Human Resources Advisor

Ernest Doe & Sons Ltd; Maldon; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CIPD membership

24 days annual leave

Company sick pay

Workplace pension

Flu jabs

Staff discount in Country Stores

Life Insurance cover (2x salary)

Job summary

Ernest Doe & Sons Ltd in Maldon, Essex, is seeking an HR Advisor to join a friendly, customer-focused HR team. You will deliver an excellent service to Directors, Managers and employees across daily operations and advise the business on employee matters under current employment law.

The role is office-based in Maldon with travel to branches, supporting recruitment, employee relations and HR policies. CIPD level 5 qualified or studying towards, and strong Excel skills are preferred.

Qualifications

• CIPD Level 5 qualification or currently studying towards.
• Experience advising on a wide range of HR and employee relations matters.
• Good knowledge of employment law and HR policies with practical application.
• Strong Excel skills; able to maintain spreadsheets, analyse data and produce clear reports.
• Confident using HR systems, email, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience supporting and leading employee meetings on disciplinary, grievance and welfare matters.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in letters, records and data input.
• Excellent communication skills at all levels of the business.
• Excellent organisation and ability to manage a varied workload.
• Ability to plan and prioritise work; meet deadlines; work under pressure.
• Experience maintaining office systems and processes is desirable.
• Able to follow written and verbal instructions and processes.
• Willingness to undertake CPD training to support HR knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Deliver an excellent service to Directors, Managers and employees in daily HR operations.
• Advise the business on employee-related matters in line with employment law and company procedures.
• Maintain administration for employee electronic files, recruitment, employee relations and policies.
• Travel to branches as required to support or lead employee meetings.

Skills

Communication

Organisation

Attention to detail

Time management

Confidentiality

CPD training

Education

CIPD Level 5 qualified or studying

Tools

Microsoft Excel

HR systems

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Reporting directly to the Head of HR, you will work as part of a highly customer focused HR team by delivering an excellent service to its Directors, Managers and employees in all daily operations of the department. To advise the business in employee related matters in accordance with current employment law and company procedures across 19 sites. This is an office-based position in Maldon, Essex, with travel to branches where required. You will also assist in maintaining all administration relating to employee electronic files, recruitment, employee relations and policies and procedures.

• CIPD level 5 qualified or studying towards
• Previous HR advisory experience, with the ability to advise confidently on a wide range of HR and employee relations matters.
• Good working knowledge of employment law, HR policies and best practice, with the ability to apply this practically within a business environment.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, with the ability to maintain spreadsheets, analyse data, check accuracy and produce clear reports.
• Confident using HR systems, email, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and other business systems.
• Experience of attending, supporting and leading employee meetings covering disciplinary, grievance performance and welfare related matters in a HR capacity
• Excellent attention to detail, with the ability to produce accurate letters, records, reports and data input.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the confidence to communicate effectively at all levels of the business.
• Excellent organisation skills, with the ability to manage a varied workload and handle multiple priorities within a busy HR department.
• Ability to plan and prioritise own time effectively, take ownership of tasks and meet agreed deadlines.
• Ability to work quickly and accurately under pressure whilst maintaining a high level of accuracy and professionalism.
• Previous experience of maintaining effective office systems and processes is desired
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions to agreed processes, standards and timescales
• Ability to plan and prioritise your own time effectively, aware of own responsibilities and committed to delivering these efficiently with attention to detail and with ownership
• Ability to meet deadlines in accordance to standards and maintaining accuracy
• Ability to work as part of a team as well as on your own
• Willingness to be flexible to meet workload demands whilst ensuring attention to detail
• Willing to travel to other locations as required to support or lead employee meetings
• Ability to work in a highly confidential environment, protecting information and data whilst respecting confidentiality is essential within a HR department
• Willing to undertake CPD training to support your knowledge within the HR department

Additional Information:

Hours: 5 days per week, Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm (1hr unpaid lunch)

Contract: Permanent, full time, salaried

Benefits: CIPD Membership subscription, 24 Days Annual Leave (plus bank holiday), Company Sick Pay Scheme, Workplace pension, Flu Jabs, Staff Discount in Country Stores and Life Insurance cover (2 x salary)