HR Advisor

Job Description

Do you have HR case management experience and an awareness of legal requirements around disability, equality act and workplace adjustments Are you looking to take the next step in their career If so, this role could be for you!We are looking for a Disability Adjustments Specialist to join our People Hub Team to provide expert support and advice, across a range of customers in relation to Disability Adjustments in the workplace. This is a new and exciting opportunity for someoneto make a real difference in the way we support our colleagues and managers. The role will sit as part of the Employee Relations Team and will offer support in terms of ongoing case management and advice. It will also be closely linked to the Diversity & Inclusionteam to implement and drive forward actions, as a Disability Confident Employer.The role will be based in Stockton on Tees, working hybrid between the office and home. Some occasional travel will be required, to attend in-person meetings across the business.We are a large business so you can expect the role to be interesting and varied, and it also means we can offer fantastic training, development opportunities, along with a flexible benefits package which you can tailor to meet your needs. We are a GreatPlace to Work, with a focus on development and learning time. Our working environment is supportive and collaborative, ensuing everyone has a voice.What youll be doing:

• Offer confidential advice, guidance, and specialist support to colleagues with disabilities and People Managers to identify workplace adjustments and make sure they are implemented efficiently and effectively
• Review our workplace adjustments process to make it more effective across the business
• Offer advice that is in line with both Policy and Legislation, providing direct case management for those who require more complex workplace adjustments
• Support the Recruitment Team with developing disability inclusive processes and advise on appropriate workplace adjustments for candidates with specific needs
• To support with action planning to achieve and maintain our status as a Disability Confident Employer
• To contribute to HR and Company Policy through a disability lens and help to identify improvements to support with disability inclusion
• This role has the potential to grow in the future and could include attending external events and coaching and upskilling others
• Review and help compile data and MI and take actions to improve how we support people with disability

What you’ll bring:

• Interest and some relevant experience of working with and advising on Disability Adjustments
• Some exposure to handling complex and difficult cases
• Ability to work with several customers, including senior levels as part of an ongoing programme
• Competent in the use of HR systems such as case management database, call logging systems and Microsoft applications
• Ability to accurately analyse data and draw conclusions/make recommendations for improvement from findings
• customer service mindset and a great teammate with the ability to build strong working relationships

It would be great if you had:

• Previous experience within an Employee Relations team
• Previous experience and knowledge of working as a Disability Confident Employer
• Experience of delivering Projects or Change Programmes
• CIPD Qualification or are working towards
• Previous experience in a shared service environment or working as a disability adjustments SME, or similar

If you are interested in this role but not sure if your skills and experience are exactly what we’re looking for, please do apply, we’d love to hear from you!Employment Type: Full-time, permanent Location: Stockton on Tees with occasional travel to other sites Internal Recruiter: CarolineSalary: £45,000Benefits: 25 days annual leave with the choice to buy additional days, health cash plan, life assurance, pension, and generous flexible benefits fundAlthough this role is advertised as full-time, we believe that flexibility at work can promote work/life balance, increase your motivation, reduce stress and improves performance and productivity. We support different ways of working and can offer a rangeof flexible working arrangements. So, if you’re interested and need to work flexibly, we encourage you to apply and talk to us about what might be possible. Loved reading about this job and want to know more about usOur business is, first and foremost, about people. And it always has been. The solutions we develop are driven by the connections they make and the problems they solve. Our services only matter if they work for people and if they serve a greater purpose.Known for our collaborative approach, we provide consulting and digital services, creating innovative solutions, at scale, to deliver sustainable growth and services that make life better.Our work touches many lives in the UK. From helping the Government provide essential public and health services that offer more convenience and choice, to improving financial services to deliver fairer, customer-centric solutions. Together we are building a better future by delivering real and lasting value. We are just at the start of what we can achieve together. Come and join us!