HR Advisor

Envisage Recruitment Limited; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading online retailer seeks an HR Advisor to support HR functions and provide comprehensive HR advice to various departments. The role includes recruitment, managing employee issues, and ensuring compliance with employment laws. This position offers a chance for professional growth within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Shift premium for late shifts

Qualifications

• Experience in a HR generalist role.
• Excellent knowledge of current employment law.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and HR advice to departments.
• Manage recruitment and selection processes.
• Advise on discipline and grievance issues.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Confidence and proactivity

Assertiveness and diplomacy

Strong organizational skills

Excellent attention to detail

Professionalism

Ability to handle confidential information

Experience in a HR generalist role

Excellent knowledge of current employment law

Job description

My client, a leading online retailer, is looking for an HR Advisor to join their team. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop and progress within a great company.

During peak period (October-December), you will be required to work 3 late shifts during the week. There is flexibility with start times on these days, and you will be paid a shift premium.

Role Scope

To provide support and HR advice to departments and assist with the HR function for the company.

Key Responsibilities:

• Recruitment and selection including advertising, attending recruitment fairs, conducting interviews, and making selections.
• Managing changes to terms and conditions of employment.
• Confirming probationary periods.
• Advising on discipline and grievance issues and ensuring correct procedures are followed.
• Providing advice on staff consultation.
• Keeping up to date with legislation and implementing relevant policy changes.
• Managing employee absences.
• Assisting with the annual staff survey.
• Supporting the security access system.
• Overseeing staff inductions.
• Preventing illegal workers from being employed.
• Managing the protection of young workers.
• Managing company benefits.
• Monitoring headcount.
• Maintaining and updating departmental job descriptions.
• Assisting with the company's training programs.
• Monitoring and managing maternity, paternity, and parental leave.
• Representing the department and/or company at internal and external meetings.
• Attending training courses and maintaining relevant professional qualifications.
• Working safely at all times, complying with health and safety policies and procedures.
• Performing any other duties necessary to meet the department's needs.

Skills and Competencies:

• Effective communication skills.
• Confidence and proactivity.
• Assertiveness and diplomacy.
• Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Professionalism and ability to handle confidential information.
• Experience in a HR generalist role.
• Excellent knowledge of current employment law.