HR Advisor Maternity Cover

Job Description

Who We AreFounded in 1992 and with over 300 employees, Galliard Homes is Londons largest privately owned property development and management group overseeing residential, hospitality, mixed-use, and commercial projects across London, the Home Counties, and the Midlands.Galliard has a £4 billion portfolio of over 6,000 homes and 714,088 square feet of commercial developments under construction.With an impressive portfolio of award-winning developments, we are proud to be considered as Londons leading property developer.The PositionWe are currently looking to recruit a HR Advisor to join our Human Resources team on a Fixed-Term, 12 - 16-month, Contract for Maternity Cover. The Human Resources Advisor will be responsible for providing comprehensive HR support to the business and willwork in partnership with leaders, stakeholders, and HR colleagues to ensure delivery of a professional, customer focused, proactive and flexible HR service aligned to the objectives and strategic aims of the Group.Responsibilities below:Business Support

• Provide expert HR advice and guidance to managers and employees on all HR matters.
• Support managers in dealing with operational employee relations issues.

System Management

• Manage the HR database throughout the complete employee life cycle
• Ensure the system is up to date and legally compliant

Departmental Communication

• Act as the initial point of contact for all employee/manager related queries.
• Support the reporting of relevant information relating to payroll and IT on a monthly basis (i.e., new starters, leavers, benefits, contract changes, sickness absence, maternity/paternity pay etc.).

Policy & Procedure Management

• Maintain a clear understanding and provide up to date knowledge of the legal framework in which HR operates, developing HR policies in line with current legislation and keeping abreast of modern HR procedures and best practice.
• Support line managers in understanding and applying these policies where appropriate.
• Respond to employee queries and offer advice where relevant.

Employee Communication

• Support the preparation of new starter offer documentation and contracts.
• Responsible for producing all correspondence related to employee relations matters (disciplinary, grievance etc).
• Oversee the preparation of employee letters in relation to any salary, bonus or benefit adjustment and ensure the relevant systems are updated.
• Ensure all documentation related to resignations, life events, probation, salary reviews etc are produced and issued in a timely manner.
• Draft adhoc letters as required.

Reward & Remuneration

• Administer the Reward & Recognition Programmes for the Group and maintain the Rewards Platform.
• Support the Group salary and bonus review process.
• Support the Group Head of HR in conducting tender exercises for Benefit and rewards providers/suppliers and maintaining relationships.
• Support the development and communication of rewards and benefits to the business.

HR Department Activity

• Support the delivery of the HR Business Plan & People strategy.
• Support Recruitment Activity as required.
• Support the Group Head of HR in adhoc projects.

The PersonThe successful candidate will demonstrate the following:Essential:

• Ability to build effective relationships with employees and line managers at all levels of the business
• Experience of managing conflict and achieving positive outcomes
• Previous administration experience within a busy environment
• Knowledge and understanding of policies & procedures
• Ability to interpret data and statistics
• Excellent command of Microsoft Office Packages
• Excellent customer service skills
• Strong time-management and organisational skills
• Proven track record of dealing with sensitive or confidential matters

Desirable

• CPP or CIPD Qualified
• Educated to degree level or equivalent (Business/HR)
• Knowledge of UK employment legislation
• Previous experience of working in a busy HR Department
• HR & payroll system knowledge

Interpersonal Skills

• Able to use your initiative
• Demonstrate a pragmatic approach to problem solving
• Resilient and tenacious
• Strong influencing and negotiation skills
• Diligent with strong attention to detail
• Calm under pressure
• Able to work independently or as part of a team
• Diplomatic and tactful
• Strong sense of integrity
• Trustworthy

The BenefitsAs a family-owned business, we want everyone to feel at home from day one. In return for commitment, loyalty, and hard work, we offer benefits ranging from:

• 24 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Life assurance
• Private health care
• Matching contribution pension scheme up to 10%
• Discretionary salary and bonus review
• Employee assistance programme
• Discounted gym memberships
• Discount portal
• Cycle to work scheme
• Volunteering
• Sponsorship of professional qualifications and accreditations