HR Advisor

GPMutual; Ellesmere Port; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading HR firm in Ellesmere Port is seeking a skilled HR Advisor to join their team. In this office-based role, you will handle HR/payroll information, provide guidance to management, and implement HR policies. The ideal candidate will have strong administrative capabilities and experience in employee relations. This full-time position offers a salary of £28k - £30k, along with various benefits including a performance-related bonus and private medical cover.

Benefits

Performance-related bonus

Private medical cover

Competitive pension scheme

Generous Annual Leave allowance

Additional day off for birthday

Enhanced maternity/paternity pay

Discounted Gym Membership

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an HR Advisor with strong organizational skills.
• Experience in handling employee relations and case work.
• Strong attention to detail in high-volume administrative tasks.

Responsibilities

• Process HR/payroll information monthly.
• Provide HR guidance to management.
• Implement HR policies and procedures.

Skills

Strong administrative skills

HR software proficiency

Knowledge of employment laws

Excellent communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

CIPD Level 3 or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Role: HR Advisor

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Location: Ellesmere Port, Cheshire (office based – 1 day per week from home)

Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Salary: £28k - £30k (depending on experience), including benefits

Industry: HR

Role overview

The HR Advisor will prepare, process and check high volumes of HR/payroll information on a monthly basis, so will need to be a strong administrator with organisational skills gained within a fast-paced environment. You will support multiple business lines across a number of sites, working closely with managers to ensure consistently fair and pragmatic people management practices are achieved.

Responsibilities

• Payroll and HRIS administration, including the processing of starters, leavers and contract changes
• Provide HR guidance to management, via phone, email or in person
• Implement effective HR policies and procedures
• Support employee relations such as performance management and disciplinary cases, grievances and sickness absence with input from the occupational health provider
• Conduct investigations, write reports and attend hearings

Qualifications

Skills and Qualifications

The ideal candidate will be a strong and exceptionally well organised Administrator and have proven experience as an HR Advisor and preferably hold or be working towards a CIPD (Level 3) or equivalent. They will have notable experience in employee relations and case work, such as probationary reviews, capability, disciplinary hearings and absence management.

• Proven experience in a high-volume administrative capacity, with strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Ability to support across multi-sites and multi-disciplines, with experience handling high volume in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency in HR software and systems
• Knowledge of employment laws and regulations
• Strong understanding of employee relations and case management
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• Hold a valid Driving Licence for use in the UK (ad hoc travel to national sites is required)

Additional information

• Performance related bonus (discretionary and subject to eligibility criteria)
• Private medical cover (subject to eligibility criteria)
• Competitive pension scheme + Life Assurance
• Generous Annual Leave allowance (increasing with service) plus bank holidays
• An additional day off for your birthday
• Retailer Discounts
• Enhanced maternity/paternity and adoption pay
• Length of Service Awards
• Christmas Vouchers
• Health & Wellbeing initiatives
• Discounted Gym Membership

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.

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