Group HR Advisor

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Coventry; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car scheme including insurance

Hybrid working options

Pension contribution up to 7%

Health and well-being benefits

Job summary

A leading automotive organisation is recruiting for a Group HR Advisor based in Coventry, West Midlands. This 12‑month fixed‑term contract supports the dealer network and promotes a high‑performance culture.

The role requires CIPD qualifications (or current study) and a minimum of two years in HR advisory. A hybrid work pattern and a comprehensive benefits package are offered.

Qualifications

• CIPD qualification or working towards it is required.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a HR advisory role.
• Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practices.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to manage employee relations and complex HR issues.
• Professional approach focused on supporting line managers and developing teams.
• Automotive sector experience is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide generalist HR support to the dealer network, including advice on performance, conduct, absence, and grievance issues.
• Support line managers with disciplinary, grievance, and performance management processes, ensuring compliance with correct procedures.
• Manage probation periods, contract extensions, and appointment confirmations.
• Oversee short and long-term sickness absence management.
• Assist in implementing performance management tools such as appraisals, succession planning, and career development.
• Collaborate with the Recruitment team to ensure timely vacancy hiring.
• Advise on and promote best HR practices across the organisation.
• Ensure all HR activities comply with employment legislation and company policies.

Skills

HR advisory

Employment law knowledge

Employee relations

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Performance management

Education

CIPD qualification (or working towards)

Job description

We are recruiting on behalf of our client, a leading automotive organisation, for the position of Group HR Advisor based in Coventry, West Midlands. This is a 12-month fixed-term contract role. The successful Group HR Advisor will play a crucial role in supporting the dealer network and fostering a high-performance culture. This opportunity is ideal for a dedicated HR professional seeking to apply their expertise within the automotive sector.

Benefits for the successful Group HR Advisor:

• - Competitive basic salary of £38,000
• - Up to 7% employer pension contribution
• - Company car scheme including insurance, servicing, breakdown, and tyre cover
• - Industry-leading discounts on new cars and aftersales services
• - 22 days annual holiday increasing to 26 with service, plus bank holidays
• - Access to Reward Gateway discount portal with over 500 deals
• - Family-friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
• - Employee assistance programme supporting wellbeing
• - Comprehensive health cash plan for health-related expenses
• - Training and professional development opportunities
• - Shared incentive plan offering investment opportunities
• - Personal accident insurance coverage worldwide
• - Hybrid working options available

Duties:

• - Provide generalist HR support to the dealer network, including advice on performance, conduct, absence, and grievance issues
• - Support line managers with disciplinary, grievance, and performance management processes, ensuring compliance with correct procedures
• - Manage probation periods, contract extensions, and appointment confirmations
• - Oversee short and long-term sickness absence management
• - Assist in implementing performance management tools such as appraisals, succession planning, and career development
• - Collaborate with the Recruitment team to ensure timely vacancy hiring
• - Advise on and promote best HR practices across the organisation
• - Ensure all HR activities comply with employment legislation and company policies

Requirements for the Group HR Advisor positon:

• - CIPD qualification (or working towards)
• - Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a HR advisory role
• - Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practices
• - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• - Proven ability to manage employee relations and complex HR issues
• - Professional approach focused on supporting line managers and developing teams
• - Automotive sector experience is desirable but not essential