This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast paced technology business during an important period of growth and change. We are looking for someone with strong employee relations and HR casework experience who can hit the ground running and provide hands on HR support across the business.
This role would suit a high energy, proactive and dependable HR professional who enjoys working closely with managers and employees, is comfortable handling a varied caseload and doesn't wait to be told what needs doing.
The Role
As HR Advisor, you will provide professional HR advice and support across the full employee lifecycle, working closely with managers and employees to ensure HR policies, procedures and employment legislation are applied consistently.
You will have a strong focus on employee relations, HR casework, absence management, flexible working, performance management, recruitment and onboarding, as well as providing generalist HR support across the business.
This is a hands on role where you will need to be confident managing your own workload, prioritising competing demands and dealing with sensitive situations professionally.
Key Responsibilities
Provide first line HR advice and guidance to managers and employees
Manage and support employee relations casework including disciplinary, grievance, capability, performance and absence matters
Support investigations, meetings, note taking and preparation of HR documentation
Manage sickness absence reviews and provide guidance to managers
Support flexible working requests and meetings
Promote positive employee relations and support effective resolution of workplace issues
Coordinate recruitment activity from advertising through to offer
Screen applications and arrange interviews
Manage references, right to work checks and pre employment checks
Prepare contracts, offer documentation and HR correspondence
Coordinate onboarding and induction for new employees
Monitor probation periods and ensure reviews are completed
Produce HR reports and management information
Support employee wellbeing initiatives
Assist with learning and development activities
Support the review and development of HR policies and procedures
What We're Looking For
We are looking for someone who can hit the ground running and bring confidence, energy and a practical approach to the role.
You'll ideally have:
Previous experience working as an HR Advisor, HR Officer, People Advisor or similar HR generalist role
Strong experience handling employee relations and HR casework
Experience supporting disciplinary, grievance, capability, performance and absence processes
Experience managing sickness reviews and flexible working meetings
Good understanding of UK employment legislation and HR best practice
Experience across recruitment, onboarding and general HR administration
CIPD Level 3 or Level 5, or currently working towards a relevant qualification
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strong organisation skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities
Confidence dealing with confidential and sensitive employee matters
A proactive, dependable and solution focused approach
What You'll Bring
Most importantly, you'll be someone who enjoys being hands on.
You'll be comfortable working in a fast moving environment, dealing with a varied HR workload and building strong relationships across the business. You'll be approachable and professional, but also confident enough to challenge when required.
You'll need to be organised, resilient and adaptable, with the ability to work independently and take ownership of your workload.
If you are an HR Advisor looking for a 12 month fixed term contract where you can make an immediate impact, this could be a great opportunity to join a technology business at an exciting stage of its development.
Location: Craven Arms
Salary: £35,000
Contract: 12 Month Fixed Term Contract
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm
Working Pattern: 4 days on site, Friday working from home
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Salary description
£35000.00 - £35000.00 per year