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.
If this sounds like a role for you then why not apply?