Senior HR Advisor - 3 - 6 month FTC

Lotus Cars; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays

Private Healthcare

Group income protection

Family Friendly policies

Employee discount & wellbeing platform

Job summary

Lotus Cars in Coventry is seeking a Senior HR Advisor in the Group Human Resources Department for a 3–6 month FTC. You will provide first line advice, lead employee relations, analyse HR data, and drive the performance management cycle across the UK.

You will also support HR policy changes, train managers, and contribute to broad HR projects while ensuring engagement and consistent practice across the business. This onsite role is based in our Coventry office.

Qualifications

• Experience working at HR Advisor level.
• Self-driven and proactive mindset.
• Innovative and can-do attitude.
• Ability to manage a high volume of work.
• Pro-active approach to HR issues.
• Excellent communicator with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead on all employee relations, including investigations and hearings.
• Analyse HR data to identify trends and present insights to the HRBP.
• Update and implement HR policies and procedures as required.
• Update templates and processes in line with policy changes.
• Provide training to managers on HR policies and procedures.
• Support HR projects and initiatives as needed.
• Lead bi-annual and annual performance reviews and related processes.
• Provide coaching and guidance to managers and employees.
• Drive engagement surveys, share results and action plan.

Skills

HR advisor experience

Self-starter

Strong communicator

Prioritisation

Education

CIPD Level 3/5

Job description

Lotus Cars builds world-class, high-performance and lightweight sports cars, and lifestyle cars that are sold all around the world.

To bring the company to the level we want it to be, we are looking for a Senior HR Advisor in the Group Human Resources Department to join us in our Global Commercial site based in Coventry.

This is a 3 - 6 month FTC.

Summary

Reporting to the HR Business Partner, this role will provide first line advice and support to the business and its employees in the UK. They will take the lead on all employee relations, HR analytics and identification of key themes, our annual performance management process, and many more crucial aspects of our HR lifecycle. They will also support functional projects when required.

What you’ll do:

• Taking the lead on all aspects of employee relations including support investigations, hearing cases, supporting, and guiding managers.
• Leading on analysing HR data and escape any key trends/themes to the HRBP.
• Make significant updates/changes to HR policy and procedure as required; develop and implement new HR policy and procedure as required, working with the broader HR team for synergy and consistency.
• Updating templates/forms/processes in line with business need and policy changes, working with the broader HR team for synergy and consistency.
• Provide training to managers on HR policies and procedures.
• Support projects/initiatives when required.
• Lead on ensuring bi-annual reviews and annual reviews are complete across the business as well as any performance enhancement plans.
• Provide advice and coaching for managers and employees.
• Drive engagement survey, results sharing and action planning.

What you’ll bring:

Essential

• Experience working at HR Advisor level
• Ability to be self-driven and a self- starter
• Innovative and creative ‘can do’ attitude and approach
• Ability to manage and prioritise a high volume of work
• Pro-active approach
• Excellent communicator who can build strong working relationships

Desirable

• Hold Level 3 or 5 CIPD qualification

What we offer:

In addition to a competitive salary, you will have access to the following benefits:

• 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays pro rated.
• Private Healthcare
• Group income protection based on length of service.
• Family Friendly policies.
• Exclusive Employee discount, wellbeing and recognition platform #ForUSLOT.

Additional Information:

• This role will be working from our Coventry office. This role will be working on-site, full time.
• Candidates must be eligible to work in the UKwithout VISA sponsorship.

Our Company:

Group Lotus is a leading sports car manufacturer with a 75-year long history of iconic designs, groundbreaking engineering and legendary victories on the F1 track. Today we are transforming into a truly global performance car brand focused on the electrical future. In 2022 we launched the Eletre, the world’s first all-electric hyper-SUV, and in 2023 Emeya, our fully-electric Hyper-GT.

As part of the Lotus team, you push boundaries. Those of the car industry and of your own. Every member of the Lotus family has some of the pioneering mindset of founder Colin Chapman in them.

We're not just a car company; we're a diverse mix of talent from all walks of life. At Lotus, we firmly believe that diversity and inclusion are not just buzzwords but essential pillars of a thriving and successful organization. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments during the interview process. If you require any special assistance or adjustments, please let us know in advance so we can ensure a fair and accessible interview experience. Our goal is to create an environment where everyone can thrive.

Do you want to know what Sophisticated, Rebellious and Pioneering mean for Lotus? Come and take a look at our career site and join the incredible adventure: