HR Advisor

Novuna; Staines-upon-Thames; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing finance company seeks an HR Advisor to support employee relations and enhance HR processes within its diverse teams. Emphasizing a people-first approach, you will offer guidance all while championing best practices in a flexible working environment. Join us to make a meaningful impact on people's careers!

Benefits

Flexible hybrid working

25 days' holiday plus bank holidays

Full wellbeing package

Qualifications

• Solid knowledge of employment law.
• Experience with ER processes.
• Customer-focused and solution-oriented mindset.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice on employee relations issues.
• Support organisation change initiatives.
• Coach managers through disciplinary procedures.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Problem-solving

Job description

Are you a people-first HR professional with a passion for making a difference? Do you have strong communication skills, a good ear for listening, and experience in a regulated industry?

If your answer is 'yes' to all of these, keep reading.

Want to know a little about us?

At Novuna Business Finance, we help companies realise their ambitions through flexible finance solutions. Our business customers are incredibly diverse, and our commitment to sustainability means we have a special interest in supporting companies that are building a better tomorrow.

We're proud to be a Top 50 Inclusive employer. We're a signatory of the Women in Finance and the Race at Work Charter and we're Disability Confident Committed.

What does the role involve?

We're looking for a motivated HR Advisor to join our team, reporting to the HR Business Partner. This role supports colleagues and people leaders in our Business Finance and Group Functions areas — two dynamic environments where you'll have plenty of opportunity to make a real impact beyond day-to-day operations.

You'll handle a varied caseload of employee relations (ER) matters, offering sound advice and coaching to managers on best practice. You'll also contribute to the delivery of our People Plan, giving you exposure to stakeholders across the business and helping you develop as a commercially minded HR practitioner.

Some Of Your Key Duties Will Include

• Providing practical support and advice on ER issues including workplace relations and performance management
• Supporting the HRBP with organisational change initiatives
• Coaching managers through disciplinary, capability, and grievance procedures
• Acting as the go-to contact for employee lifecycle events such as maternity, flexible working, and occupational health, while liaising with People Services on contractual matters
  
  

What are we looking for?

You're passionate about HR and excited by the opportunity to support people and drive positive outcomes. You're a strong communicator, great at listening and understanding different perspectives, and you bring a solution-focused mindset to everything you do.

Also, We're Looking For The Following

• Solid knowledge of employment law and how it applies in ER contexts
• Hands-on experience with key ER processes including performance improvement, disciplinary and grievance procedures
• A customer-focused approach and a genuine passion for coaching and supporting managers
• A pragmatic mindset – you know when to stick to policy and when to flex
• A sharp eye for data and insights
  
  

What can we offer you?

At Novuna we take our people promise seriously. If you join us, you'll have a chance to make a difference, opportunities to learn, and time to shine.

In addition to a market-benchmarked salary and excellent bonus scheme, our offer to you includes:

• Flexible hybrid working
• 25 days' holiday, plus bank holidays and the option to buy/sell 5 days
• Full wellbeing package including BUPA, digital GP service, 24/7 employee assistance, plus wellbeing events throughout the year
  
  

What's the next step?

Interested? Start your application today and see what Novuna can offer you.

Novuna has been named one of the top 50 most inclusive employers for the fourth year running and this is also reflected in our recruitment process. We are committed to ensuring our application process is inclusive and accessible to all candidates.

We're Disability Confident Committed, so if you're a person with a disability, if you're neurodivergent, or if you have a condition that you believe may affect your performance during our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to our processes for you.