People Advisor (HR Advisor)

Eh Smith (builders Merchants) Ltd.; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Profit Share Bonus

Enhanced company pension scheme

Length of service annual leave increases

Flexible Holiday Scheme

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Company workwear/PPE provided

Job summary

Eh Smith (builders Merchants) Ltd. is looking for a People Advisor to join their team in Shirley, Solihull. This role involves promoting company values and best practices across branches, advising managers on employee relations, and coordinating recruitment. The successful candidate will have strong relationship-building skills and experience at Advisor level. Benefits include a profit share bonus, an enhanced pension scheme, up to 30 days of annual leave, and support for mental health. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Experience at Advisor level is essential.
• Desire to promote positive employee relations.
• Beneficial experience with HRIS.

Responsibilities

• Promote the culture and values for a positive working environment.
• Coordinate recruitment.
• Advise managers on employee relations matters.
• Handle various People queries.
• Support training coordination and apprenticeships.
• Assist in key projects delivery.
• Improve People services.
• Ensure People processes are delivered successfully.

Skills

Strong relationship building

Good communication

Employee relations

Tools

HRIS

Job description

We have an exciting role available for a People Advisor within the People Team, based at our Head Office in Shirley, Solihull.

You will play a vital part within our small and friendly team, promoting best practice and company values for all people activities across our branches/offices and with our 400+ colleagues.

The Person

The successful candidate should have strong relationship building skills and have a desire to promote positive employee relations with an emphasis on good communication.

Experience of working at Advisor level is essential, whilst experience working with a HRIS would be beneficial.

Key Tasks

• Promote the culture and values that foster a positive working environment and best practice
• Recruitment coordination
• Provide advice to managers on all aspects of employee relations including disciplinary, absence, grievance, and performance matters
• Dealing with various People queries throughout the business
• Support training coordination and apprenticeships
• Assist in the delivery of key projects
• Promote and improve The People services
• Support the successful delivery of all People processes, policies and systems

Benefits

• Company Profit Share Bonus (dependant on company performance)
• Enhanced company pension scheme – Salary sacrifice
• Length of service annual leave increases up to 30 days + bank holidays
• Flexible Holiday Scheme – buy or sell up to 3 days
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Company workwear/PPE provided

Other Support

• Employee Support Line
• Mental Health First Aiders