HR Advisor (Maternity Cover)

TN United Kingdom; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider is seeking an HR Advisor (Maternity Cover) to join their team in Cardiff. This fixed-term role offers a salary between £32,000 and £34,000 per year, with responsibilities including advising managers on HR policies and managing HR processes. The ideal candidate will be Level 5 CIPD qualified or working towards it, with experience in a fast-paced HR environment. Join a supportive workplace where you can make a difference.

Benefits

Industry-leading training

Employee Assistance Program

Free on-site parking

Uniform provided

Friendly work environment

Qualifications

• Level 5 CIPD qualified or equivalent.
• Demonstrable experience in a fast-paced HR role.
• Understanding of current employment law.

Responsibilities

• Ensure line managers apply HR policies effectively.
• Manage HR case load according to Service Level Agreements.
• Support recruitment and staff engagement initiatives.

Skills

Communication

HR Policy Application

Absence Management

Staff Engagement

Education

Level 5 CIPD qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Are you looking for a rewarding career? If you are a caring, energetic, enthusiastic individual, we have an exciting new opportunity for a HR Advisor (Maternity Cover) to join our well-established team at Iris Care Group . This is a fixed term contract for up to 12 months, starting January 2025.

Employing nearly 1,800 people, Iris Care Group is the largest independent health and social care provider across the Southwest of England and South Wales. We provide innovative, effective, and forward-thinking care for adults with specialist mental healthcare needs.

With over 90% of staff saying they enjoy their job; we are proud to have created environments where our staff feel rewarded and fulfilled. Work for us and you’ll go home knowing that you’ve made a difference .

What you will receive?

• Annual salary of £32,000 – £34, 000 per year
• Industry-leading training
• Employee Assistance Program – free 24/7 confidential helpline (domestic, financial, legal, health support, etc.)
• ‘Recognise Me’, our new staff benefits, wellbeing and recognition platform
• Free on-site parking and uniform
• Friendly and supportive work environment

Role Objective

To deliver an exceptional HR Service within ICG working alongside management to ensure cost effective and efficient running of their departments/units in line with HR and Operational Policies, with the aim of providing the highest levels of care for our Clients and a working environment for our staff that they would advocate to others.

Role & Responsibilities

• Ensure that all line managers are skilled in applying HR Policies and procedures.
• Advise and support managers in consistently applying HR policies and processes.
• Manage a HR case load in line with Service Level Agreements and HR Policy and procedures.
• Direct all staff to the relevant HR Policies and ensure they understand their responsibilities.
• Work alongside the recruitment team to ensure that current and future resourcing requirements are met.
• Support the Line managers in proactively managing absence and attrition, ensuring Occupational Health support is considered as and when necessary.
• Maintaining HR Information systems and producing HR Reports in line with the needs of the department and business.
• Take a proactive approach in achieving and exceeding the HR team KPI’s
• Effectively respond to queries coming into the department and where necessary ensure the relevant HR Administrative Processes are actioned accordingly.
• Effective communication at all levels.
• Support the business in improving staff engagement resulting in improved retention.
• Any other duties commensurate with the grade and level of the HR Advisor role.

Role Requirements

Level 5 CIPD qualified or equivalent. (We will consider applications from candidates who are actively working towards this qualification)

Demonstrable experience of working within a fast paced, Human Resources role.

Experience of advising on short term absence management policy and processes.

Experience of working towards Service Level Agreements.

An understanding of current employment law and the statutory rights of employees

Experience of identifying and implementing wellbeing initiatives.

Basic to intermediate skills level in Microsoft office.

A working knowledge of maintaining HR information systems and reporting.