HR Advisor

Barfoots; Chichester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural firm in Chichester seeks an HR Advisor/Business Partner to provide expert HR services and support various departments. The ideal candidate will have a CIPD Level 5 qualification and experience in a fast-paced HR function. Responsibilities include maintaining effective relationships with internal departments and overseeing HR processes. The firm offers competitive benefits including a pension scheme and employee assistance program.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Program

Cycle to work scheme

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• CIPD member with knowledge of employment law and HR best practice.
• Proficient in MS Office applications and communication tools.
• Ability to support, develop, and enhance business performance.

Responsibilities

• Maintain effective relationships with Partners for smooth HR functions.
• Manage employee relations cases in adherence to policies.
• Update and maintain HR Information System records.

Skills

Knowledge of HR best practice

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work autonomously

Proficient in MS Office

Education

Level 5 CIPD Qualification

Job description

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Growing is in our nature. Over 40 years ago, we started life as a small family farm with a handful of people and a modest range of crops.

Today, we’re a global farming and food business working thousands of acres and employing thousands of people around the world to grow, process, pack and market a range of fresh produce.

Supplying our premium produce to some of the UK’s leading retailers and restaurants, we are very proud of what we do and how we do it. With our impressive green credentials, we truly are committed to sustainability, demonstrating continued investment in the latest technologies to help maintain our carbon neutral footprint.

The Role

A great opportunity for an experienced HR Advisor/Business Partner to join our busy HR Team.

Applications are invited from committed, reliable and proactive individuals who can demonstrate previous experience working in a fast paced, HR department. Reporting directly to the Head of HR, you will be passionate about providing a first class service at all times and be responsible for ensuring all tasks are completed in an efficient and timely manner.

The successful candidate will be highly organised, with the ability to prioritise and work comfortably to tight deadlines. By building and maintaining effective business partner relationships with selected internal departments, you will help deliver a comprehensive, consistent and dedicated HR service to key areas of the business.

You will act as the first point of contact for all designated Partner departments, providing a robust HR service to help support, develop and enhance business performance. Providing advice on a wide range of HR issues and ensuring adherence to company policies and employment legislation.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Form and maintain effective working relationships with designated Partners to ensure the smooth running of the HR function, providing guidance and advice on the full range of HR activities in order to ensure a fair and consistent approach; providing training on how to understand and implement policies and procedures where necessary.
• Build effective working relationships with staff at all levels, providing advice and guidance on individual employee relations cases ensuring that these are well managed and meet the requirements of the Companies policies, best practice and employment legislation.
• Record, analyse and report on data within the relevant Partner units to discuss with departmental Heads
• Advise on delivery of grievance, disciplinary and capability investigations and hearings.
• Administer new starter and leaver processes within the Partner departments, including conducting exit interviews where required.
• Ensure policies are adhered to with managing maternity and paternity leave.
• Updating and maintaining the HR Information System records assisting with the preparation of regular management information
• Contributing to the continuous improvement of HR systems and practices; keeping up to date with legal developments and proposed changes.
• To assist and / or lead on HR projects and development programmes as designated by the Head of HR
• Assist with payroll administration and maintenance of employee records

Required Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD)
• Preferred minimum Level 5 CIPD Qualification.
• Fully conversant and up-to-date with all aspects of employment law and HR best practice
• Proficient in the use of MS Office applications, email and the internet
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work autonomously and flexibly
• Pro-active and self-motivated
• Ability to deal with challenging individuals

NO AGENCIES PLEASE

Why Work for Barfoots?

• Investors-In People Silver Award status
• Company pension scheme
• Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Benefits Platform
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free onsite parking
• Approved training centre for Highfield qualifications