HR Advisor

Job Description

Orbit is a fantastic business and one thats really going places.Orbit was formed in 1967 with the aim of providing good-quality housing for people who would otherwise not be able to afford to buy their own home.Over 50 years later, were one of the leading housing providers in the UK. Our services have diversified, our housing portfolio has expanded, and our reputation as an innovator within our sector has grown. But one thing that has never changed. Our beliefin people and what they can achieve.Your role at Orbit.Orbit are delighted to announce that due to the implementation of a new HR Resolutions team we are looking to recruit two HR Advisors that will provide advice and support, from first point of contact to resolution, to line managers on all employment mattersfrom sickness absence to disciplinaries to grievances and capability issues.Your key responsibilities will be to:

• Advise and coach managers in all aspects of HR related issues
• Lead on casework, providing guidance to managers, ensuring policies are followed, documents issued and outcomes recorded
• Expedite casework in a timely manner and escalate any concerns via the line manager
• Provide a seamless HR advisor service from first point of contact to resolution
• Support the business as needed during the implementation of change programmes
• Support line managers with implementation and interpretation of company policies
• Support the development of policies, templates, workflows, checklists and scripts
• Support on providing and developing accurate and fit for purpose management information and reports
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with managers and key stakeholders
• Support the business and wider HR team with ad hoc projects, exchanging knowledge and delivering training where required

What will help you make a difference.To be successful in this role of HR Advisor you will need to have excellent communication skills with a proven record of building and sustaining relationships with managers and stakeholders. You will also need to have previous experience in dealing withEmployee Relations cases, from the start to resolution.It is also essential that you:

• Are MCIPD qualified, working towards or equivalent experience
• Have knowledge of current employment legislation
• Have the ability to advise and coach managers confidently on HR issues
• Are IT literate, MS Word, Excel

It would also be beneficial if you have experience of operating within a shared service environment.We know that an inclusive environment makes us more accessible and ensures we attract, engage, promote and retain great people. We welcome applications from all individuals regardless of background, age, gender/gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity/nationality,religious belief, faith or disability. As part of our Armed Forces Covenant commitment, we welcome ex-services professionals to consider career opportunities at Orbit.Why OrbitRewarding your contribution.For those who want or need more of a work life balanceour view is that this role is suitable for WorkSmart. This means we would consider a more flexible working arrangement, where your hours and work location are managed according to business, customer andpersonal needs. Agile working arrangements will be discussed during the interview process.Some of our core benefits include:

• Group bonus potential up to 15% of salary
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays and the Orbit day
• Private medical insurance
• Excellent contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance
• A great pick and mix of flexible benefits including the option to buy and sell holiday and much more

Our culture and purpose.We know that great people are central to achieving our ambitions and as such we want everyone to have a voice and make a positive difference. We are proud to be a Sunday Times 100 Best Companies to work for, this demonstrates we place people at the heartof everything we do. We continue to create a culture that celebrates diversity and an environment where everyone feels able to contribute towards achieving together.We support our colleagues to be at their best through our wellbeing programme #ThisIsMe, our corporate learning programme, opportunities for professional development, our innovative approaches to making the world and our homes a greener place and our leadingreward and recognition package. Because of this our people tell us Orbit is a great place to work for.At Orbit, our people are enthusiastic and passionate about making a real difference to our customers and communities. We are one team where everyone is connected and encouraged to have the freedom to think differently.Each year we build many new affordable homesand manage a total portfolio of around 45,000 properties. Over 100,000 people live in an Orbit home and our innovative approach empowers every one of them to grow and thrive. We are commercially driven. Themore profit we make, the more we invest into the communities that we work for, improving services and playing a key role in driving UK housing growth.Work for Orbit. Believe in people.We have so much more that wed like to share with you so please submit your CV demonstrating the value you could bring to Orbit.We put the safeguarding of our customers, colleagues and contractors at the heart of everything we do and as such, certain roles will be subject to a DBS check.