Human Resources Advisor

Tate; Coventry; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A human resources firm in Coventry seeks an HR professional to provide comprehensive support for managers and employees while ensuring compliance with HR policies and labor laws. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Employee Relations, preferably be CIPD qualified, and be adept at handling HR queries and providing expert guidance. The role offers an excellent benefits package and the opportunity to work within a collaborative HR team.

Benefits

Excellent Benefits Package

Qualifications

• Strong Employee Relations experience at all levels.
• CIPD qualified or part CIPD qualified preferred.
• Previous HR administrative experience essential.

Responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact for HR queries.
• Provide confidential advice and guidance.
• Support managers with employee relations cases.
• Collate and analyse HR data for reporting.
• Engage in promoting company values and care culture.

Skills

Employee Relations

HR advice and guidance

Confidentiality

Data analysis

Training and development support

Education

CIPD qualification or equivalent experience

Job description

Based at the Coventry office (home to around 350 employees), you'll be part of a small, collaborative HR team providing comprehensive HR support to managers and employees. The wider business employs over 1,500 people across four UK sites, and you'll play a key role in supporting the success of the Coventry operation.

Responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact for day-to-day HR and employee relations queries.
• Provide confidential advice and guidance in line with company policy and current legislation.
• Support managers with employee relations cases, absence management, and performance issues.
• Collate and analyse HR data for reporting to the HR Manager and senior management team.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the employee experience, be part of a globally recognised brand known for excellence, innovation, and people development.
• Work alongside talented professionals in a supportive and collaborative HR team.
• Gain exposure to a wide range of HR activities and projects, with opportunities for growth and development.
• Make a meaningful contribution to a thriving and respected organisation.
• Actively represent the HR team at local site meetings (management meetings, employee forums, health and safety and trade union meetings), ensuring any HR actions are completed time efficiently.
• Support the HR Manager with the implementation of all Employee Engagement Survey action plans with site management team.
• Support managers with key initiatives to improve employee well‑being and employee engagement.
• Engage in promoting and "living" the company values and care culture.
• Organise and assist with the delivery of training and development activities including management training, employee site inductions and onboarding.
• Support the HR Manager with various training and development programmes, e.g. ER trainings and other initiatives.
• Take ownership and responsibility for the case management of all Employment Relations, ensuring all associated actions are logged on the associated trackers and documentation is retained on employee files.
• Provide expert advice on ER issues and coach managers in appropriate actions to take, in line with current Employment Legislations and company policies and procedures.
• Give guidance and support to managers and employees on ER cases, ensuring issues addressed promptly and efficiently.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and labour laws during all stages of the employee lifecycle, especially in sensitive ER matters.
• Co‑ordinate and assist with recruitment and selection activities (e.g. interviews and assessment centres).
• Assist site managers with absence case management.

Plus, many other ad hoc duties.

Qualifications

• Strong Employee Relations experience at all levels and process driven with a genuine desire to excel in this area.
• CIPD qualified or part CIPD qualified would be advantageous; an equivalent level of experience is acceptable.
• Previous HR administrative experience or administrative experience obtained in a similar role is essential.
• Experience of providing HR advice and guidance in line with company policies, procedures and legislation would be advantageous.
• Previous exposure to working in a unionised environment would be ideal.

Benefits

Excellent Benefits Package available.