HR Advisor

We are urgently seeking an HR Advisor to work within a busy, close-knit HR team for a leading engineering firm. The role was originally advertised as a Senior HR Advisor position. The client is open to either level role and will also consider someone who only wants to work 4 days per week. A proven HR background at an advisory level and ideally qualification at CIPD level 5 or above is required.

It is a great opportunity to become fully involved in all aspects of a generalist HR role. The role requires a car driver as you will also attend other sites. Ideally your background will be within a similar sector, such as construction, rail, or something heavily industry driven. This temporary cover has received excellent feedback regarding the supportive and friendly team.

The Role

A varied generalist HR Advisor (or Senior HR Advisor) role reporting to the HR Manager in this well-established organisation. It is fully site based initially leading to 1 hybrid day per week following probation.

Recruitment

• Transfer new starters to the business and process relevant documentation.
• Co-ordinate appropriate induction meetings and completion of tailored induction checklists where appropriate.
• Support HR Coordinator in undertaking inductions.
• Ensure new starter awareness of all key Company Employment Policies.
• Manage the probation review process for Line Managers and follow up required actions as indicated.
• Ensure new starter checklist is completed for all new starters, for compliance. Onboarding, Induction & Integration of new starters.
• Organise new starters into the business, co-ordinating induction, follow up processes etc.

Leavers

• Carry out exit interviews, collating and recording data and updating records.
• Completing all relevant administration.

Payroll Support

• Support the HR Coordinator and payroll team as backup point of contact for any payroll enquiries and processing.

Remuneration & Benefits

• Provide reports as directed by HR Manager/Director of Corporate Services.
• Provide support to HR Coordinator at annual salary & bonus reviews.
• Record and escalates any issues relating to non-agreements.

Employee management

• Work alongside HR team to ensure employee files are maintained.
• Assist managers with holiday, sickness, absence processes.
• Advise on policy queries from employees.

Other / Miscellaneous

• Ensure the security of all confidential & accurate HR information in line with GDPR.
• Undertake periodic audits as directed, including annual GDPR audit across the business, produce risk assessment report for the board.

Health & wellbeing

• Provide health & wellbeing support, guidance and initiatives to management.

Performance Management/Employee Relations

• Coordinate Head Office and Site annual appraisals and produce analysis and reports for the board.
• Working on a variety of employee relations casework, to provide advice, guidance & support - in line with company policy including absence, disciplinary, grievance, and capability investigations and meetings.

HR Policy and Procedures

• Contribute / support development and communication of HR Policies and Procedures.
• Develop and maintain suite of standard HR forms / documentation to meet business needs.
• Monitor employee and line manager adherence to HR Policy and Procedure, escalating where necessary.

Experience, skill set and/or qualifications

• Proven experience in an HR Adviser role - essential (5 years).
• Commercial / SME experience desirable but not essential.
• Experience supporting multi-site, blue collar workforce desirable but not essential.
• Previous experience of payroll administration essential.
• CIPD L5 essential or equivalent professional qualification.
• Mental Health First Aid - desirable.
• Educated to A-Level (or equivalent) or above essential.
• Good working knowledge of UK employment law.
• Good working knowledge of UK HR best practice.
• Strong attention to detail / ability to process data with accuracy.
• Strong planning and organisational skills.
• Able to work to deadlines.
• Able to multi-task with an eye for detail.
• Flexible and positive outlook.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to influence & communicate at all levels throughout the business.
• Maturity & confidentiality.
• Excellent PC skills incl. Excel.
• Customer focused and a team player.

Contract Information

• Salary: The range is dependent on it being either HR Advisor level which is £34,000 to £36,000 per annum or up to £42,000 at Senior Advisor level plus an excellent benefits package (Depending on experience).