HR Advisor / HR Officer

TN United Kingdom; Dartford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated HR Officer / HR Advisor to provide a professional HR service to staff and volunteers. This role involves overseeing recruitment, ensuring compliance with employment legislation, and supporting employee relations. The ideal candidate will have a CIPD Level 5 qualification and proven experience in HR, particularly in coaching and advising managers. Join this forward-thinking organization and contribute to a positive workplace culture while developing your HR expertise in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• CIPD Level 5 qualification or equivalent experience required.
• Proven HR Generalist experience and coaching managers in HR advisory roles.

Responsibilities

• Oversee recruitment processes and ensure compliance with employment legislation.
• Provide effective HR advice and support to managers and staff.

Skills

HR Generalist Experience

Coaching Managers

Knowledge of Employment Law

IT Skills with HR Systems

Education

CIPD Level 5 Qualification

Professional HR Qualification

Tools

SharePoint

Job description

A permanent HR Officer / HR Advisor is required to support the HRD. The HR Advisor will provide a professional, customer-focused HR service to staff and volunteers.

Responsibilities Include

1. Overseeing recruitment and onboarding processes, organisational development, and employee relations.
2. Ensuring policies and procedures comply with current employment legislation.
3. Supervising the administrative functions of the HR department.
4. Providing effective HR advice to the organisation through various communication tools, including Teams.
5. Supporting recruiting managers to ensure recruitment aligns with the Recruitment Policy and Safer Recruitment principles.
6. Coordinating the recruitment process from advertising to appointment, including pre-employment checks, documentation, and onboarding.
7. Supporting management of employee relations cases such as Disciplinary, Grievance, Sickness, and Capability, liaising with Occupational Health, and supporting investigations and hearings.
8. Coaching managers on managing sickness absence, redeployment, and supporting staff return-to-work processes, aiming to reduce sickness absence.
9. Managing the HR team’s workload, including annual appraisals, and ensuring optimal use of volunteers.
10. Maintaining and updating HR documents, Handbooks, SharePoint, and online forms in line with employment law and organisational updates.
11. Assisting in payroll checks when required.

Requirements

1. CIPD Level 5 qualification or equivalent experience.
2. Professional HR qualification or relevant experience (desirable).
3. Proven experience as an HR Generalist or HR Adviser within an HR team.
4. Experience reviewing and implementing company policies.
5. Proven coaching experience with managers in an HR advisory capacity.
6. Up-to-date knowledge of HR practices, employment law, and employee relations.
7. Good IT skills, particularly with HR systems.