HR People Advisor

Full time, permanent

We are looking for an experienced HR People Advisor to join MSC UK, a fast-paced and growing business with over 800 employees nationwide. As the UK agency of the world’s largest independent shipping company, our HR team supports a diverse office-based workforce and a small number of remote teams.

Working within a collaborative People Relations team, reporting to a People Partner, you will support commercial areas of the business with a mix of transactional work, projects, and employee relations casework. This varied role suits someone organised, proactive, and able to hit the ground running, providing practical advice that enhances the overall People Experience.

This opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a busy, close-knit team, with strong employee relations experience, up-to-date knowledge of employment law, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively while continuing to develop their HR expertise.

How you will help us and what you can expect

Providing high-quality and practical HR advice to enable our supervisors and managers to proactively apply our policies.
Ensuring HR related queries are either handled directly or signposted to relevant members of the team and escalated where necessary.
Translating employment law and HR best practice into meaningful people solutions which work best for our fast-paced, and dynamic business, whilst always ensuring alignment to our group values.
Delivering first-class employee relations requirements to include absence and performance management and the associated administration requirements, escalating more complex cases as necessary.
Maintaining and updating our people policies and procedures, ensuring consistency and compliance with current legislation.
Working in conjunction with external stakeholders to support our service delivery including Occupational Health.
Initiating and developing improvements to support employee relations, the wider HR team and our overall people strategy.
Ensuring a high level of confidentiality and discretion is applied at all times.
Supporting with the delivery of toolbox talks and training to our employees.

Skills and experience you’ll bring to us

Level 5 CIPD qualified, or equivalent professional experience is essential.
Previous experience in an HR employee relations role is essential, managing your own case load with support from your manager.
Good working knowledge and understanding of UK Employment Law and associated legislation, with a want to develop this.
Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to effectively multitask in a reactive environment.
Previous experience of liaising with external stakeholders, such as Occupational Health and Solicitors.
A high level of professionalism and confidentiality.
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and influencing skills.
Excellent numeracy, literacy, and IT skills with the ability to produce reports and effectively written communication.
Personal and professional resilience and tenacity.
A down-to-earth style, ability to show high empathy and represent our MSC group values.
A high level of emotional and intellectual intelligence.

What we offer

Competitive salary
Private Health Care for everyone from day 1 (non contractual)
Generous pension scheme
Life Assurance – 4x salary
22 days + a day to take on Christmas Eve or New Year’s Eve
Free parking (within walking distance from the office)
On-site artisan restaurant
Discounted gym membership
Cycle to work scheme
Flu vaccines and eye care vouchers
Buy or sell holiday scheme
Christmas club saving
MSC Cruises friends and family discount
Full induction day and training provided
Learning and development opportunities
Dress for the day policy/modern office environment

MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company (UK)

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