HR Advisor

Meridian Business Support; Exeter (RI); On-site; USD 47,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering organization is seeking an HR Advisor for a 1-year fixed term maternity contract in Exeter. This role involves supporting recruitment, employee relations, and compliance with HR legislation. The ideal candidate will have at least 4 years of HR experience and a hands-on, can-do attitude. The position offers benefits including life assurance, a pension plan, and 25 days of paid annual leave.

Benefits

Life assurance cover

Company Pension Plan

25 days paid annual leave

Medical insurance plan

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years HR experience.
• CIPD 5 preferred but relevant experience is acceptable.
• Ability to interact with sensitivity and diplomacy.
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide HR advice to ensure compliance with employment law.
• Support managers in the recruitment process.
• Administer interview and selection processes.
• Manage pre-employment checks.
• Guide managers on disciplinary and grievance issues.
• Assist in data preparation for salary reviews.

Skills

4 years HR experience

CIPD Level 5

Excellent PC literacy (Microsoft Office)

Sensitivity and diplomacy

Can-do attitude

Job description

HR Advisor (1 year fixed term maternity contract)

The Opportunity:
In this full 360 HR Advisor's role, you will be working for a global engineering organization supporting the UK operations and some global remote locations in all aspects of generalist HR: recruitment and selection, employment law, employee relations, and the provision of HR advice to all 300 employees in the Exeter operation. You will work with an inspiring HR Manager and be an extremely hands on generalist with a ‘can do’ attitude. Please note that this position is offered on a 1 year FTC covering maternity.

Job Responsibilities:

- Give appropriate HR advice to ensure individuals and the company adhere to employment legislation, safeguarding the company’s duty of care.
- Liaise with and support managers regarding recruitment.
- Advise and administer interview and selection process including taking an active part in interviews.
- Preparation of offer letters and contracts of employment.
- Manage pre-employment checks i.e. right to work in the UK.
- Support managers in disciplinary and grievance matters. This may include investigations, guiding and advising managers during a hearing, taking appropriate notes and confirming the outcome.
- Support and guide managers on absence management and performance management issues.
- Assist the HR Manager on gathering and preparing data for the annual salary review and bonus scheme process.
- Support on projects as required and also support the Payroll & Benefits Specialist and provide cover for this role when necessary.

Preferred Skills:
Minimum 4 years HR experience and ideally CIPD 5 (although candidates without formal HR qualifications but relevent experience will certainly be considered)
Ability to interact with others with sensitivity and diplomacy and have a can-do, hands on attitude.
Excellent PC literacy (Microsoft Office)

Associated Benefits:
Life assurance cover 2 x basic salary (rising to 3 x basic salary for pension scheme members)
Company Pension Plan - Employer contributions of 6% (with min of 3% employee contributions)
25 days paid annual leave + bank holidays
Membership into the company medical insurance plan (80% subsidised)

Working Hours and benefits:
8.30-5 Monday to Friday (some hybrid working available)