HR Advisor Imperial Professionals are delighted to announce that we are working in partnership with a very established large manufacturer who are recruiting for a HR Advisor on initially a FTC for 12 months but has the potential to extend to a permanent one after this period. Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 Contract Type: Fixed Term (12 month) Location: Newton Aycliffe Hours: Full Time Role purpose To provide HR expertise to all employees and the Head of HR in the full HR lifecycle across the We Are Rise Brands business, including leading on Employee Relations, being the first line support for managers and peers and supporting on designated HR projects. Key responsibilities * Core HR and Employee relations * To provide first line generalist HR advice and support on terms and conditions, HR policies and procedures and any employee queries * To coach, support, mentor and develop managers in the application of HR policies and practices, provide advice and guidance on complex HR issues in order to minimise risk and encourage positive employee relations * In liaison with people managers, provide advice and guidance on job design, recruitment, on boarding, restructuring and redeployment processes, advising on best practice, company procedures and appropriate legislation * To lead the facilitation and execution of ER casework * Provide advice and guidance on occupational health referrals, absence management issues and return to work cases to managers * Develop policies and procedures and ensure compliance with legislative updates Requirements * Comprehensive experience as an HR Advisor (or similar role) * Strong generalist understanding of HR function with knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines (ER, employee engagement and well-being, performance management, policy design and implementation) * Experience resolving complex employee relations issues * Experience of managing payroll inputs * Good HRMS knowledge/reporting skills * Strong UK Employment law knowledge and best practice * CIPD qualification is desirable For more information on this opportunity please feel free to contact Anthony Antoniou at Imperial Professionals. Due to the high volume of applications that we receive we may not be able to respond to every application, however, if you do not get a response within 7 days, please consider your application for this opportunity unsuccessful but we will keep your details on file for other opportunities