HR Officer

Neilson Financial Services; Gloucester; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Life Assurance from day 1

Employee Assistance Programme

Pension

23 days holiday

Job summary

Neilson Financial Services in Gloucester is seeking an experienced HR Generalist to advise on employee relations in line with UK employment law. The role covers maternity, flexible working, absence management, exit interviews, and recruitment support within a hybrid working setup.

The ideal candidate will have a degree/CIPD qualification, at least 3 years of generalist HR experience, strong policy development skills, and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• Degree (or equivalent) qualification or relevant professional qualification CIPD or part CIPD qualified.
• Minimum of 3 years' demonstrable practical experience in a generalist HR role.
• Up to date knowledge of UK employment legislation and strong research skills.
• Experience in developing and implementing HR policies and procedures.
• Proven track record in managing employee relations issues and change management initiatives.
• Strong analytical skills with experience in HR data analysis and reporting.
• Proficiency in HRIS and payroll systems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• A strong consultative style with proven stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to influence and build credible relationships at all levels of the organisation.
• Resilient and adaptable in dealing with stakeholders and complex HR situations.
• Flexible with the ability to work to tight deadlines whilst maintaining discretion and professionalism in all matters.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Experience in talent acquisition and recruitment processes.
• Knowledge of best practices in performance management and employee development.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice on all employee relations matters, compliant with UK employment law, including performance management, disciplinaries, grievances, redundancies, restructures and other people management change initiatives
• Provide advice in relation to the maternity process, flexible working and all other family friendly processes
• Provide advice in relation to the absence management process and undertaking return to work interviews
• Conduct all exit interviews, reporting feedback and analysis
• Provide support with recruitment activity including interviewing and assessment
• Implement policies and update existing policies as required
• Carry out HR administration as required and assist in individual performance management and annual review process
• Research, create and implement any new HR initiatives, as appropriate
• Produce weekly/ monthly HR reports and assist as required in payroll processing on a monthly basis, ensuring that all data is accurate at all times

Skills

Degree/CIPD

Generalist HR

UK Employment Law

Policy Development

Employee Relations

HR Data Analysis

HRIS & Payroll

Stakeholder Management

Communication Skills

Talent Acquisition

Performance Management

Change Management

Education

Degree/CIPD qualification

Tools

HRIS

Payroll Systems

Job description

Location - Gloucester

• Provide advice on all employee relations matters, compliant with UK employment law, including, but not limited to performance management, disciplinaries, grievances, redundancies, restructures and other people management change initiatives
• Provide advice in relation to the maternity process, flexible working and all other family friendly processes
• Provide advice in relation to the absence management process and undertaking return to work interviews
• Conduct all exit interviews, reporting feedback and analysis
• Provide support with recruitment activity including interviewing and assessment as required
• Implement policies and update existing policies as required
• Carry out all HR administration as required and assist in individual performance management and annual review process
• Research, create and implement any new HR initiatives, as appropriate
• Produce weekly/ monthly HR reports and assist as required in payroll processing on a monthly basis, ensuring that all data is accurate at all times

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide advice on all employee relations matters, compliant with UK employment law, including, but not limited to performance management, disciplinaries, grievances, redundancies, restructures and other people management change initiatives
• Provide advice in relation to the maternity process, flexible working and all other family friendly processes
• Provide advice in relation to the absence management process and undertaking return to work interviews
• Conduct all exit interviews, reporting feedback and analysis
• Provide support with recruitment activity including interviewing and assessment as required
• Implement policies and update existing policies as required
• Carry out all HR administration as required and assist in individual performance management and annual review process
• Research, create and implement any new HR initiatives, as appropriate
• Produce weekly/ monthly HR reports and assist as required in payroll processing on a monthly basis, ensuring that all data is accurate at all times

Knowledge & Skills

• Degree (or equivalent) qualification or relevant professional qualification CIPD or part CIPD qualified
• Minimum of 3 years' demonstrable practical experience in a generalist HR role
• Up to date knowledge of UK employment legislation and strong research skills
• Experience in developing and implementing HR policies and procedures
• Proven track record in managing employee relations issues and change management initiatives
• Strong analytical skills with experience in HR data analysis and reporting
• Proficiency in HRIS and payroll systems
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• A strong consultative style with proven stakeholder management skills
• Ability to influence and build credible relationships at all levels of the organisation
• Resilient and adaptable in dealing with stakeholders and complex HR situations
• Flexible with the ability to work to tight deadlines whilst maintaining discretion and professionalism in all matters
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Experience in talent acquisition and recruitment processes
• Knowledge of best practices in performance management and employee development

What's in it for you?

• No Weekends! 40 hours per week Monday to Friday, 9am - 6pm
• Option of hybrid working (dependent on results and length of service)
• We work hard but we know how to have fun too; we have regular theme days for all to enjoy.
• Fancy a morning brew? We have that covered! Tea, coffee, and milk provided!
• Life Assurance from day 1 so you are protected too
• Employee Assistance Programme to help and support with life stuff!
• We have plenty of local discounts for coffee outlets, restaurants, cinemas and gyms
• Free fruit, Flu Vaccinations, Cycle to work scheme, Eye Test/Glasses Vouchers, looking after your wellbeing!
• Exceptional training – giving you all the tools to succeed throughout your NFS career!
• Pension & 23 days holiday

If you are passionate about making a difference, you thrive in a fast paced and entrepreneurial environment and you want to be a part of a high performing team, we would love to hear from you!

Accessibility For Job Applicants

We strive to make our job application process accessible to all individuals, including those with disabilities. If you require accommodation at any stage of the application, interview, or selection process, please contact our Human Resources department. Our team will work with you to provide suitable accommodations to ensure your participation.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Neilson Financial Services is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and abilities. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion is fundamental to our company culture.