People Advisor

TN United Kingdom; Smethwick; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated People Advisor to provide HR support across multiple sites. This role involves engaging with Hub managers, addressing Employee Relations issues, and delivering training to enhance managerial skills. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of employment law and demonstrate excellent communication and organizational abilities. With a competitive salary and a range of benefits, this position offers a stable environment with opportunities for career growth. If you are passionate about HR and committed to delivering exceptional service, this role is for you.

Benefits

Holiday Trading

Enhanced Maternity Leave

Enhanced Paternity Leave

Free Life Assurance (4x salary)

Health Kiosks

Vitality at Work

Free Onsite Parking

Retailer Discounts

Milestone Days Off

Support for Eye Health

Qualifications

• Experienced HR professional with a strong commercial outlook.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise excellent judgment.

Responsibilities

• Support line managers with Employee Relations cases.
• Deliver training to managers and assist with policy interpretation.
• Monitor absence and guide managers on appropriate actions.

Skills

Employee Relations

Employment Law

Communication Skills

Planning and Organizational Skills

Confidentiality

Flexibility

Education

CIPD Qualification

Job description

Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for a passionate and professional People Advisor who can deliver HR support to Hub managers and Central Functions across all sites. The role requires some travel as our Hubs are located in Oldbury, Smethwick, and Hinckley. Due to our operational hours, evening work will be necessary.

Key tasks will include:

1. Supporting line managers with Employee Relations (ER) cases, including misconduct, disciplinaries, grievances, and performance issues.
2. Monitoring absence and guiding managers on appropriate actions.
3. Delivering training to managers.
4. Assisting managers in interpreting policies and procedures.
5. Supporting project delivery and our Top 10 initiatives for the year.
6. Making informed decisions considering facts, goals, and business risks.

Qualifications

It is desirable for candidates to be CIPD qualified or willing to work towards it. You should be an experienced HR professional with a strong commercial outlook and a philosophy of continuous improvement, demonstrating:

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise excellent judgment.
• Excellent knowledge of employment law.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Effective communication skills for prompt responses to managers.
• Capability to manage a diverse workload.
• Good planning and organizational skills to support business needs.
• Flexibility to meet operational demands.
• Demonstration of DPD's core values: Passion, Respect, Honesty, Flexibility, Hard Work, and Accountability.

Additional Information

Remuneration and Benefits

The package includes a competitive salary of circa £35,000, along with benefits such as holiday trading, enhanced maternity and paternity leave, free life assurance (4x salary), health kiosks, Vitality at Work, free onsite parking, retailer discounts, milestone days off, and support for eye health for screen users.

Joining DPD offers stability and career growth opportunities. We value and develop talent, promoting from within as we grow and evolve.

If our values resonate with you and you can help us deliver excellent service, we encourage you to apply today.