HR Advisor

Ascott Transport Limited; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Free parking

Health & wellbeing programme

On-site parking

Referral programme

Job summary

Ascott Transport Limited is seeking an experienced HR Advisor to join our HR team in the UK. The role focuses on delivering high-quality HR support across employee relations, recruitment, performance management, policy implementation and engagement initiatives.

Based in Foston, the successful candidate will provide expert advice to managers and employees, ensure compliance with employment law and GDPR, and support payroll interactions and HR projects to drive engagement and business performance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in an HR Generalist, HR Advisor, or similar HR role.
• Experience managing or supporting employee relations cases.
• Good knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Experience supporting recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and HR administration processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional HR advice and guidance to managers and employees on policies, procedures, and employment legislation.
• Support and manage employee relations cases, including disciplinary, grievance, absence, capability, and performance matters.
• Conduct investigations, produce reports, and make appropriate recommendations.
• Coach managers to effectively manage people-related issues in a fair and consistent manner.
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee records.

Skills

Employee relations

Performance management

HR policy

HR administration

Recruitment

UK employment law

HR systems (UKG)

Education

GCSE English & Maths

CIPD qualification (desirable)

Tools

UKG HR software

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are looking for an experienced and proactive HR Advisor to join our HR team based in Foston. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated HR professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about delivering high-quality HR support that drives employee engagement and business performance.

As HR Advisor, you will provide expert advice and support to managers and employees across a broad range of HR activities, including employee relations, recruitment, performance management, policy implementation, and employee engagement initiatives. You will play a key role in fostering a positive workplace culture while ensuring compliance with employment legislation and company policies.

What You'll Be Doing

Employee Relations

• Provide professional HR advice and guidance to managers and employees on policies, procedures, and employment legislation.
• Support and manage employee relations cases, including disciplinary, grievance, absence, capability, and performance matters.
• Conduct investigations, produce reports, and make appropriate recommendations.
• Coach managers to effectively manage people-related issues in a fair and consistent manner.
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee records.

Performance Management & Development

• Support performance review processes, probation reviews, and development planning activities.
• Advise managers on managing performance concerns and improvement plans.
• Assist in identifying training needs and coordinating learning and development initiatives.

HR Compliance & Administration

• Ensure HR policies and procedures remain up to date and compliant with employment legislation.
• Maintain accurate employee records and documentation in line with GDPR requirements.
• Prepare HR correspondence, reports, meeting notes, and management information.
• Support HR audits and compliance activities.

Compensation, Benefits & HR Projects

• Assist with employee benefits administration and employee queries.
• Work with payroll and external providers to ensure accurate processing of employee changes.
• Participate in HR projects and initiatives focused on engagement, wellbeing, retention, and continuous improvement.
• Keep up to date with employment law and HR best practice.

Employee Engagement

• Support initiatives that promote a positive and inclusive workplace culture.
• Help organise employee events, recognition schemes, wellbeing activities, and communication campaigns.
• Conduct exit interviews and analyse feedback to identify opportunities for improvement.

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in an HR Generalist, HR Advisor, or similar HR role.
• Experience managing or supporting employee relations cases.
• Good knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Experience supporting recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and HR administration processes.
• Experience using HR systems, ideally UKG or similar HR software.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively., GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Maths.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• CIPD qualification or working towards CIPD is desirable.

Personal Attributes

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong relationship-building abilities with stakeholders at all levels.
• Professional, approachable, and solution-focused.
• Strong problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and integrity.

• Company pension
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Referral programme

Work Location: In person

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