HR Advisor

Lookers Motor Group Limited; Stoke-on-Trent; Hybrid; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive retailer is looking for an HR Advisor to provide guidance on employee relations matters. The role allows for home and office work while supporting managers with various HR issues. Ideal candidates should have experience in HR and knowledge of employment law. This position also offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package to enhance work-life balance.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous annual leave

Enhanced family leave

Discounted gym memberships

Qualifications

• Previous experience managing a varied case load in HR.
• Good understanding of employment law in the workplace.
• Experience with employee relations cases including disciplinary and grievance.

Responsibilities

• Support on employee relation matters including attendance management.
• Advise people managers in line with policies.
• Maintain accurate records for employee relations.

Skills

Employee relations

Employment law knowledge

Decision making

Relationship building

Job description

Overview

Home/hybrid working, must be able to commute to either the Gateshead or Manchester area. Up to £35,000 Basic (dependant on experience) with a £4,800 Car Allowance or Company Car and other benefits. Lookers have an exciting opportunity to join our team as an HR Advisor, as part of a team of four HR Advisors. The role is flexible to operate on a hybrid working basis to combine home and office working. You will be reporting into our Senior HR Business Partner, and also supporting other HR Managers to suit business needs. The primary purpose of the role will be to support and guide our group managers in all employee relations matters, including disciplinaries, grievances, performance management, flexible working and absence management.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and guidance on employee relation matters including disciplinaries, grievances, performance management, flexible working and absence management.
• Provide timely advice and support to people managers in line with current policies and procedures.
• Refer employees to Occupational Health where required, and support managers with implementing reasonable adjustments.
• Support line managers on complex people matters up to and including dismissal.
• Ensure that all employee relation matters are recorded on the ER tracker and all relating documentation is saved against the employee record.
• Keep up to date with employment law/legislation changes and demonstrate continuous professional development.
• Ensure our employee policies and ER templates are user friendly and up to date.
• Support with any other ad hoc people projects as required.

Essential

• Previous experience working in a similar role managing a varied case load.
• Good knowledge of employment law and its application in the workplace.
• Experience in managing the full range of employee relations cases including disciplinary, grievance, performance management, absence management, flexible working requests.
• Ability to influence and challenge where appropriate.
• Confident to make decisions independently, providing solutions and anticipating/overcoming challenge.
• Ability to build relationships with a variety of people.

Desirable

• Knowledge of the automotive industry.

About us

We are one of the top three automotive retailers in the UK, proudly representing 32 manufacturer brands, selling a huge range of new and used vehicles from over 150 dealerships across the UK and Ireland.

We believe our people are our greatest asset, and we’re committed to recognising the valuable contribution each person makes. That’s why we continue to invest in a leading rewards and benefits package designed to support your career, wellbeing, and life outside of work.

Core Benefits

• Competitive salaries with structured pay scales and progression as you grow within the business
• Generous annual leave that increases with your length of service
• Enhanced family leave, including 6 months’ full pay for maternity and adoption leave, and 2 weeks’ full pay for paternity leave
• Access to Techscheme for discounted technology purchases with flexible payments

Health & Wellbeing

• Eyecare vouchers to help cover vision care needs
• Smart Health – 24/7 access to GP services to support your mental and physical wellbeing
• Dental insurance for everyday dental care and unexpected treatments
• Critical illness cover for peace of mind during life\'s most challenging moments

Financial Wellbeing

• MyView PayNow – access a portion of your pay as you earn, with features to stream, save, and track your money through a user-friendly app
• Will writing services to help plan for the future
• Flexible life assurance options and partner life assurance for added protection

Leisure & Lifestyle

• Discounted gym memberships to support an active lifestyle
• Travel insurance to help you explore with confidence
• Access to home and technology vouchers
• bYond card and a wide range of exclusive retail and lifestyle discounts

We strongly believe in nurturing and providing our people with specific manufacturer brand and management training to enhance career development opportunities. We have a great bunch of people, and we like to celebrate and encourage success at all levels.

Lookers and Charles Hurst are an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to a working environment that is free from discrimination, is inclusive, and empowers our people to bring their whole self to work and reach their full potential.

If your application is successful, we will conduct relevant employment checks prior to you commencing employment with us. These will include verifying your recent employment, address, credit history and a standard criminal record check. For roles that require you to drive, a driving licence check will also be carried out. Please note, all offers of employment are made subject to a 6 month probation period commencing from your start date.