The position is permanent and offers a hybrid working pattern: two days in Havant, one day at Fareham, and two days working remotely.
What you will be doing
We are actively seeking an HR Advisor to join our busy and professional HR Function supporting the UK Operations. In this role you will advise and support the Senior HR team and business stakeholders on a wide range of HR matters, reporting to the Head of HR, UK.
Responsible for delivering a commercially focused and proactive service to multiple UK locations while supporting the execution of strategic HR goals.
As HR Advisor, your work will focus on these responsibilities:
* Act as the first point of contact for HR queries, providing timely and accurate advice to employees and managers.
* Manage the HR ticketing system for the UK, ensuring efficient handling and appropriate escalation of queries.
* Coach and advise managers on routine employee relations issues such as performance management, attendance, and conduct, escalating complex matters as needed.
* Support change management activities in conjunction with HR Managers.
* Assist with formal investigations, hearings, and employee consultations, ensuring legal compliance in documentation.
* Lead the absence management process, including policy development, manager training, reporting, analytics, and supporting wellbeing discussions.
* Support the delivery of global HR initiatives such as merit reviews and training.
* Contribute to project work, for example TUPE transfers.
* Assist with the review and update of UK HR policies and processes to maintain compliance and clarity.
* Support cultural change activities and compliance audits.
* Prepare monthly management team reports and perform general HR administrative duties.
* Identify opportunities for HR process improvements and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
To be successful in this role, we expect you to have:
* Develop strong relationships with key internal and external customers, demonstrating professional credibility.
* A CIPD Level 5 qualification or equivalent is advantageous but not essential; a demonstrable background in HR is required.
* Working knowledge of basic UK employment legislation and best practices.
* Experience in HR solution creation with a results orientation.
* Application of HR people processes and policy.
* A proactive approach.
* Confidentiality, integrity, and adaptability.
This role requires sufficient SC clearance or ability to obtain sufficient SC clearance.
Equal Opportunity
At Wärtsilä we value, respect and embrace all our differences, and are committed to diversity, inclusion and equal employment opportunities; everyone can be their true self and succeed based on their job-relevant merits and abilities.
Please note that according to Wärtsilä policy, voluntary consent for a security check may be required from candidates being considered for this position, depending on the applicable country.
Wärtsilä is a global leader in innovative technologies and lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets. Our team of 18,300 professionals, in more than 230 locations in 77 countries, shape the decarbonisation transformation of our industries across the globe. Read more on www.wartsila.com.
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