HR Advisor

The HR Advisor supports the wider HR team with contributing to the organisations HR goals. Specific duties are varied and can encompass most areas on the operational side of the HR department. The HR Advisor must have strong communication and organisational skills. You must be able to work both with management and non-management individuals, be a team player and possess strong interpersonal skills. You can expect to act as a ‘critical friend’ and help to provide partnering support to the wider HR Business Partnering team and their business area, and support or lead on specific projects on HR topics, support the HR Officer and Head of HR. The role of the HR Advisor is to advise both employers and clients on the recruitment of new staff and retention of existing employees. You will be involved in helping hiring managers with their interview techniques and writing job descriptions, as well as researching performance evaluation methods and designing company policies.

Other objectives will include:

• To evaluate and update job descriptions.
• To answer HR queries posed by management and employees.
• To train and advise managers on recruitment, selection, and interview evaluation procedures (e.g. Oleeo).
• Support the implementation of HR technology solutions to improve day-to-day operations (e.g. Oleeo software & SSCL processes).
• To be point of contact with SSCL (shared services provider) for HR related queries and HR solutions and changes.
• To develop and implement HR policies that align with the organisation’s goals and values.
• To ensure compliance with legal and ethical standards.
• To help resolve disputes and grievances between employees and managers.

Main Activities

• Provide 1st Line HR Support for all employees.
• Acting as the first point of contact for HR related queries within the organisation, working closely with the HR Officer.
• To monitor and review absences within the organisation, and support and develop strategies to reduce sickness absence.
• Translate business requirements into people requirements and improve people engagement.
• To carry out HR project work as required; HR projects (or parts of projects) for the business area or for HR itself and support HRBPs with these challenges.
• Solve business challenges by applying HR knowledge, and coach and influence leaders in all aspects of HR e.g., E.D.I., leadership, employee engagement, capability & talent etc.
• Provide advice and support to line managers and employees regarding any change in employment legislation.
• Provide advice and support to hiring managers and HRBP’s on recruitment campaigns.
• To manage the disciplinary and grievance procedures: advising managers, supporting investigations.
• To produce reports and manage data contained in the HR system, ensuring it is accurate and up to date.
• Review and update HR Policies and procedures.
• Coordinate and deliver training sessions (in-person and online), while managing L&D administration including training records, evaluation feedback, and compliance reporting on participation and outcomes.

£34,464