Novumgen is a diverse, integrated specialty pharmaceutical and biological company. We are a dynamic, growing company and working in a fun, fast paced environment where you able to make significant contributions toward the strategic vision. This is a very exciting role and we are currently looking to recruit a Human Resources Advisor, with experience in the UK to cover a period of maternity leave, with the view to become permanent. The role of the Human Resources Advisor is to give counsel to the company regarding our human resource policies and procedures. Some key Responsibilities and Tasks are as follows: To be the first point of contact for all employees on site to answer queries in relation to their employment in a competent, respectful, and confidential manner. Providing full support to the management team across all company HR policies & processes that deliver the entire employee lifecycle. To advise and support managers with grievances, disciplinary actions, absence management, and performance management cases. To support managers in ensuring that comprehensive return-to-work interviews with all staff take place. To coach managers with HR procedures and challenge any non-compliance. To actively monitor, and together with the relevant manager, manage all absence cases making referrals to occupational health as required - instigating formal proceedings where necessary. To support any reorganisations or department restructures as required. To build and maintain strong productive relationships with managers. Interpret and advise on employment legislation.. To assist with the design and delivery of development, such as performance reviews and management, discipline, and grievance management as required. Work with management to identify development needs and support the sourcing/delivery of training as required to ensure we have a skilled workforce. Induction & Onboarding, employee terms, and conditions of employment, benefits, and related processes. Overseeing H&S for the company Delivering projects around strategy, policy and technology as required Collaborating with payroll and finance team to ensure payroll compliance Collaborating with India team regarding management of the online monitoring system Assisting in EOR services for employees outside of the UK. Do you have the following skills: CIPD Level 5 or working towards Change management and consultation experience (preferably not just relating to redundancies) Standalone HR experience - full employee life cycle. Admin duties all the way up to high level People strategy and projects. Right to work in the UK with no Visa or sponsorship support required to remain in the UK. Terms / Offer: 12 Month FTC maternity cover with possibility of full time role available dependent on planned company growth Hybrid - 2 days per week in office (Hemel Hempstead)