HR Advisor

Macmillan Davies; London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an HR Advisor for a 6-month fixed-term contract in London. The role involves general HR responsibilities, including employee relations, recruitment, and policy development, with a specific focus on the transportation sector and trade unions. This hybrid position offers the potential for extension beyond the initial contract.

Qualifications

• Experience in a generalist HR role.
• Background in transportation preferred.
• Knowledge of trade union interactions is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Advise on employee relations and grievance processes.
• Participate in the full recruitment cycle.
• Develop and refine HR policies.
• Manage leaver processes including dismissals and retirements.

Skills

Employee Relations

Recruitment & Selection

Policy Development

Trade Union Relations

Management Information

Job description

Macmillan Davies is partnered with a large transportation firm to support their requirement for a new HR Advisor on a 6-month initial fixed-term contract.

This will be a well-rounded generalist role that will give you exposure to several key facets of HR and the employee lifecycle. It will be highly beneficial if you have a background in transportation and have worked alongside trade unions.

Some of the key responsibilities for this role are highlighted below:

Employee Relations

• Advise managers on investigations, disciplinary/grievance processes, and sickness absence management
• Assist with Occupational Health referrals and coordinate appointments
• Provide HR advice to employees on employment terms and conditions
• Guide managers through probation processes, SMART objectives, and required documentation
• Support employees and ensure compliance with probationary timelines

Recruitment & Selection

• Participate in full recruitment cycle from advertising to job offers
• Advise on employment law and Equality & Inclusion during hiring

Policy Development

• Develop and refine HR policies and procedures
• Implement policies through manager and employee collaboration

Service Provision

• Provide cover for other HR staff as needed

Management Information

• Create MI reports on attendance, headcount, and employee relations
• Work with managers to determine reporting requirements

Trade Union Relations

• Build relationships with Trade Union representatives

Exit Processes

• Manage all leaver processes including dismissals, redundancy, retirement, and resignations

This is a hybrid role based in London, with a chance to extend beyond the 6 months.