Senior HR Advisor

Finning International Inc.; Cannock; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits package

Pension contribution up to 7%

25 days' holiday + bank holidays

Job summary

Finning (UK) Ltd is seeking an experienced Senior HR Advisor on a 12-month fixed-term contract in Cannock, UK. You will guide leaders through complex employee relations matters, drive organisational change, and partner with HR teams to foster a high-performing culture.

Requirements include CIPD qualification or progress, at least 4 years in HR advisory roles, strong ER case management, and solid knowledge of UK employment law, GDPR, and IR35. Full UK driving licence is also desirable.

Qualifications

• CIPD qualification or progress towards it.
• Minimum 4 years in an HR Advisor or Senior HR Advisor role.
• Extensive experience managing complex employee relations cases from start to finish.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law, including GDPR and IR35.
• Experience influencing and coaching managers at all levels.
• Fast-paced, multi-site operational environment experience.

Responsibilities

• Guide leaders through complex people matters and support organisational change.
• Influence key decisions and coach managers on ER best practice.
• Support recruitment, talent retention and employee engagement activities.
• Work with HR Partners and specialists to deliver an outstanding HR service.
• Identify opportunities to improve HR processes and policies.
• Support HR projects aligned to business objectives.

Skills

Employee relations

UK employment law

Coaching managers

Investigation skills

Communication

Education

CIPD qualified or working towards

Tools

Workday

Job description

Company: Finning (UK) Ltd Number of Openings: 1 Worker Type: Fixed Term (Fixed Term) Position Overview: Finning is the world's largest Caterpillar dealer. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional customer experiences and innovative solutions. We are looking for an experienced Senior HR Advisor to join our HR team and act as a trusted partner to leaders across the business. This is an exciting opportunity for a confident HR professional with strong employee relations expertise who enjoys balancing commercial objectives with great people practices. This is a 12-month fixed term contract position.

Job Description

You will play a pivotal role in guiding leaders through complex people matters, supporting organisational change, improving employee experience, and helping create a positive and high-performing workplace culture. Working closely with HR Business Partners and wider HR specialists, you will influence key decisions, coach managers, and contribute to strategic people initiatives that drive business success.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing a varied caseload of complex employee relations matters, including disciplinary, grievance, capability, absence, appeal and investigation processes.
• Providing expert advice to managers on employment law, HR policy and best practice.
• Supporting organisational change, restructures, workforce planning and business transformation initiatives.
• Building trusted relationships with leaders and influencing positive people outcomes.
• Coaching and developing HR Advisors on employee relations best practice.
• Supporting recruitment, talent retention and employee engagement activities.
• Working alongside Recruitment, Learning & Development and Reward teams to deliver an outstanding HR service.
• Identifying opportunities to improve HR processes, policies and ways of working.
• Supporting HR projects and people initiatives aligned to business objectives.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• CIPD qualified or working towards completion.
• Minimum 4 years' experience in an HR Advisor or Senior HR Advisor role.
• Extensive experience managing complex employee relations cases from start to finish.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law, including GDPR and IR35.
• Experience influencing and coaching managers at all levels.
• Strong communication, investigation and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working within a fast-paced, multi-site operational environment.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Desirable Experience within a unionised environment.
• Experience supporting organisational change and restructuring projects.
• Knowledge of Republic of Ireland employment legislation.
• Workday experience.
• Strong mediation and conflict resolution skills.

What We Offer

In addition to a competitive salary, bonus, 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays and up to 7% pension contribution, you will benefit from:

• A comprehensive flexible benefits package
• A supportive, collaborative and inclusive culture

Why join us: You will be joining a collaborative HR team where your expertise will be valued and your ideas encouraged. This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of challenging and rewarding people matters while developing your strategic HR capability and influencing business outcomes.

We would love to hear from you.

At Finning, we prioritize creating a diverse and inclusive environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we actively encourage all individuals to express themselves and achieve their full potential. As a company, we continuously strive to enhance our outreach to individuals of all backgrounds and identities. We do not discriminate against applicants based on gender identity, race, national and ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital and family status, and/or mental or physical disabilities. Furthermore, Finning is committed to collaborating with and providing reasonable accommodations /adjustments to individuals with disabilities. If you require an adjustment/accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, please inform your recruiter.

Finning is a forces-friendly employer having signed the Armed Forces Covenant, and pledges to treat those who serve or have served in the armed forces, and their families fairly.

About Us

Finning is the world's largest Caterpillar dealer delivering unrivalled service for over 80 years. The company sells, rents and provides parts and service for equipment and engines to customers in various industries, including mining, construction, petroleum, forestry and a wide range of power systems applications. Finning employs approximately 14,500 people world-wide and operates in three geographies, with the head office in Vancouver, BC, Canada.

OUR DIVISIONS

Finning International Inc. is the corporate head office of the publicly traded corporation, which is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol: FTT.

Finning Canada is the authorized dealer for Caterpillar products in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, the Northwest Territories, and a portion of Nunavut.

Finning South America is the authorized dealer for Caterpillar products in Chile, Argentina, and Bolivia.

Finning UK and Ireland is the authorized dealer for Caterpillar products in the United Kingdom and Ireland.

Rental of equipment is facilitated through the dealership locations as well as The Cat Rental Store locations in Finning Canada and Finning South America.

OEM Remanufacturing - OEM, a Finning enterprise, is one of North America's most advanced engine and powertrain component remanufacturing providers and is located in Edmonton, Alberta.