HR Advisor

Mamas & Papas; Crowborough; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days holiday

Company bonus schemes

Employer pension contribution

Staff discounts

Health & critical illness cover

Family leave policies

Hybrid/flexible work

Free parking & facilities

Job summary

Mamas & Papas is seeking an HR/ER Advisor to deliver end-to-end Employee Relations support and drive HR projects. The role emphasises proactive problem solving, governance and coaching for managers, within a fast-paced People & Experience team.

Based at our Huddersfield Head Office with hybrid working (3 days in the office, 2 from home), you will work across Employee Relations, HR Operations and policy compliance to support colleagues and maintain high standards across the business.

Qualifications

• Experience in Employee Relations and HR projects
• Ability to conduct root-cause analysis and develop practical solutions
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Responsibilities

• Provide end-to-end Employee Relations support across the business
• Lead HR projects and process improvements
• Support and coach line managers on ER issues and governance
• Ensure compliance with HR policies and regulatory requirements

Skills

Employee Relations

HR Operations

Coaching

Compliance

Job description

Overview

As the UKs largest specialist baby & nursery retailer, and a business that supplies our award winning products, that we design and bring to life, to over 20 countries around the world, we now employ over 1,200 incredible colleagues across our Mamas & Papas stores, concessions, head office, warehouse & distribution, plus UK wholesale & international teams.

Through continued growth and a genuine passion for people, we’re looking to recruit an HR ADVISOR / ER ADVISOR.

The role of HR ADVISOR

Life sometimes presents the unexpected, so as an HR / ER Advisor this role will not only have a strong end-to-end Employee Relations focus (c50% of role), but a proactive approach to HR projects, root cause analysis, strategies and in developing centres of excellence through people.

Our purpose as a business is through our passion for parenting, our products and instore experiences we offer, support parents in becoming the best they can be, confident, capable and loving life with their littluns. To achieve this purpose, we also support our colleagues in becoming the best they can be too, feeling confident, capable and loving life at Mamas & Papas.

This HR Advisor role is a role designed to make a difference across:

• Employee Relations
• HR Operations
• Colleague Support & Coaching
• Compliance & Governance
• HR & ER Projects
• HR & ER Continuous Improvement

We’re a close knit, fast paced, HR (“People & Experience”) Team who work extremely hard, where we have a lot of fun and laughter along the way.

Location

NOTE: This role is based at our HUDDERSFIELD, West Yorkshire Head office (HD5 0RH) x3 days a week, x2 from home as part of our hybrid working system.

Benefits

• 33 days holiday, increasing up to 40 with service.
• Buy & Sell holiday schemes
• Company Bonus Schemes
• Employer pension contribution from day 1 enrolment.
• Significant staff discounts for family & friends from our shops & online
• Ongoing offers & discounts across a variety of external organisations, from holidays, travel, restaurants, gifts & services to many more worthy discounts through our Benefits Hub
• Subsidised health & critical illness cover and insurances
• Supportive family related leave policies (including company enhanced pay for maternity, IVF & Fertility, surrogacy, paternity, adoption, shared parental leave)
• Supportive Foster Care & Carers Leave offering
• Support for Loss and Bereavement
• A Menopause Friendly Employer
• Employee Recognition and Appreciation Schemes
• At Mamas & Papas, we’re a business for the future. Every day, we help to welcome a new generation of children into the world, and we want them to grow up in a world that’s sustainable – one that’s full of opportunity and hope.
• Oh, and a great bunch of people to work with too.

We also operate at Head Office

• Hybrid flexi office working with max 2 days working from home
• Flexi-time schemes based around core working hours whether in the office, or working from home
• Plus, free car parking, Prayer & Contemplation room, subsidised canteen, free tea & coffee, Games & TV rooms & much more.

(NB*: All benefits subject to individual schemes criteria & terms)

Mamas & Papas (Head Office)

Colne Bridge Road,

Huddersfield,

West Yorkshire

HD5 0RH