HR Advisor

THE COMPANY

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide day-to day HR support and advise all managers on matters such as grievance, discipline, absence management, maternity, paternity, flexible working etc.
• Offer coaching with investigation, discipline, grievance and counselling meetings in a timely manner
• Support the management team in the leadership of organisation, to ensure the development of skills and knowledge in all areas of people management
• To provide holiday and absence cover for the HR Assistant, HR Administrator and Recruitment and Apprenticeship Programmes Co-ordinator
• To initiate and manage HR projects as assigned, identifying situations which have a people impact and influencing decisions made to improve site engagement
• With guidance ensure that the reward and recognition policies and practices meet the needs of the customer groups and are implemented in a fair and equal fashion
• Support Head of HR/ HRM to maximize the effective deployment of performance management processes so to enhance individual and business performance
• Develop expertise in all areas of employee relations, legislation and guidance (including ACAS code of practice) and best practice
• Help develop effective KPI’s to improve business performance
• Management of AWOLs, short term absence and long-term absence, liaising with occupational health supplier in order to reduce absenteeism for escalated cases
• Support Recruitment and Engagement Officer with staffing levels, advertising, job fairs when required

EXPERIENCE, REQUIREMENTS & PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• CIPD level 5 or studying towards level 7
• Previous experience in working within an FMCG environment (preferred but not essential)
• Experience with coaching tools and techniques
• Excellent communication skills, interpersonal skills, ethics, and cultural awareness
• Resourceful, problem-solving aptitude with excellent organisational skills
• Evidenced experience in building effective relationships at all levels within a business
• Innovative with a proven track record of working proactively
• Energy, execution, and accountability in all activities
• Experience in recruiting for salaried and weekly paid roles
• Be conversant with four strategic pillars (QVIP). Champion this within the department and the wider site.

WHAT'S ON OFFER?

• Competitive base salary
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• Buy back holiday scheme
• Discount app for high street retailers
• Progression opportunities
• Study support (when application)