Our client, a well-established values-led organisation operating across Ayrshire and the West of Scotland, is seeking an experienced HR Advisor to join their People team. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive HR professional looking to work in a varied and people-focused environment where employee wellbeing, engagement and continuous improvement are key priorities. This is an initial 6 month FTC, paying up to £35,000.
The successful candidate will provide a comprehensive HR advisory service to managers and employees, supporting the delivery of people strategies, employee relations casework, policy development and organisational change initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
Provide professional HR advice and guidance to managers and employees across a range of people matters.
Support recruitment and selection processes, including drafting role profiles, advising on hiring practices and participating in interviews where required.
Advise managers on absence management, disciplinary matters, grievances, capability issues and general employee relations matters.
Ensure policies and procedures are applied fairly, consistently and in line with current employment legislation and best practice.
Build effective working relationships across the organisation and with external partners.
Lead and manage a varied caseload including absence management, conduct, capability and grievance cases.
Support managers throughout formal HR processes and meetings.
Liaise with Occupational Health providers and other external agencies where appropriate.
Maintain accurate case records and provide regular updates to senior stakeholders.
Ensure all casework is managed in accordance with legislation, organisational policy and best practice.
Contribute to the development, review and implementation of HR policies and procedures.
Keep up to date with changes in employment legislation and HR best practice.
Support organisational change and continuous improvement initiatives.
Assist with the design and delivery of training and development activities where required.
About You
A minimum of 2 years’ experience in a generalist HR Advisory role.
Strong employee relations experience, including complex case management.
Sound knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
Experience of advising managers at all levels.
Excellent communication, interpersonal and influencing skills.
Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities.
CIPD Associate Membership or above.
Degree-level education or equivalent experience.
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