HR/ Employee Relations Advisor

Search Consultancy; East Kilbride; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing firm is seeking an experienced HR Advisor in East Kilbride for a 12-month maternity cover. The role involves advising on HR-related matters, handling employee relations, and managing recruitment. Flexibility in hours and a hybrid work option are available post-handover. Candidates must be CIPD qualified, with knowledge of UK Employment Law. Salary starting at £30,000. Email [e-mail] to apply.

Qualifications

• CIPD qualification is mandatory.
• Strong knowledge of UK Employment Law.
• Proven experience in HR support.

Responsibilities

• Provide HR advice to managers and leaders.
• Handle employee relations cases.
• Manage the recruitment process.
• Coordinate performance management.
• Administer the HR database.

Skills

CIPD Qualified

Knowledge of UK Employment Law

Experience with Employee Relations

Microsoft packages expertise

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality

Team collaboration

Job description

We are currently recruiting for a HR Advisor to join our Manufacturing client on a Maternity cover for 12 months. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a great management team, where there is room for career growth. There will be travel between the 2 offices which are located in East Kilbride and Bishopbriggs, with travel between both required on the weekly basis. For this opportunity you must hold a driving license, there is a carpool available however having access to your own vehicle would be essential.

The core business hours are Monday - Thursday 8:45am - 5:15pm and Friday 9am 3pm, however there is an element of flexibility with the hours if needed. The role will initially be based on site for the handover period, so that you can build relationships with managers and staff and get to know the business, however flexibility with hybrid working would be available thereafter. The salary for this position is negotiable depending on relevant HR experience, however starting at around £30,000+.

Duties and Responsibilities will include:

• Provide advice and guidance to managers and leaders on all HR-related matters.
• Handle employee relations cases, ensuring compliance with employment legislation and site policies.
• Support and advise on HR case management, including disciplinary, grievance, absence, and performance issues, and assist with all associated documentation.
• Coordinate the performance management process.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of HR policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Manage the recruitment process (internal and external) - advertise vacancies, schedule interviews, liaise with recruitment agencies, prepare employment contracts, and coordinate induction programmes.
• Administer the HR database (Oracle-based IFS system).
• Coordinate the Absence Management programme across relevant sites.
• Oversee the full employee life cycle and manage related documentation for relevant sites.
• Prepare and present HR KPIs.
• Assist with the preparation of monthly payroll submissions for relevant sites.
• Participate in and contribute to HR project-related activities.
• Regularly review HR policies and procedures.
• Provide cover for the Executive Assistant during periods of annual leave.

Experience Required:

• Youmust be CIPD Qualified
• Have knowledge of UK Employment Law
• Proven experience supporting managers with Employee Relations matters
• Proven experience with Microsoft packages and computer literate
• Up to date knowledge of UK Employment Law
• Confidentiality is required at all times
• Interpersonal skills, with the confidence to engage across all levels of the business
• Professional HR knowledge and experience in all aspects of HR
• Ability to work effectively both independently or part of a team
• Ability to take accurate notes during relevant meetings
• Ability to prioritise and manage workload across multiple sites

If you are an experienced HR Professional, who is available on the market and open to a new opportunity, then please apply now or email me on [e-mail]

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age