HR Advisor

Bristol Industrial; Devon and Torbay; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering organization in Devon is seeking an experienced HR Advisor for a 1-year maternity cover contract. The role involves providing HR advice, supporting recruitment, and managing employee relations for 300 employees. Candidates should have a minimum of 4 years HR experience and ideally hold CIPD Level 5. This position offers a supportive working environment with hybrid options and various associated benefits.

Benefits

Life assurance cover

Company Pension Plan

25 days paid annual leave

Medical insurance plan

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years HR experience desired.
• Ability to interact with others with sensitivity and diplomacy.
• Excellent PC literacy, especially in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Provide HR advice to adhere to legislation.
• Liaise with managers regarding recruitment.
• Support managers in disciplinary and grievance matters.
• Assist in preparing for annual salary review.

Skills

HR experience

CIPD Level 5

PC literacy

Sensitivity and diplomacy

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

HR Advisor (1 year fixed term maternity contract)

The Opportunity:
In this full 360 HR Advisor's role, you will be working for a global engineering organization supporting the UK operations and some global remote locations in all aspects of generalistHR:recruitment and selection, employment law, employee relations, and the provision of HR advice to all 300 employees in the Exeter operation. You will work with an inspiring HRManager and be an extremely hands on generalist with a ‘can do’ attitude.Please note that this position is offered on a 1 year FTC covering maternity.
Job Responsibilities:

• Give appropriate HR advice to ensure individuals and the company adhere to employment legislation, safeguarding the company’s duty of care.
• Liaise with and support managers regarding recruitment.
• Advise and administer interview and selection process including taking an active part in interviews.
• Preparation of offer letters and contracts of employment.
• Manage pre-employment checks i.e. right to work in the UK.
• Support managers in disciplinary and grievance matters. This may include investigations, guiding and advising managers during a hearing, taking appropriate notes and confirming the outcome.
• Support and guide managers on absence management and performance management issues.
• Assist the HR Manager on gathering and preparing data for the annual salary review and bonus scheme process.
• Support on projects as required and also support the Payroll & Benefits Specialist and provide cover for this role when necessary.

Preferred Skills:
Minimum 4 years HR experience and ideally CIPD 5 (although candidates without formal HR qualifications but relevent experience will certainly be considered)
Ability to interact with others with sensitivity and diplomacy and have a can-do, hands on attitude.
Excellent PC literacy (Microsoft Office)

Associated Benefits:
Life assurance cover 2 x basic salary (rising to 3 x basic salary for pension scheme members)
Company Pension Plan - Employer contributions of 6% (with min of 3% employee contributions)
25 days paid annual leave + bank holidays
Membership into the company medical insurance plan (80% subsidised)

Working Hours and benefits:
8.30-5 Monday to Friday (some hybrid working available)