My well-established client with extensive experience in storage and delivery are looking for a HR Advisor to join their team due to expansion & growth.
You will be reposible for end to end HR within a dedicated area of the business. Acting as the primary HR contact. The role will combine hands-on advisory support with oversight and accountability for HR Operations. You will work closely with managers to deliver consistent, legally compliant and commercially focused HR solutions.
Duties include:-
* Act as the primary HR point of contact for an allocated business area/function.
* Hold overall responsibility for the quality, accuracy and timeliness of HR activity within the area.
* Build strong, trusted relationships with managers and stakeholders
* Lead and manage employee relations casework including disciplinary, grievance, absence management, performance and capability
* Provide advice on complex and sensitive people matters
* Support and attend formal meetings as required
* Actively overseeing and coordinating HR transactional activity delivered by HR Operations, acting as the escalation point for the business area
* Ensuring that employee lifecycle processes (onboarding, contracts, variations, leavers, etc.) are completed accurately, on time and in line with policy
* Monitoring service levels, identifying gaps or delays, and implementing improvements in collaboration with HR Operations
* Reviewing and approving key documentation relevant to the business area
* Acting as the point of contact for managers and employees where HR operational issues arise
* Coach and support managers to build capability in people management
* Ensure consistent application of HR policies and procedures
* Provide guidance on performance management, absence and conduct
* Ensure HR activity within the business area complies with UK employment legislation
* Support the HR Manager in the implementation and review of HR policies and procedures
* Keep up to date with changes in employment law and best practice
* Support and lead HR initiatives and change activity within the allocated area
* Contribute to wider HR projects across the organisation
* Provide HR metrics and insights for the business area. Use data to identify trends, risks and improvement opportunities
Key Skills:-
* CIPD Level 5 qualification or studying towards
* Essential you have proven experience in a generalist HR Advisor role
* Ideally have a background in Logistics, Transport or Manufacturing
* Strong knowledge of UK employment law
* Experience managing employee relations casework independently
* Experience working with HR administration or shared service models
* Ability to influence and build effective relationships at all levels
* Strong organisational and communication skills