HR Advisor

Sirius-Search; Sheerness; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic HR consultancy in Sheerness is seeking an HR Advisor to enhance employee engagement and ensure smooth HR delivery. This role requires a strong foundation in HR and the ability to build strong relationships. The ideal candidate should have strong HR policy knowledge and experience in managing employee relations. You will support management in recruitment, provide HR advice, and manage absence issues. A competitive salary and flexible benefits are offered.

Benefits

27 days holiday

Matched pension contributions

Flexible benefits package

Commitment to learning and development

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in HR practices.
• Experience with recruitment and onboarding.
• Ability to manage employee relations effectively.

Responsibilities

• Support the HR Business Partner and management.
• Coach managers on HR policies and legal compliance.
• Manage absence and capability issues.

Skills

Strong relationship building

HR policy knowledge

Coaching and educating managers

Employee relations management

Education

Level 5 CIPD or equivalent experience

Job description

HR Advisor £34,000 - £38,000 + Bens Permanent - Office Based Mid Kent - Sheerness

Are you ready to make a real impact to the success of this business and deliver key people plans at a local level? We are excited to partner with this pivotal organisation that values its people as its greatest asset, a champion for diversity and inclusion. You will be the go-to contact for Managers, working collaboratively with them to enhance employee engagement and ensure smooth operational HR delivery.

Responsibilities

• Support the local HR Business Partner and management team to deliver divisional targets, objectives and SLAs.
• Coach, educate and support managers on HR policies, procedures and legislation through day to day advice, training and workshops.
• Support with employee relations activity, including but not limited to investigation, disciplinary, grievance and capability processes, guiding management through necessary processes within a timely manner.
• Weekly management of Absence Management policy and triggers within the division. Ensure appropriate action is taken, including arranging of disciplinary processes and informal documentation is produced.
• Support the HR Business Partner in initiating and facilitating change and business improvement activity in line with wider People plan (activities include, but not limited to, engagement, communication, succession planning & development).
• Support local management with recruitment and onboarding activity as required.
• Proactively manage short and long term sickness and ill health capability issues, liaising closely with managers at all times. Support managers with referrals to Occupational Health as required and provide support to managers to ensure any GP and OH recommendations are followed up appropriately.
• Support on HR Initiatives and HR Projects.

What we offer

In addition to a competitive salary, they have a strong track record of developing their people to expand their skills and experience and develop their careers. Valuing and rewarding our workforce is important to us, which is why they offer a fantastic range of flexible benefits to choose from, such as:

• 27 days holiday per annum (plus bank holidays)
• Matched Contribution Pension Scheme up to 10%
• Flexible Benefits including salary sacrifice car scheme, healthcare cash plans, Cycle2Work Scheme, critical illness insurance, gyms, retail vouchers
• Commitment to learning and personal development
• They promote good physical and mental health and can provide additional support to colleagues via our employee assistance programme when required

Your ability to build strong relationships across all levels of the business and work in a fast-paced environment will ensure success in this HR Advisor role. You will have a strong foundation in HR, ideally have your Level 5 CIPD or be qualified by experience. In this role, you could have support and opportunity to develop your HR career to the next level, or you may want to bring your wealth of knowledge and experience to work at this level and simply enjoy the culture and adding value.

How to apply

If this HR Advisor opportunity sounds of interest, then forward your CV today to Cressida Courtney or follow the link and apply online

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