HR Advisor - maternity cover

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a HR professional to apply for a HR Advisor vacancy with our client based in Newton le Willows. This will be on a fixed-term contract for 10 months to cover the Maternity leave.

You will need to be CIPD qualified and worked in a generalist HR Advisor role. You will serve as an invaluable resource to managers, offering expert advice, coaching, and support on all matters related to colleagues.

You will collaborate closely with managers to ensure that the Company remains fully compliant with all relevant legislation, providing guidance on best practices and helping to develop effective people processes that support our overall business goals.

With your expertise and guidance, we will continue to provide a safe, supportive, and productive workplace for all our colleagues.

Requirements

Experience

Minimum 2 years experience in a HR / People or office management role holding appropriate industry and management level qualifications are a distinct advantage supported with evidence of achieving results.

Qualifications & Licenses (holding or working towards a distinct advantage)

CIPD Level 3 or above a distinct advantage

A full five-year checkable employment history including a minimum of two work references, a personal credit check, and right of work compliance.

The successful applicant will match the below skill set.

• Proficient in the use of Microsoft packages including Excel and Word.
• Working knowledge of other HR management systems would be an advantage.
• Communicate effectively with team colleagues and partner with key stakeholders.
• Work effectively in a challenging environment & comfortable with change.
• Strong organisation, planning and time management skills with high diligence and an ability to plan and prioritise to meet timescales and deadlines.
• An adaptive person who can hit the ground running,  motivated to drive their own personal development and willing to develop new skills and undertake responsibility.
• A collaborator as well as working independently with a focus on sharing best practices.
• Interpret and support the future critical and high-priority needs of the business.
• Commitment to equality and diversity and a good understanding of its practical implementation in the role

The role

Examples shown are priority responsibilities but not exhaustive and may include any other reasonable duties:

• Providing advice and guidance on company policy and procedures to all levels of the business
• End-to-end management of all Colleague Centre processes including disciplinary, grievance, 3rd party removal.
• End-to-end processing of Promotion, Mat / Pat leave requests.
• Resignations and Retirement
• Flexible working and change in terms and conditions management and administration.
• Work with key stakeholders and departments to ensure effective change management including consideration of legal implications e.g., restructuring, redundancy.
• Promote a positive Employee Relations environment, developing and coaching stakeholders in delivering a legally compliant and consistent best practice approach.

Administration

• General queries
• Case Management (HR Log)
• General Ad-hoc requests
• Support for the Colleague Centre Manager

General

• To actively promote equality and diversity in all aspects of work with and for the centre.
• To take responsibility for own professional development and participate in relevant internal and external activities.
• To perform the above duties confidentially and sensitively.

Salary: £27,000.00 per annum.

Hours - 37.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday 09.00 am - 5.00 pm (Half hour unpaid break)

Horizon Recruitment Solutions Ltd are an equal opportunities employer and is acting as a recruitment agency for this role.

Location: Newton le Willows | Salary: 27000 per year | Job type: Contract | Posted: 25/01/2024