HR Advisor

Job Description

Salary level depending on experience An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced HR Advisor to join a Group of privately owned Companies.You will be responsible for supporting the HR team with 3 different companies, based in Chesterfield, Leeds and Markham Vale.The role will be based at the manufacturing site in Chesterfield with circa 65 employees. Travel required to the other sites in Markham Vale and Leeds as and when necessary.The position will also support another design and manufacturing business, they manufacture their products in the Far East and supply leading UK and European retailers, wholesalers, and specifiers. This role will provide HR Support to the Leeds Warehousewhich has approximately 40 employees.The 3rd business is based in Markham Vale and provides Warehousing Services to Group Companies, with the view to expand to 3rd party logistics, currently we have approximately 25 employees, but this had a view to expand to approx. 70 employees.You will be required to travel to the warehouses in Leeds and Markham Vale on a weekly basis, with the ad hoc visit to the company head office in Poole.You will be able to adapt to different working environments, cultures and working practises with an understanding of Manufacturing and Warehouse Operations. Experience wise you will be a strong HR All-rounder - and at a level where you can work independentlyand report into the Head of Finance & Human Resources and the HR Manager.Key Responsibilities

• Managing employee relations casework including dispute resolutions, disciplinaries, grievances, absence, retirement, and redundancy.
• Monitor probation deadlines, ensuring managers are following the probation policy and providing support/advice where needed, complete probation confirmation/extension letters
• Advising and assisting management with performance management and capability
• Facilitating and advising on all sickness absence and other absence including all statutory absences
• Administration of employee-related paperwork, such as employment contracts, new starter packs, or formal notices of termination, maintaining employee files on the HRIS system in line with compliance laws.
• Ensuring compliance with employment law.
• Providing all payroll related information
• Managing the whole employee lifecycle including offboarding
• Providing and analysis of HR related statistics/HR Dashboard
• Taking oversight of the companys culture and support change management processes.
• Apply HR and business knowledge evidencing appropriate decision-making skills.
• Assist in managing the implementation of specific HR projects, procedures, and guidelines to help align the workforce with the strategic goals of the organisation.
• Leading the recruitment process for the sites, including writing job descriptions, and preparing interview questions, arranging, and conducting interviews.
• Ad hoc tasks as required.

Knowledge, Experience and Skills required

• CIPD Qualified would be advantageous or proven experience
• Experience working in fast paced environment within manufacturing or warehousing
• Ability to multitask and prioritise
• Building relationships with all key stakeholders
• Identify areas of improvement and streamlining processes

Attributes Required

• Organisational skills - personal efficiency, time management skills and the ability to prioritise competing demands are key with the ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Communication skills - managing diverse personalities and viewpoints. Consequently, emotional intelligence, the ability to build relationships and collaborate with others is vital.
• Commercial acumen - Demonstrates initiative and contributes ideas with a pragmatic approach to problem solving without cutting corners.
• Professional expertise - A strong working knowledge of employment law issues, best practice processes for disciplinaries, redundancies and payroll are required, as well as experience of employee relations.
• Trust - As a key member of the HR team, you will interface with various stakeholders on a regular basis. You will become a trusted confidante with a positive, flexible and adaptable approach.

Keyskills :
Employee RelationsEmployment ContractsHuman ResourcesRecruitment