HR Advisor (Maternity Cover) – ML047

Metroline; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A transportation company in London is seeking an HR Advisor (Maternity Cover) to provide HR support for various business units. Responsibilities include advising on attendance issues, managing employee relations, and preparing HR reports. The ideal candidate should have CIPD Level 5 qualifications and strong administrative skills. This is a full-time position with competitive salary and standard working hours.

Qualifications

• Experience in the transport industry is desirable.
• Discreet handling of confidential matters required.
• Flexibility to work extra hours when required.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice on attendance and disciplinary issues.
• Manage relationships with managers and Trade Unions.
• Prepare monthly HR reports.

Skills

Experience providing HR advice across various management levels

Excellent written and spoken English

Strong administrative skills

Team player

Interpersonal and organizational skills

Proactive, methodical, results-oriented

Ability to adapt to changing environments

Effective workload management

Education

CIPD Level 5 or working towards it

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

HR Advisor (Maternity Cover) – ML047, London

Client: Metroline

Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 9ed5fa3dfe0e

Job Views: 4

Posted: 01.08.2025

Expiry Date: 15.09.2025

Job Description:

Department: Human Resources

Location: Head Office (Cricklewood)

Closing Date: August 18, 2025

Job Summary

To provide HR support to all ComfortDelGro UK business units.

Main Responsibilities

1. Provide advice to all UK business units on issues such as attendance, capability issues, disciplinaries, flexible working, etc.
2. Undertake meetings such as investigations, grievances as required
3. Provide cover for Head of Human Resources during meetings and/or annual leave
4. Assist Head of Human Resources with complex employee relations cases/queries
5. Assist company solicitor and HR Administrator with ECRs/ET claims
6. Manage key relationships within the business, working closely with managers and Trade Unions
7. Prepare monthly HR reports
8. Develop and coordinate company policies and procedures in collaboration with senior management and Trade Unions
9. Stay updated on employment law to ensure accurate advice
10. Undertake ad hoc projects as needed
11. Develop standard HR documents to ensure compliance with company policies
12. Coordinate performance management system for reviews
13. Maintain personal development

The above list is not exhaustive.

Essential Criteria

1. Experience providing HR advice across various management levels on issues like absence, disciplinaries, grievances
2. CIPD Level 5 or working towards it
3. Discreet handling of confidential matters
4. Strong administrative skills, proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
5. Ability to adapt to changing environments
6. Manage demanding workload and multiple priorities effectively
7. Flexibility to work extra hours when required
8. Experience in the transport industry (desirable)

Competencies & Skills

1. Excellent written and spoken English, clear communication at all levels
2. Attention to detail
3. Team player
4. Work well under pressure
5. Interpersonal and organizational skills
6. Proactive, methodical, results-oriented
7. Accurate minute-taking
8. Highly organized, motivated, able to prioritize
9. Effective workload management and meeting deadlines
10. Results-driven in high-volume environments
11. Initiative and problem-solving skills
12. Ability to interpret statistical data

Hours of Work

38 hours per week, Monday to Friday

The Equality Act

Metroline is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of age, disability, marriage and civil partnership, gender reassignment, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion and belief, sex, and sexual orientation.

Salary

Competitive