HR Advisor

Genuine Parts Company; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive parts distributor is seeking an HR Advisor for their Rotherham distribution center. This role involves managing employee relations cases, providing guidance to managers, and resolving issues while ensuring compliance with internal policies. Ideal candidates will have CIPD level 5, strong communication skills, and at least 2 years of experience in employee relations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience focused on employee relations.
• Proven ability to handle high volume of employee relations issues.
• Experience in a fast-paced environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage a high volume of employee relations cases ensuring timely resolution.
• Conduct investigations into complaints and grievances.
• Advise managers on disciplinary actions and performance management.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

CIPD level 5

Job description

Alliance Automotive Group is a leading distributor of passenger and commercial vehicle parts to the independent automotive aftermarket in Europe. It operates in France, the U.K., Ireland, Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, Spain, Portugal, Poland, Hungary and Romania. The company is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Genuine Parts Company (GPC), the largest global automotive replacement parts distributor with activities in North America, Europe, and Australasia. Alliance Automotive Group’s network serves thousands of customers across Europe supported by a logistics infrastructure of 79 Distribution Centres, approximately 2,580 Stores and thousands of vehicle repairers, body shops and auto-centres. AAG has a revenue of 3.4 billion euros with over 17,000 employees. Learn more at www.allianceautomotivegroup.eu

We are looking for a HR Advisor to join the team based at our new distribution centre in Rotherham.

This role will be responsible for managing and effectively resolving a large number of employee relations cases in compliance with company policies and procedures.

You will have responsibility for managing a client group of c1000 employees within a geographical region.

This role will require exceptional communication and problem-solving skills with a high level of attention to detail.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee a high volume of employee relations cases from start to finish, ensuring timely resolution of issues while maintaining compliance with internal policies and applicable laws.

• Conduct thorough investigations into employee complaints, grievances, and other related issues; gather relevant documentation, interview involved parties, and assess credibility of information provided.

• Provide advice and guidance to managers and employees on employee relation matters, including disciplinary actions, performance management, and conflict resolution while maintaining positive employee relations.

• Create and implement appropriate action plans to address employee relations issues; recommend appropriate disciplinary actions, performance improvement plans, or other corrective measures as needed.

• Develop and deliver training sessions and workshops to educate managers on effective employee relations practices, conflict resolution, and workforce management strategies.

• Draft, review, and maintain accurate and confidential employee relations documentation, including investigation reports, performance improvement plans, and disciplinary records.

• Work with line managers to ensure that absences are maintained within acceptable limits uilising the occupational health team where appropriate.

To be successful in this role:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience with a focus on employee relations

• CIPD level 5

• Proven experience in handling high volume of employee relations cases with successful outcomes, preferably in a fast-paced environment

• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple cases simultaneously.

• Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to effectively communicate complex information to employees at all levels of the organisation

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to independently assess situations and provide sound recommendations in line with our company policies

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build trust and rapport with employees, managers, and other stakeholders.

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Alliance Automotive Group is an equal opportunities employer.