Hi, we're Northern Gas and Power
1. Industry-leading compensation package: Salary up to £35,000 DoE
2. Rapidly growing user base: Work directly with some of the UK’s largest, fastest growing, and most innovative companies
3. Learn from industry-leading experts: We have cultivated some of best talent in the industry, allowing you to supercharge your career progression and learn from the best minds out there
4. Work-life balance: No late finishes, keep your plans with friends and family
5. Career growth: We enjoy promoting from within!
6. Northern Gas and Power are recognised as a Real Living Wage Employer
7. Unrivalled perks (including but not limited to):
8. Additional time off in December (incentivised)
9. Company getaways and retreats abroad!
10. Exclusive discounts on dining at selected restaurants!
11. Cinema society membership
12. Company health plan with Simplyhealth
13. Festival and Event tickets (such as Silverstone, Wimbledon, Tomorrowland, Lost & Found, Champions League and more!)
Hi, we’re Northern Gas and Power
Northern Gas and Power (a subsidiary of Global Procurement Group) is an international energy procurement specialist and is the largest energy consultancy in Europe. We guide businesses of all sizes ranging from SMEs to global organisations in purchasing their energy contracts.
We set up comprehensive strategies for organisations to procure their energy contracts; negotiate contracts with energy suppliers; introduce and operate risk management frameworks; collect, check, and analyse invoices; and calculate organisations’ GHG emissions and carbon footprints.
Join our global family, with modern and vibrant offices in the UK, France, Malta, India, and Italy. Be part of a team that’s leading the way in energy consultancy and helping businesses make informed decisions about their energy consumption.
What is the job about?
We’re looking for a People Advisor to join our team in Gateshead and provide business operational support to ensure effective support, guidance and advice on a wide variety of People related matters.
You will work alongside the People services team, reporting to the People Team Leader. Your role will be to support colleagues and managers across the group, support will include but not limited to:
14. Employee Relations case management
15. Policy & Process updates
16. Performance Management
17. Capability and absence management
18. Grievance matters
19. Disciplinary issues
20. Support with the delivery of key people projects
What exactly will you do?
21. Provide first-line advice, guidance, coaching, and support to all colleagues (including management and senior leadership team) across a wide range of People matters.
22. Advise and coach managers on the application and interpretation of HR policies and procedures in accordance with current and proposed employment legislation and local arrangements, to ensure compliance, consistency, accuracy, and best practice.
23. Support case management of ER cases relating to disciplinary, grievance, sickness absence and performance. This includes providing advice to managers on policy/procedure and legislation, liaising with Occupational Health, supporting formal investigations and hearings.
24. Collaborate on operational projects which improve service delivery, including supporting with the development of team objectives and KPI’s.
25. Case management including advice, guidance and support on performance & capability reviews, absence management, resolution of the grievance and disciplinary issues etc.
26. Support with exit interviews and identify trends/patterns using data collated and prepare monthly reports.
What we’re looking for
27. Proven experience in a HR advisor role
28. Strong knowledge of human resources processes
29. Sound knowledge of employment legislation
30. Strong ability in using MS office
31. Effective communication skills
32. CIPD Level 3 Diploma/equivalent
33. Experience with working with stakeholders at a senior level is desirable but not essential
34. CIPD Level 5 or working towards is desirable.
Diversity in our heritage, inclusion in our future.
NGP is a Disability Confident employer and is committed to inclusion and diversity. We welcome applications from people with a disability or long-term health condition.
We do our utmost at Northern Gas and Power, part of Global Procurement Group (GPG) to value our People for who they truly are. We want all our colleagues to feel free to be themselves at work.
Our People Strategy reflects our vision of an attractive and diverse organisation. Between all our companies, our colleagues make up over 30 nationalities from five countries around the globe.
We’re building a welcoming workplace where we recognise, respect, and celebrate each other’s stories. Be part of our story. Be you at NGP. #BeYouAtNGP
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