Manpower are currently seeking an interim HR Advisor (Change People Partner), to work with our global FMCG client Unilever, renowned for brands such as Dove, Sure, Persil, and Simple, and become an integral part of their fast-paced FMCG environment.
The position is based in Kingston upon Thames, Surrey. This is a full-time temporary role to run for 6 months requiring 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Compensation for this role is competitive, paying up to £48,000 per annum, pro rata, depending upon experience.
The role currently offers a mix of remote and onsite working, subject to adjustment based on business requirements.
We are looking for an experienced HR Advisor to support with a number of change projects and large scale consultation exercises, some of which may result in redundancies.
The primarily responsibility will be supporting line managers and their team members with the individual consultation exercise for a large number of employees, along with any other people issues / employee relations cases arising from the change programmes.
1. Supporting and adapting to the changing needs of the change programmes
2. Supporting business leaders, line managers and employees with individual consultation meetings (including any notice meetings, if applicable)
3. Planning and scheduling meetings in accordance with agreed timescales, preparing invite letters/emails and calendar invites
4. Script drafting, where applicable, and assisting with other relevant documentation or letter writing, where required
5. Briefing/coaching line managers and providing legally sound advice and guidance to employees and line managers, taking ownership of collating questions and obtaining answers
6. Taking ownership of ad-hoc issues and escalating high risk matters appropriately
7. Note taking in formal consultation meetings, including some collective consultation meetings if required
8. Act as a first point of contact for employees affected by the change programmes, and their line managers, providing continuity of support
9. Support with data capture to ensure accurate reporting to senior management for monthly change check-in meetings or ad-hoc requests for information
10. Support any administrative or transactional requirements associated with updating employee records, as required
11. Assisting with the production of Q&A documentation or other central comms to employees and/or line managers, where required
12. Support employees, inside and outside of their consultation meetings, with their questions or concerns
13. Coordination of follow-up paperwork, where required
14. Supporting day to day ER casework and BAU work, where required
Essential skills and experience:
15. HR background
16. UK Employment Law knowledge
17. Extensive knowledge and experience of redundancy processes and legislation
18. Operational change management experience
19. Strong ER casework background
20. Ability to work on own initiative, take ownership and drive activity at pace
21. Ability to juggle multiple priorities and work to tight deadlines
22. Excellent attention to detail
23. Competent with all Microsoft Office applications
24. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
25. Highly professional and confidential
Kingston working environment:
26. Contractors who are based at Kingston will be eligible to get free parking at a local carpark
27. There is a Unilever Staff Shop located on the Ground Floor next to the main entrance, where Contingent Workers can buy discounted Unilever products.
28. A canteen
29. A Gym is available for use on the Ground Floor (with subscription).
30. Facilities in the gym include cardiovascular equipment, resistance machines, spin bikes, free weights area, boxing equipment and a stretch/matted area. Classes are also available and can be booked directly with the Gym. Shower facilities are available in the changing rooms, along with hairdryers.
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