We are urgently seeking an HR Advisor to work within a busy, close-knit HR team for a leading engineering firm. The role was originally advertised as a Senior HR Advisor position. The client is open to either level role and will also consider someone who only wants to work 4 days per week. A proven HR background at an advisory level and ideally qualification at CIPD level 5 or above is required.
It is a great opportunity to become fully involved in all aspects of a generalist HR role. The role requires a car driver as you will also attend other sites. Ideally your background will be within a similar sector, such as construction, rail, or something heavily industry driven. This temporary cover has received excellent feedback regarding the supportive and friendly team.
The Role
A varied generalist HR Advisor (or Senior HR Advisor) role reporting to the HR Manager in this well-established organisation. It is fully site based initially leading to 1 hybrid day per week following probation.
Recruitment
* Transfer new starters to the business and process relevant documentation.
* Co-ordinate appropriate induction meetings and completion of tailored induction checklists where appropriate.
* Support HR Coordinator in undertaking inductions.
* Ensure new starter awareness of all key Company Employment Policies.
* Manage the probation review process for Line Managers and follow up required actions as indicated.
* Ensure new starter checklist is completed for all new starters, for compliance. Onboarding, Induction & Integration of new starters.
* Organise new starters into the business, co-ordinating induction, follow up processes etc.
Leavers
* Carry out exit interviews, collating and recording data and updating records.
* Completing all relevant administration.
Payroll Support
* Support the HR Coordinator and payroll team as backup point of contact for any payroll enquiries and processing.
Remuneration & Benefits
* Provide reports as directed by HR Manager/Director of Corporate Services.
* Provide support to HR Coordinator at annual salary & bonus reviews.
* Record and escalates any issues relating to non-agreements.
Employee management
* Work alongside HR team to ensure employee files are maintained.
* Assist managers with holiday, sickness, absence processes.
* Advise on policy queries from employees.
Other / Miscellaneous
* Ensure the security of all confidential & accurate HR information in line with GDPR.
* Undertake periodic audits as directed, including annual GDPR audit across the business, produce risk assessment report for the board.
Health & wellbeing
* Provide health & wellbeing support, guidance and initiatives to management.
Performance Management/Employee Relations
* Coordinate Head Office and Site annual appraisals and produce analysis and reports for the board.
* Working on a variety of employee relations casework, to provide advice, guidance & support – in line with company policy including absence, disciplinary, grievance, and capability investigations and meetings.
HR Policy and Procedures
* Contribute / support development and communication of HR Policies and Procedures.
* Develop and maintain suite of standard HR forms / documentation to meet business needs.
* Monitor employee and line manager adherence to HR Policy and Procedure, escalating where necessary.
Experience, skill set and/or qualifications
* Proven experience in an HR Adviser role – essential (5 years).
* Commercial / SME experience desirable but not essential.
* Experience supporting multi-site, blue collar workforce desirable but not essential.
* Previous experience of payroll administration essential.
* CIPD L5 essential or equivalent professional qualification.
* Mental Health First Aid – desirable.
* Educated to A-Level (or equivalent) or above essential.
* Good working knowledge of UK employment law.
* Good working knowledge of UK HR best practice.
* Strong attention to detail / ability to process data with accuracy.
* Strong planning and organisational skills.
* Able to work to deadlines.
* Able to multi-task with an eye for detail.
* Flexible and positive outlook.
* Strong verbal and written communication skills.
* Ability to influence & communicate at all levels throughout the business.
* Maturity & confidentiality.
* Excellent PC skills incl. Excel.
* Customer focused and a team player.
Contract Information
* Salary: The range is dependent on it being either HR Advisor level which is £34,000 to £36,000 per annum or up to £42,000 at Senior Advisor level plus an excellent benefits package (Depending on experience).
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