People/ HR Advisor - 9 month FTC
As a People Advisor, you ll be at the heart of the employee experience championing a culture of respect, fairness, and engagement. You ll partner with managers and employees alike, offering expert guidance, resolving challenges, and helping to build an environment where everyone can thrive.
Duties include:
* Facilitate training sessions and workshops for managers
* Providing expert guidance and support to both Managers and Supervisors on employee relation
* Provide support and cover for payroll activities when required, maintaining a working knowledge of HR and payroll systems (including Workday), ensuring accuracy and compliance with payroll processes and deadlines.
* Ensure consistent application of policies, agreements and procedures across the organisation and project
* Manage and track absence cases, working to reduce costs and improve attendance rates
* Continue the creation, revision, and distribution of HR documentation
* Support the implementation of the organisation s People Strategy in partnership with the People team
* Regularly review and update HR policies and the employee handbook to ensure compliance and relevance
* Ensure GDPR compliance in HR processes whilst completing regular data protection training and supporting the Data Compliance Officer (DCO)
* Provide support during disciplinary and grievance hearings, including advising managers and taking detailed notes.
* Responsible for the Occupational Health referral process and coordinating with health professionals when necessary.
* Plan and conduct employee inductions, ensuring a positive onboarding experience.
* Champion employee feedback initiatives such as the Colleague Surveys and Colleague Connect.
* Display drive, energy and passion to continually enhance the performance of the department alongside the business requirements.
Essential:
Strong understanding of IT, including MS Office packages.
Ability to work in a very fast-paced environment.
Flexibility regarding working hours in a 24/7 business.
Experience dealing with Trade Unions and Industrial Relations.
Valid Driving Licence.
CIPD Level 3 or equivalent experience.
Desirable:
MHFA qualification or equivalent experience.
Experience using Workday HR system.
Knowledge of the transport sector.