HR Advisor - Houghton Regis, UK

Arjo; Houghton Regis; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic organization in Houghton Regis is seeking a dedicated HR Advisor to support various HR functions. The role involves providing HR advice, managing employee relations, supporting recruitment, and ensuring compliance with employment law. The ideal candidate has in-depth knowledge of HR policies and proven expertise in HR functions. Strong interpersonal skills and confidentiality are essential, along with CIPD qualification or equivalent experience in a similar HR role.

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of UK and ROI employment law and HR Policies.
• Experience working in an HR Function at a similar level.
• Strong understanding of confidentiality and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Provide HR advice and support on various matters.
• Maintain collaborative relationships across teams.
• Support the recruitment process and manage casework.

Skills

Knowledge of UK and ROI employment law

Interpersonal skills

MS Office experience

Education

CIPD HRM qualified to level 5 or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Are you passionate about HR and looking to make a significant impact in a dynamic organization? We are seeking a dedicated HR Advisor to join our team at Global Sales & Service Head Office, based in Houghton Regis, which will include travel across the UK and Ireland.

Responsibilities

• Provide HR advice and support on absence and health issues, conduct and capability, grievance matters, redundancy consultations, investigations, recruitment, employment, and employee relations.
• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with business areas, managers, employees, and union representatives to establish professional credibility.
• Lead the management of casework related to sickness absence, including making recommendations, giving advice, and supporting managers while liaising with Occupational Health.
• Brief HR Business Partners on business areas, providing timely metrics and information, and escalating cases to relevant HRBPs as needed.
• Support the development of managers' skills by advising, coaching, and guiding them through relevant policies and processes.
• Advise and support managers on disciplinary and grievance casework, ensuring compliance with legislation, policy, and best practices.
• Assist the recruitment team and recruiting managers by providing dedicated recruitment services, including advising on recruitment and selection and participating in interviews.
• Stay up to date with developments in employment legislation and HR best practices, sharing knowledge within the team for continuous improvement.
• Provide cover across all HR service areas and work collaboratively with HR colleagues.
• Initiate and support engagement initiatives for the client area and the wider business.
• Maintain and update manual and computerized HRIS, ensuring accurate data recording.
• Prepare regular and ad hoc management information reports and key HR metrics, performing analysis to identify trends and improvements.
• Design and deliver development workshops in HR best practices to enhance knowledge and skills within the business.
• Provide input and support for client area projects, change management programs, and working groups.
• Offer administrative support, including preparing contractual documentation, policies and procedures, letters, and general employment correspondence.
• Oversee the collation of changes for the designated business area and ensure timely submission to payroll.
• Support HR Business Partners in Learning & Development initiatives across the business.
• Provide expert support on employee relations matters, including disciplinary, grievance, performance, and absence management, including supporting in investigations and hearings, staying fair and compliant throughout.
• Support the creation and implementation of Informal Coaching Plans and Performance Improvement Plans, ensuring consistency and fairness in performance-related decisions.
• Facilitate conflict resolution and mediation sessions, supporting Trade Union engagement where necessary.
• Deliver training sessions on conflict resolution, respectful workplace behaviour, and policy awareness.
• Partner with HR Business Partners, Legal partners, and Compliance teams to address complex employee relations issues.
• Maintain accurate records on the ER metrics, analysing trends and providing insights and proactive interventions.
• Partner with HR Business Partners, Legal partners, and the Compliance teams to address complex employee relation issues.
• Developments, Interpersonal Skills, Hr Policies, Design, Disinfection, Hearings, Conflict Resolution, Ethics, Occupational Health, Casework, Data Recording, Payroll, Employment Law, Hr Metrics, Legislation, Employee Relations, Continuous Improvement, CIPD HRM qualified to level 5 or equivalent or working towards. Relevant work experience

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of UK and ROI employment law and HR Policies and proven expertise in employment law and employee relations issues.
• Experience working in an HR Function at a similar level.
• Broad and generalist HR technical knowledge and expertise.
• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to engage and build strong relationships with colleagues.
• Experience of presenting and / or workshop delivery.
• Strong MS office experience.
• The understanding of working in a confidential environment with high standards of professionalism and ethics in relation to personal information.