Human Resources Advisor jobs in United Kingdom

Freightserve are looking to recruit a HR Advisor for a Heathrow based Freight Forwarder.

Purpose of the role:

To work alongside HR Manager to provide high quality HR services to the group of companies with a focus on continuous improvement and robust administration.

• The HR Advisor will proactively deal with all first line queries, advising team members and managers on HR process and policies, signposting to appropriate policies and escalating issues to the HR Manager when appropriate.
• Responsible for HR Administration and data management on HR information system.
• Support the development and implementation of HR and People strategies.
• Form and maintain strong working relationships across the companies.
• Assist and advise managers/supervisors on HR policy, procedure and best practice.
• Provide all round HR Generalist support on projects and day to day HR advice and support including; administration of payroll adjustments, recruitment and selection, policies/procedures, disciplinary & grievances, salary & contracts, training & development, driving performance reviews and any other HR related projects/issues.

• To manage the end-to-end recruitment. Post job ads, screen and shortlist candidates, produce interview agendas, attend and arrange interviews.
• Manage relationship with preferred supplier recruitment agencies.
• Work with hiring managers on job descriptions and pre-interview screening call requirements.
• Apply for DBS check for new candidates and provide references in a clear format for CAA background screening.
• Ensure all relevant documentation is received as necessary on or before 1st day of employment.
• Devise recruitment strategies to recruit hard to fill roles.

• Write and quality check communications with employees using the principles of think, feel & do.
• Continuously improve all company documents and processes and work with wider teams to facilitate improvements.
• Produce employment letters for promotions, change in roles, disciplinary process, grievance, absence management, and tailor each communication.
• Produce employment contracts offer letters and supporting documents using company templates.
• Keep the HR system up to date and organised.
• Provide administrative support for all employee benefits.
• Produce accurate reports on key HR metrics such as headcount, gender diversity, new hires, leavers, turnover rate, retention rate, absences & update Org Charts.
• Record detailed reports for all payroll adjustments for all employees.
• Coordinate training and HR initiatives.
• Support HR Manager in performance assessment process every 6 months.
• Administration of parental leave, Maternity, Paternity, shared parental leave & flexible work requests.

• Provide HR support and advice to our managers / supervisors on employee relations (Disciplinary and grievances) and keep up to date with UK employment law.
• Produce supporting documents for employee relations, investigation meeting notes, invite letters and outcome letters.
• Act as HR presence and notetaker in investigation meetings and disciplinary hearings.

• Knowledge of UK employment law and employment best practices. Keeping up to date with updates.
• Intermediate/advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office; including Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Word, and Teams.
• High level of accuracy and numeracy, produce reports with key HR metrics.
• Understanding of Health & Safety regulations.

• 2-5 years experience as an HR Advisor, experience advising on employee relations, process and policies.
• Administrative experience ideally gained in a Human Resources role.
• Experience in end-to-end recruitment.
• Experience of drafting and responding to routine HR queries and correspondence.
• Experience drafting employment contracts using company templates.

• Experience in administrating HRIS system.
• Strong interest and enthusiasm for HR.
• Hold a full UK Driving licence ability to work from several sites.
• Experience of leave management systems who s off and who s office.

• 25 days per annum (plus 8 national holidays).
• Additional discretionary leave given over Christmas period.
• Annual Salary Reviews & Performance Bonuses;
• Discretionary bonuses are awarded based on company and individual performance.
• Free Parking; car park provided free for staff on a first-come-first served basis.
• On-the-job training and career development opportunities.
• Private Health Insurance, after qualifying period.

Please only apply if you have the necessary experience as only people with the correct experience will be contacted.