HR Advisor

United Living Group; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

United Living Group is seeking an HR professional to support their growing team in providing effective HR services. The role involves managing HR queries, payroll processing, and supporting organizational change activities, while requiring a minimum HR qualification of CIPD Level 5. Candidates will play a key role in fostering a positive workplace environment through effective HR strategies.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar HR role.
• Ability to manage HR databases and prepare payroll instructions.
• Strong understanding of HR policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact for HR queries.
• Support managers on ER matters and absence management.
• Prepare payroll instructions and run routine HR reports.

Skills

Communication

Confidentiality

Problem Solving

Education

HR-related qualification or CIPD Level 5 or above

Job description

United Living Group is a collection of four businesses dedicated to creating a connected, sustainable future:

• United Living Property Services: Revitalizing homes and communities through the regeneration of living space.
• United Living Infrastructure Services: Delivering resilient infrastructure for a stable and functional future.
• United Living New Homes: Providing build-to-rent and affordable housing solutions to address community housing challenges.
• United Living Connected: Connecting people through fixed-line and mobile infrastructure, enabling seamless communication in today’s digital age.

As a leading group focused on driving positive change and long-term sustainability, we strive to foster a workplace that encourages growth, innovation, and collaboration across all levels of the business.

Tasks

United Living Infrastructure Services business supports the design, maintenance, and development of critical energy and water infrastructure for the UK’s largest network of owner/operators and private industrial clients. The business is highly successful and is rapidly expanding to meet client demands and our significant growth targets.

Advice and Guidance

The purpose of this role is to work alongside the HR Business Partner to provide an effective service to our team, including:

• Being the first point of contact for HR queries such as terms and conditions, HR policies and procedures, and pay.
• Supporting managers on ER matters such as investigations, performance and conduct issues, disciplinaries, and grievances.
• Supporting managers on absence management, including occupational health needs, unauthorised absence, sickness, and managing absence under the Bradford Factor process.
• Providing and designing training on HR matters as required.
• Supporting and leading organisational change activities such as TUPEs, restructures, and redundancies.

HR Projects

• Supporting the HR team in implementing and delivering the People strategy.
• Leading or supporting HR projects as required.

Payroll

• Preparing, logging, and checking payroll instructions for each monthly run, including variations, new starters, leavers, and benefits.
• Providing sickness reports for payroll processing.

HR Database and Reporting

• Managing the HR ER database.
• Running routine HR reports, including Bradford Factor reports.
• Monitoring key payroll reports like maternity and minimum wage reports to ensure compliance.
• Updating HR system records and providing ad hoc reports as needed.

Leaver Administration

• Conducting exit interviews to support retention strategies.

Other Administrative Duties

• Supporting administrative tasks related to the Pillar.
• Maintaining process notes for HR duties.
• Ensuring data protection and confidentiality.
• Performing other duties as required.

Requirements

HR-related qualification or CIPD Level 5 or above.