HR Advisor

Michael Page; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Professional Services firm is seeking an ambitious HR professional to join their growing team in Newcastle upon Tyne. The role involves managing HR responsibilities, including recruitment, onboarding, and employee wellbeing initiatives. The successful applicant will have a CIPD qualification and experience in professional services, with a salary range of £35,000 to £40,000 per annum and excellent employee benefits.

Benefits

Excellent employee benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in recruitment, ideally within professional services.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational abilities, with a flexible and adaptable approach.

Responsibilities

• Draft and issue employment documentation, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Manage the reference checking process and onboarding coordination.
• Oversee the end-to-end recruitment process and graduate recruitment campaigns.

Skills

Communication

Organisational abilities

Attention to detail

Education

HR-related qualification (CIPD)

Job description

• An excellent career development opportunity for an ambitious HR professional
• Be part of a business that continues to grow and develop

About Our Client

My client is a leading Professional Services firm.

Job Description

HR Responsibilities:

• Draft and issue employment documentation: Prepare and send offer letters and contracts of employment, ensuring accuracy, legal compliance, and alignment with company policies.
• Pre-employment checks: Manage the reference checking process and ensure all required documentation is collected, verified, and stored appropriately.
• Onboarding coordination: Schedule start dates and plan induction programmes for new joiners to support a smooth and engaging onboarding experience.
• Probation period management: Monitor and support the probation process, working closely with managers to provide timely feedback and address any concerns.
• Internal HR correspondence: Prepare and issue a range of HR communications, including promotion letters, salary adjustment notices, and policy updates.
• Absence and leave tracking: Support the administration of employee absences, holidays, and leave entitlements, maintaining accurate records and ensuring adherence to policies.
• Benefits administration: Assist in the ongoing management of employee benefits, including enrolment and queries related to healthcare, pensions, and other schemes.
• HR processes: Contribute to HR activities such as annual salary and promotion reviews, trainee assessments, and performance appraisal processes.
• Employee wellbeing initiatives: Oversee the administration of healthcare benefits and contribute to wider wellbeing programmes to support employee engagement and retention.
• Offboarding procedures: Manage leaver processes, including conducting exit interviews, gathering feedback, and ensuring proper documentation and handover.
• Performance and development: Support the annual personal development review process and ensure compliance with CPD plans.
• Project support: Collaborate with the wider HR and operations teams on a variety of talent-related initiatives, such as policy development, system implementations, and culture-enhancing projects.

Talent Acquisition Responsibilities:

• Job advert creation: Partner with hiring managers to write job adverts that reflect role requirements, team culture, and organisational values, helping to attract the best-fit candidates.
• Job advertising and outreach: Manage the promotion of vacancies across multiple channels, including the company's careers page, job boards, LinkedIn, and other relevant social media platforms.
• Agency relationship management: Develop and maintain effective partnerships with trusted recruitment agencies, ensuring a strong understanding of business needs and promoting the organisation as an employer of choice within the market.
• Full-cycle recruitment: Oversee the end-to-end recruitment process, from initial screening through to offer, coordinating interviews, collecting feedback, and supporting hiring managers.
• Graduate recruitment: Assist in the planning and execution of graduate recruitment campaigns, including attendance at career fairs, managing assessment centres, and ensuring a positive candidate experience throughout the selection process.

The Successful Applicant

• HR-related qualification (CIPD)
• Experience in recruitment, ideally within professional services
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organisational abilities, with a flexible and adaptable approach to workload
• High attention to detail, particularly in written communication

What's on Offer

• £35,000 - £40,000 per annum
• Hybrid working
• Excellent employee benefits