HR Advisor

THE COMPANY

JOB PURPOSE

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide advice and support to managers on employee relations issues. Including accompanying managers to meetings in relation to HR matters and ensure relevant documentation is provided.
• Provide advice and support to managers on employee relations issues actively working with the relevant national agreements.
• Liaise with managers on recruitment needs and support by placing adverts and participating in the interview process.
• Support the employee life cycle. Managing all HR processes such as recruitment, starters, leavers, employment changes, etc.
• Support the site with any tribunal claims.
• Provide support and guidance to managers on redundancies and restructures and assist in the process ensuring relevant documentation is provided.
• Complete all HR administration paperwork and data collation connected to the site.
• Work closely with managers to discuss and resolve people management issues and drive performance improvements.
• Assist with training requirements for the site supporting the implementation of a training matrix.
• Support managers in identifying development needs and opportunities.
• Conduct exit interviews and provide feedback.
• Participate in and/or manage projects that arise for the business group and for the central HR team (eg: policy review).
• Ensure employee compliance with Health and Safety policies, procedures and practice.
• Support and promote a team culture and company values.
• Ensure effective communication with management, escalating issues that arise.
• Act promptly on day to day enquiries from internal and external sources.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES & QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience of working in a HR Advisor role within an industrial related sector (construction, oil and gas, engineering, manufacturing, rail etc.)
• CIPD qualified
• Experience of working in a busy and demanding HR environment with the ability to adapt and operate at all levels when working under pressure.
• Able to multi-task and respond to queries efficiently and in a timely manner, whilst providing first class advice, ensuring activities are prioritised in accordance with the needs of the business with a solution focused approach.
• Organised and self-motivated with the ability to build and maintain solid relationships having the confidence to work as part of a team and on own initiative.
• Approachable with strong communication, influencing and negotiation skills, having experience of coaching and guiding others, along with sound administration skills and attention to detail.
• UK Driving License and flexible to travel to different sites as and when required.