Location: Dover
Salary: circa 45,000/annum
Hours: 37 hours per week, hybrid working and early finish on Fridays
Successful applicants will live in Kent and have UK experience - those living outside of Kent with time limited right to work will not be considered.
We are recruiting a project focused Senior HR Advisor for a global manufacturing business in the Dover area. This is a newly created role to support an existing HR team during a period of significant growth. This is a hands-on, ER, project focused role requiring someone confident stepping into a fast-paced environment and adding value immediately.
Benefits
Hybrid working and early finish on Fridays
37 hours per week, Monday to Thursday 8am to 4.30pm, Friday 8am to 1pm. (As part of the HR team, you will be required to participate in the reception cover rota. This means working until 5pm on at least one day each week).
Career advancement opportunities within a growing multinational company
Life assurance scheme paid at 2x annual salary
Employee health care plan via Medicash
Contributory salary exchange pension scheme more
25 days annual leave plus UK bank holidays and additional day off for your birthday
The Role
This position will provide operational HR support with a strong emphasis on Employee Relations, HR project management supporting Managers and Senior Leaders across the business.
Key Responsibilities of a Senior HR Advisor
Provide consistent and compliant HR and ER advice to managers and senior stakeholders
Manage independently ER casework, disciplinary, grievances, performance, and sickness of varying levels
Ensuring efficiency with the existing Workday system
Support a range of HR projects while driving the continuous improvement and development of HR plans
Ensure compliance with UK employment law and internal policies
Support day-to-day HR operations during a period of business growth
Requirements of a Senior HR Advisor
CIPD Level 5 qualified (or equivalent experience)
Strong Employee Relations background with proven experience managing high volumes of ER cases, including complex cases at senior level, up to and including tribunal
Project experience
Experience working within a manufacturing or engineering environment
Proficient in HR system and Excel - ideally Workday but not essential
Strong knowledge of UK employment law
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