HR Adviser
Location: Tewkesbury
Hours: Monday – Friday, minimum 37.5 hours; five shifts per week. Shift Times: 13:45 – 21:45
Permanent
Salary: £39,950 per annum
Benefits:
* Competitive salary with opportunities for growth and advancement.
* 22 days holiday plus bank holiday allowance; an additional day after 3 years of service.
* Refer‑a‑friend bonus scheme (up to £500).
* Cycle to work scheme.
* Aviva pension scheme (4% employee, 4.5% employer contributions).
* Health and wellbeing support through Simply Health.
About the Role
Overview:
A generalist role within the HR team, ensuring the delivery of an effective HR service providing advice and guidance to employees and managers on a range of HR issues and the provision of responsive administration activities. The HR Advisor will also play a pivotal role in delivering a range of projects in line with the HR Strategy, collecting and analysing data and reporting on department KPIs alongside the HR manager, always ensuring a first‑class service.
Employee relations
* Provide information and advice to management team and employees in line with best practice and legal requirements.
* Support managers with employee relations issues, including disciplinaries, grievances, sickness absence and performance management.
* Coaching managers to develop people‑management skills to handle more complex matters.
* Manage staff relationships, respond to queries or problems and manage expectations appropriately.
* Provide advice on work reviews and change processes.
* Provide support and advice across all depots, willing to travel when required.
* Deputise for HR Manager as required.
Administration
* Work closely with the Payroll Department to share appropriate paperwork in a timely manner, resolve contractual HR issues and maintain a positive relationship between departments.
* Support recruitment administration with the HR Coordinator, checking starter documentation, onboarding and advising managers on recruitment strategies.
* Undertake departmental administration including contractual changes, processing leavers and other ad‑hoc tasks.
* Support the Learning and Development Coordinator with sourcing and delivering training across the business.
* Update and maintain the HR database, produce reports, analyse data and trends and provide feedback to management.
* Ensure policies and procedures are reviewed and kept up to date in line with employment legislation.
* Promote employee benefits.
* Represent the company at identified events, work with local schools and Jobs Fairs.
Strategic
* Deliver allocated people projects within the HR Strategy.
* Develop and implement new policies ensuring compliance with employment legislation.
* Evaluate performance of people initiatives and work with HR Manager to develop ongoing strategies.
* Analyse HR information, conduct research and provide reports as appropriate.
* Contribute ideas for continuous improvement and development within the HR service.
Skills and Attributes Essential
* CIPD Level 5 in HR Management or demonstrable HR experience at the same level.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to liaise with people at all levels including senior managers.
* Excellent organisational skills with ability to prioritise a busy workload and meet tight deadlines.
* Proven ability to build relationships with stakeholders.
* Strong generalist HR experience.
* Up‑to‑date Employment Law knowledge.
* A self‑starter with ability to use initiative and adopt a pro‑active approach.
* Competent with Word and Excel.
* Ability to work as part of a team, sharing ideas and communicating clearly.
* Committed to providing excellent customer service.
Desirable
* Project Management experience.
* Experience working within a multi‑site organisation.
* HR systems experience.
This is a career opportunity for an HR professional to develop their career with an award‑winning manufacturer.
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