Senior HR Advisor

Hays Human Resources; Guildford; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior HR Advisor to join their dynamic team. This pivotal role involves managing employer relations casework, engaging with unions, and conducting job evaluations. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in HR advisory roles within complex unionized environments and possess strong knowledge of employment law and best practices. This role offers flexibility, with the possibility of part-time work and a collaborative environment where your contributions will significantly impact organizational change and employee relations.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in HR advisory roles within unionized environments.
• Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage employer relations casework including grievances and disciplinary actions.
• Lead change consultation meetings and conduct job evaluations.

Skills

Employer Relations Case Work

Union Engagement

Change Management

Job Evaluation Methodologies

Employment Law Knowledge

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Education

CIPD Level 5

CIPD Level 7

Job description

Job Title: Senior HR Advisor

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior HR Advisor to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in managing a full range of employer relations casework, engaging with unions, leading change consultation meetings, and conducting job evaluations.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Employer Relations Case Work: Handling grievances, disciplinary actions, sickness, absence, capability, performance issues, dismissals, and investigations.
2. Union Engagement: Working with union members on individual employer relations cases and consultation meetings.
3. Relationship Building: Building and maintaining strong relationships with union representatives.
4. Change Consultation Meetings: Leading and facilitating consultation meetings regarding restructuring and redundancy processes with employees and stakeholders.
5. Job Evaluation: Conducting job evaluations to determine appropriate grading and salary levels.

Candidate Requirements:

• Proven experience in HR advisory roles, especially within complex unionized environments, including employer relations case work, consultation, and job evaluation.
• Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practices.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Experience in union engagement and change management.
• Proficiency in job evaluation methodologies.
• CIPD Level 5 or Level 7 qualification.

Additional Details:

This role is initially offered on a temporary basis, working full-time via Hays, with flexibility for part-time (3-4 days per week). The position is based in Dorset and may require on-site presence three days per week, which is open for discussion.

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