice. * Excellent communication skills both verbal and written * Outstandingly professional at all times * Full driving licence Employee Benefits: * High end company vehicle or Car Allowance * 25 Holidays + Bank Holidays (Increases with service) * Day off on your Birthday * PerkBox Discounts * Social Events Throughout Year * Contributory Pension Scheme *…