The HR Advisor will support and work closely with the HR Manager to deliver proactive, commercially focused HR support and to develop a high-performing, integrated HR service that drives sustainable outcomes. This role will be actively involved in day-to-day HR operations across all Oleon Ltd. locations, providing expert advice and guidance on people policies, procedures, and employee relations matters.
The HR Advisor will play a key role in building strong working relationships across the business, supporting the employee experience, and contributing to Oleon Ltd.'s objective of being an employer of choice and retention of our Great Place to Work accreditation.
* Serve as a proactive and responsive point of contact for generalist HR support, ensuring timely resolution or appropriate escalation of queries.
* Manage employee relations matters, including grievances, disciplinary issues, and performance concerns. Own the end-to-end process and collaborate with stakeholders to ensure effective and fair outcomes.
* Provide expert advice and guidance on all people policies, including maternity, paternity, shared parental leave, and sickness absence.
* Coach and support line managers and supervisors to build their competence and confidence in managing people effectively.
* Draft and maintain HR policies to ensure alignment with current legislation and organisational practice, proactively updating them in anticipation of legal changes.
* Act as the quality checker for all HR documentation and data, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and professionalism prior to distribution.
* Ensure accurate and timely communication, collation, and distribution of HR correspondence.
* Maintain clear and timely processes for passing relevant information to the HR Administrator.
* Safeguard all confidential and sensitive employee information in line with GDPR and internal standards.
* Foster a culture of Team continuous learning by sharing insights, external learnings, and best practices.
* Build strong, collaborative relationships across the HR team to support a positive and effective working environment.
* Collaborate with the HR Manager (HRM) to support the effective delivery of the HR strategy.
* Partner with the HRM and wider management team to analyse workforce trends and challenges, utilising data and metrics to develop informed HR solutions.
* Support the implementation and sustainability of key HR initiatives led by the HRM, such as HRIS systems and strengthening the employee voice.
* Participate in and, where appropriate, lead HR projects aligned with strategic priorities.
* Contribute to the design and delivery of a comprehensive Wellbeing programme that supports all colleagues across the business.
* Support strategic activities related to the attraction and retention of talent, including learning and development and performance management initiatives.
* Work with relevant stakeholders to evolve and enhance the organisation's trainee and apprenticeship programmes.
* Apply commercial thinking and a strong understanding of the business context to deliver pragmatic, business-aligned HR solutions.
* Stay up to date with employment legislation and proactively seek expert advice when needed to inform decisions and policy development.
* Support the HR Administrator and act as the quality checker for all payroll related processes.