HR Advisor

Contek Recruitment Solutions Ltd; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Contek Recruitment Solutions Ltd in Sheffield is seeking an organised HR professional to manage the end-to-end employee lifecycle in a fast-paced environment. You will demonstrate excellent communication, a high level of confidentiality, and the ability to handle multiple priorities.

Key duties include coordinating recruitment, onboarding and pre-employment checks, managing agency relationships, delivering inductions, developing training plans, administering Apprenticeship Levy, supervising

Qualifications

• Experience across the employee lifecycle in a busy environment.
• Strong communication and a high level of confidentiality.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment, including advertising, screening, interviews, offers and hiring support.
• Coordinate onboarding and pre-employment checks to ensure a smooth start.
• Liaise with recruitment agencies, negotiate terms and monitor performance.
• Obtain references and ensure pre-employment compliance is met.
• Deliver HR inductions and maintain up-to-date policies for new starters.
• Develop training plans to support development and mandatory training.
• Administer Apprenticeship Levy and liaise with training providers.
• Monitor probation periods and support managers through the process.
• Maintain HRIS and ensure accurate records with data protection compliance.
• Coordinate EPDR processes and provide guidance to managers.
• Produce HR reports to inform decisions and workforce planning.
• Support HR projects and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Foster positive relationships across the business and uphold data privacy.

Skills

Communication

Ethical Practice

HR Expertise

Critical Evaluation

Relationship Management

Attention to Detail

Job description

Role Type: Full time, permanent
Location: Sheffield
Salary: £35,000 per year
Working Hours: Monday to Thursday (8:30 until 17:00) and Friday (8:30 until 15:30)

Role Overview

The successful candidate will be an organised and proactive HR professional with experience across the employee lifecycle. They will demonstrate excellent communication and relationship-building skills, a high level of confidentiality, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end recruitment process, including advertising vacancies, screening applications, coordinating interviews, preparing offers, and supporting hiring managers to attract and appoint the best talent.
• Coordinate and deliver a seamless onboarding process, ensuring all pre-employment checks, documentation, and new starter activities are completed in a timely manner.
• Manage relationships with recruitment agencies, including negotiating and maintaining agency terms and conditions and monitoring agency performance.
• Obtain and verify employment references and ensure all pre-employment compliance requirements are completed before employment commences.
• Deliver HR inductions for new employees, ensuring they are equipped with the knowledge, policies, and resources required to successfully integrate into the business.
• Develop, coordinate, and maintain training plans to support employee development, mandatory training compliance, and business objectives.
• Administer the organisation's apprenticeship programmes, including Apprenticeship Levy management, liaison with training providers, funding compliance, and learner progress monitoring.
• Monitor and coordinate employee probationary periods, ensuring reviews are completed on time and managers are supported throughout the process.
• Maintain and administer the HR Information System (HRIS), ensuring employee records are accurate, up to date, and compliant with data protection and company requirements.
• Coordinate the Employee Performance and Development Review (EPDR) process, providing guidance to managers and monitoring completion and follow-up actions.
• Produce HR reports and management information to support decision-making, workforce planning, and monitoring of key HR metrics.
• Support HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives, identifying opportunities to streamline processes and enhance the employee experience.
• Build positive working relationships across the business and work collaboratively with managers to support people-related initiatives and organisational objectives.
• Maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive employee information and ensure compliance with GDPR and company data protection policies.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties commensurate with the level of the role to support the effective operation of the HR function.

Skills & Competencies

• Communication
• Ethical Practice
• HR Expertise
• Critical Evaluation
• Relationship Management
• Attention to Detail

Performance Measures

• Time to hire and successful completion of recruitment campaigns.
• Positive candidate and hiring manager feedback.
• Quality and retention of new hires.
• Positive new starter experience and successful completion of probation periods.
• Timely completion of probation reviews and EPDRs.
• Achievement of agreed HR service standards and deadlines.
• Commitment to continuous professional development, including maintaining HR knowledge and keeping up to date with employment legislation and HR best practice.