HR Advisor

Cygnet; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Car Allowance

Employee Discount Scheme

Regular coaching and support

Subsidised meals

Pension scheme

Job summary

Cygnet in the United Kingdom is seeking an HR Advisor to support employee relations, performance management and development across multiple sites. The role reports to the HR Business Partner for the region and will involve travel to sites across the South-West and parts of Wales.

The successful candidate will contribute to recruitment, policy implementation, learning and reward initiatives while upholding corporate values and a positive workplace culture.

Qualifications

• Exceptional organisational and communication skills are required with proven leadership capabilities and solid knowledge of employment legislation and its application.
• HR Advisors should be proactive team players with strong customer service and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in developing and supporting line managers through change.
• An ability to maintain confidentiality and act with discretion and diplomacy is crucial.
• Self-motivated and able to work under own autonomy or as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support employee relations casework including dispute resolutions, disciplinary matters, grievances, absence management and redundancy, escalating complex cases to the HR Business Partner when required.
• Support the HR Business Partner with HR Reviews.
• Coordinate and facilitate HR Support Hubs.
• Drive the completion of actions arising from HR Audits and ensure timely implementation across the region.
• Apply HR and business knowledge to make informed and appropriate decisions.
• Advise managers on the terms and conditions of employment and share best practice guidance.
• Work collaboratively with the HR Business Partner to deliver learning, development and training activities across sites.
• Provide first line advice on current and existing benefits for employees and managers.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Discretion & confidentiality

Autonomy

Education

CIPD Level 3 or above

2+ years HR Operations Assistant experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Helping others improve and turn their lives around – there’s no better feeling. It’s what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.

HR Advisor

RESPONSIBLE TO: HR Business Partner

SALARY: Up to £37,000 (DOE) plus £4,200 Car Allowance

Purpose And Summary Of Job

A HR Advisor is the go-to person for employee-related issues. This means that duties will involve managing activities such as employee relations, performance management, learning and development and talent management. The role will report into the HR Business Partner for the region and as such, the HR Advisor will be directed in their workload and priorities.

The job of HR Advisor is important to business success. People are our most important asset, and you’ll be the one to ensure we have a happy and productive workplace where everyone works to realise our established mission and objectives. Promoting corporate values and shaping a positive culture is a vital aspect of a complete HR Advisor job description and specification.

The successful candidate will be required to travel frequently to sites across the South-West and parts of Wales.

Main Duties And Responsibilities

• Manage and support employee relations casework including dispute resolutions, disciplinary matters, grievances, absence management and redundancy, escalating complex cases to the HR Business Partner when required;
• Support the HR Business Partner with HR Reviews;
• Coordinate and facilitate HR Support Hubs;
• Drive the completion of actions arising from HR Audits and ensure timely implementation across the region;
• Apply HR and business knowledge to make informed and appropriate decisions;
• Advise managers on the terms and conditions of employment and share best practice guidance;
• Work collaboratively with the HR Business Partner to deliver learning, development and training activities across sites;
• Provide first line advice on current and existing benefits for employees and managers;
• Support the HR Business Partner with the implementation of reward and recognition initiatives across the region;
• Contribute to retention initiatives through the provision of HR advice and insight;
• Support the recruitment process and respond to queries, providing timely HR advice and ensuring onboarding requirements are completed in line with policy and processes;
• Support the HR Business Partner with talent and succession planning activities for the allocated region;
• Assist in the monitoring and reviewing of HR policies and processes and make recommendations for changes where necessary;
• Participate in the implementation of specific projects, procedures and guidelines to help align the workforce with the strategic goals of the organisation;
• Support the HR Business Partner in delivering change management processes;
• Provide HR support across other regions, if required.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Skills

To do this job effectively a person will need:

• Exceptional organisational and communication skills is required together with proven leadership capabilities and solid knowledge of employment legislation and its application.
• HR Advisors should be proactive team players with strong customer service and problem-solving skills.
• Experienced in developing and supporting line managers through change.
• An ability to maintain confidentiality and act with discretion and diplomacy is crucial.
• Self-motivated and able to work under own autonomy or as part of a team.

Qualifications And Experience

• CIPD level 3 or above or at least 2 years’ experience in a HR Operations Assistant role or similar.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software.
• Ideally previous experience in a Health/Social care setting.
• Understanding of Safeguarding, CQC regulations with regard to employment or a willingness to learn.

In return we will offer you…

• Competitive Salary
• Employee Discount SchemeRegular coaching and support
• Subsidised meals
• Expert supervision & support
• Pension scheme
• Plus much more

Please note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

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