HR Advisor

Lucy Walker Recruitment; Hull and East Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for an experienced HR Advisor for a 12-month FTC in East Yorkshire. The successful candidate will support the UK HR function, managing employee relations and ensuring policies are up-to-date. Ideal candidates will have at least 3 years of HR Advisor experience and be CIPD qualified. This role offers a mix of in-office and remote work, providing a chance to make a real impact in a close-knit HR team.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years HR Advisor experience required.
• High calibre administrator with proven track record.
• Proficient in running weekly payroll.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a proactive point of contact for generalist HR support.
• Manage employee relations and provide expert advice on HR policies.
• Support HR projects and wellbeing programs.

Skills

HR Generalist Experience

Excellent Interpersonal Skills

Confidentiality

Proficient in HR Technologies

Outgoing Personality

Education

CIPD Level 3

CIPD Level 5 (desirable)

Job description

Our client working exclusively with Lucy Walker Recruitment, is a Global Company who are market leaders within their sector.

They are looking to urgently recruit an experienced HR Advisor on a 12-month FTC to support their UK HR function. The role will be based at their site in East Yorkshire and as a result, needs a car driver and owner. This is an excellent opportunity for a HR Advisor with prior HR Generalist experience who is available at short notice and can commit to this 12-month FTC. Working closely with the wider European HR function, this role will receive full support and will offer variety in terms of the involvement playing an active role in day-to-day HR.

The right Candidate is vital to this role. Our client is looking for more of an 'initiative taker' in profile, rather than 'supportive'.

The HR team is going through a restructure and as a result, they are looking for a candidate who will be flexible and be happy to be involved in a range of tasks to offer that wider generalist HR support. Working closely with the HR Manager, you will deliver proactive, commercially focussed HR support, you will play a key role in building strong relationships across the business, supporting the employee experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as a proactive and responsive point of contact for generalist HR support
• Manage employee relations matters, including grievances, disciplinary issues, and performance concerns.
• Provide expert advice and guidance on all people policies
• Coach and support line managers and supervisors
• Draft and maintain HR policies to ensure alignment with current legislation and organisational practice, proactively updating them in anticipation of legal changes.
• Act as the quality checker for all HR documentation and data, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and professionalism.
• Ensure accurate and timely communication, collation, and distribution of HR correspondence.
• Collaborate with the HR Manager to support the effective delivery of the HR strategy.
• Partner with the HRM and wider management team to analyse workforce trends and challenges, utilising data and metrics to develop informed HR solutions.
• Support the implementation and sustainability of key HR initiatives led by the HRM
• Participate in and, where appropriate, lead HR projects aligned with strategic priorities.
• Contribute to the design and delivery of a Wellbeing programme that supports all colleagues across the business.
• Support strategic activities related to the attraction and retention of talent, including learning and development and performance management initiatives.
• Work with relevant stakeholders
• Stay up to date with employment legislation
• Support the HR Administrator and act as the quality checker for all payroll related processes

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a close-knit HR function, looking for a candidate who can lead by example and uphold the HR function in the highest regard. Working 4 days in the office and 1 day from home, the successful candidate will have;

• Minimum of 3 years HR Advisor experience
• CIPD level 3 qualified or equivalent experience/ CIPD level 5 is desirable but not essential
• High calibre administrator
• Proven track record of understanding issues
• Proven experience of working within a fast-paced environment
• Proficient with HR technologies
• Experience in running weekly payroll
• An outgoing, confident, and professional personality with lots of self-motivation
• Able to always exhibit a high level of confidentiality
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and people management skills

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced HR Advisor to join this trusted and experienced team where you can make a real impact. If you feel you hold the above skills and experiences, please send your CV for a confidential chat.