HR Advisor (Part time)

Gleeds; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a part-time HR Advisor to join their dynamic People Team. This role offers the chance to work flexibly while providing essential HR support across various business units. You will be responsible for advising employees and managers on HR matters, managing employee relations cases, and contributing to HR projects. This innovative firm values personal growth and offers a supportive environment where you can develop your career. Join a team dedicated to creating a positive workplace culture and making a real difference in the lives of employees.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Contributory pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar HR role providing guidance and support.
• Ability to manage employee relations cases effectively.
• Knowledge of employment legislation and HR policies.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice on HR matters to employees and managers.
• Support managers with employee relations and absence management.
• Assist with HR projects and policy updates.

Skills

HR knowledge

Organizational skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Education

CIPD Level 3

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft PowerPoint

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Talent Acquisition Partner for Gleeds UK Property (London & South) & Corporate Services

HR Advisor (Part time)

Gleeds LLP

Location flexible- Birmingham, Bristol, Nottingham, Leeds, Manchester, Liverpool or Warrington

About this opportunity

Join our People Team as HR Advisor!

• Hybrid working, 22.5 hours, 3-4 days per week (flexible) 1 day/week minimum to be based at your local Gleeds office
• Bristol, Birmingham, Nottingham, Manchester, Warrington, Liverpool or Leeds office base options
• Competitive salary + benefits package

We’re not just a construction consultancy, we're a catalyst for change.

Since 1875, we’ve been bringing to life new ideas and big visions for the built environment. In today’s fast-changing world, we’re continually connecting people, places, ideas and possibilities to make every day another step towards a better future.

We are searching for an HR generalist with experience providing HR guidance and advice in a similar role, to join our People Team and provide support across a range of human resources activities.

As People Advisor, you will become part of our growing People team, joining a team of 5 HR generalists led by our UK People Director. You will provide first line HR advisory and administrative support to designatedbusiness units,working in partnership with managers and Senior People Business Partners to provide an effective and commercial people service.

You will work closely with one other People Advisor, collaborating to provide a full 1st line HR support services to the 1300+ people who make up our UK business. You will manage the full life cycle of a range of employee relations cases, escalating to Senior People Partners on more complex cases and supporting them throughout.

You will also be a key part of essential people team projects as we continue to develop our people function to maintain an efficient, comprehensive and successful service for all Gleeds employees.

Key responsibilities in your role as People Advisor will be:

• Providing professional and expert advice to all employees and line managers on a wide range of people matters either via Teams, email or face to face
• Working closely with an allocated stakeholder group to build relationships, ascertain their business requirements and work with them to achieve results
• Supporting and advise managers on ER matters such as investigations, performance and/or conduct issues, disciplinaries and grievances, challenging decision making where appropriate
• Acting as notetaker/support/advisor at formal meetings such as grievances, disciplinaries or flexible working requests
• Supporting managers on absence management of employees including arranging occupational health assessments, agreeing reasonable adjustments and wellbeing plans and managing long and short-term absences
• Supporting the Senior People Business Partner with organisational change activities such as TUPE, restructures and redundancies
• Responsible for updating the ER case tracker accurately, flagging any areas of risk to the Senior People Business Partner
• Preparing and distribute letters/meeting notes relating to various employee relations issues
• Complying with employment legislation, statutory regulations and company policies and procedures
• Reviewing and update people policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with employment legislation
• Assist with HR project work when required.
• Regularly contribute across the People team as a whole, recommending improvements to systems and procedures to improve efficiency

As a Gleeds team member, you will have access to:

• Opportunities to develop and grow your career
• A contributory pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Flexible working arrangements

About The Candidate

Who we’re looking for:

Experience, Knowledge and Key Skills

As People Advisor you will require the following knowledge and experience:

• Sound HR knowledge, with background and experience in a similar HR role
• Excellent verbal, written, and numeracy skills
• Excellent organisational skills including ability to manage time and prioritise effectively
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to maintain quality standards when working in a high pressured environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
• Able to work independently and on own initiative; with the ability to make sound and considered decisions
• Excellent interpersonal skills and able to manage a wide range of stakeholders
• Able to work appropriately with confidential and sensitive information
• An effective team player who contributes to the overall success of the People Team, supporting colleagues and teams when required.
• Current knowledge, understanding and practical application of employment legislation and issues

Qualifications

• CIPD Level 3 or above is beneficial, though by no means essential.

Behaviours:

• Accountable. Taking responsibility, we keep our commitments to others and we welcome feedback.
• Performance Led. Exceeding the expectations of our stakeholders at every interaction.
• People Focused. Building positive relationships with our stakeholders and with each other.
• Collaborative. Playing for the team, we help everyone feel seen, heard and understood.
• Growth Mindset. Always getting better by seeking out ways to improve the experience of our employees.

About us

A world of opportunity

Gleeds is a place to be part of something bigger. We take pride in our diverse and supportive culture that empowers you to make a difference while creating connections with brilliant people – colleagues and clients alike. Enjoy doing work that shapes our collective future, while steering your own journey in a trusting environment. Benefit from our rich heritage and global opportunities as you construct a career with purpose.

With over 75 offices across the globe, you’ll become part of a truly global team that isn’t restricted by borders. We welcome new perspectives and ideas but above all, we believe that quality relationships sit at the heart of good business. We strive to be the people that seek to understand and bring people together. Wherever we are in the world, we’re committed to the success of our people, clients and communities – giving everyone a safer and more sustainable place to live, work and thrive.

Our values underpin what we stand for and how we work:

• Professionalism with personality
• Excellence with humility
• Innovation with agility

We’re an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications regardless of age, disability, marital status, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, transgender status or gender.

We recognise the importance of work/life balance and agree flexible working arrangements to suit each individual.

Gleeds is a Great Place to Work certified employer.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Human Resources

• Industries

  Human Resources Services

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