Group HR Advisor (12-Month FTC) - Employee Relations

Optima; Flackwell Heath; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Optima is seeking a proactive Group HR Advisor to support managers and employees across the business, delivering expert advice on employee relations, recruitment, learning and development, and HR administration. This 12-month FTC maternity cover is a full-time role, Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week, with potential temp-to-perm.

You will manage absence cases, coordinate occupational health referrals, and maintain HR records.

Qualifications

• CIPD Level 5 desirable and 5 years HR generalist experience.
• Experience in employee relations, absence management and HR policy.
• Administration of learning & development activities and apprenticeships beneficial.
• Positive attitude, proactive approach and drive.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice for employee relations matters including absence management, disciplinary, grievance, capability and performance issues.
• Support managers through formal meetings, including note taking.
• Manage absence cases and coordinate occupational health referrals.
• Advise on terms and conditions of employment, flexible working requests, family leave arrangements and HR policies.
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR systems, including starters, leavers and absences.
• Assist with keeping HR policies up to date in line with changes in legislation.
• Support recruitment activities from interviews through to onboarding.
• Ensure the probationary process is administered in line with Company policy.
• Provide advice and support managers with the annual review process.
• Ensure that the leaver administration process is completed efficiently.
• Action maternity and paternity cases appropriately.
• Support learning and development initiatives, apprenticeships, and professional qualifications.
• Assist with HR projects, policy development and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Keep up to date with employment legislation and HR best practice.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship building

Multitasking

Organisational skills

Calm under pressure

Proactive attitude

Education

CIPD Level 5

Tools

Microsoft Office

HR systems

Job description

Optima is seeking a proactive Group HR Advisor to support managers and employees across the business, delivering expert advice on employee relations, recruitment, learning and development, and HR administration. This 12-month FTC maternity cover is a full-time role, Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week, with potential temp-to-perm.

You will manage absence cases, coordinate occupational health referrals, and maintain HR records.