Employee Relations Advisor

Tate; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing agency in Hemel Hempstead seeks an HR Advisor to provide comprehensive HR support within a collaborative team. You will act as the first point of contact for day-to-day HR queries and support managers with employee relations, absence management, and performance issues. Candidates should have proven employee relations experience, be CIPD qualified (or equivalent) and possess strong interpersonal skills. This role offers the chance to grow within a respected organisation that values a positive workplace culture.

Benefits

Opportunities for growth and development

Supportive and collaborative HR team

Qualifications

• Proven employee relations experience across all levels.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build trusted relationships.
• HR administrative experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact for HR queries.
• Support managers with employee relations and absence management.
• Collate and analyze HR data for reporting.

Skills

Employee Relations

Interpersonal Skills

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Education

CIPD qualified or part CIPD qualified

Job description

HR Advisor

Hemel Hempstead (Office Based)

Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm

Join a global leader and make an impact where it matters.

This is a great opportunity for a motivated and process-driven individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about supporting people and building a positive workplace culture.

About the Role

Based at the Hemel Hempstead site (home to around 450 employees, you'll be part of a small, collaborative HR team providing comprehensive HR support to managers and employees. The wider business employs over 1,500 people across four UK sites, and you'll play a key role in supporting the success of the Hemel Hempstead operation.

Responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact for day-to-day HR and employee relations queries.
• Provide confidential advice and guidance in line with company policy and current legislation.
• Support managers with employee relations cases, absence management, and performance issues.
• Collate and analyse HR data for reporting to the HR Manager and senior management team.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the employee experience.

Day to day duties would include:

• Actively represent the HR team at local site meetings (e.g. management meetings, employee forums, health and safety and trade union meetings), ensuring any HR actions are completed in a time efficient manner.
• Support the HR Manager with the implementation of all Employee Engagement Survey action plans with site management team.
• Support managers with key initiatives to improve employee well-being and employee engagement.
• Engage in promoting and "living" the company values and care culture.
• Organise and assist with the delivery of training and development activities including management training, employee site inductions and on-boarding.
• Support the HR Manager with various training and development programmes, e.g. ER trainings and other initiatives.
• Take ownership and responsibility for the case management of all Employment Relations, ensuring all associated actions are logged on the associated trackers and documentation is retained on employee files.
• Provide expert advice on ER issues and coach managers in appropriate actions to take – in line with current Employment Legalisation’s and company policies and procedures.
• Give guidance and support to managers and employees on ER cases, ensuring issues are addressed promptly and efficiently.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and labour laws during all stages of the employee lifecycle, especially in sensitive ER matters.
• Co-ordinate and assist with recruitment and selection activities (e.g. interviews and assessment centres).
• Assist site managers with absence case management.
• Plus, many other ad hoc duties.

About You

You’ll be a confident HR professional with proven employee relations experience, strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem solving. You’ll have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build trusted relationships across all levels of the organisation.

Person Specification

• Strong Employee Relations experience at all levels, process driven, and have a genuine desire to excel in this area.
• CIPD qualified or part CIPD qualified would be advantageous or an equivalent level of experience.
• Previous HR administrative experience or administrative experience obtained in a similar role is essential.
• Experience of providing HR advice and guidance in line with company policies, procedures and legislation would be advantageous.
• Previous exposure to working in a unionised would be ideal.

Why Join

• Work alongside talented professionals in a supportive and collaborative HR team.
• Gain exposure to a wide range of HR activities and projects, with opportunities for growth and development.
• Make a meaningful contribution to a thriving and respected organisation.

Please be aware this advert will remain open until the vacancy has been filled. Interviews will take place throughout this period, therefore we encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment.

Tate is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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