Our client is a specialist technical services business operating across multiple UK locations, currently in a period of massive growth.

Reporting to the Head of HR, the HR Adviser is a broad generalist position covering the full range of day-to-day HR activity. The role has real substance to it: you will be handling ER case work, managing recruitment end to end, coaching line managers, producing and interpreting people data, and contributing to the ongoing development of HR systems and processes.

It is nominally based at one of their sites in Worcester 2 or 3 days a week with the balance WFH.

What You Will Be Doing -

Providing a generalist HR service across the business, applying current employment law and ACAS codes of practice in a practical, commercially minded way.
Managing ER case work across the full range of issues including performance, disciplinary and grievance matters, supporting line managers throughout.
Taking the HR lead on end-to-end recruitment activity, from writing job adverts and shortlisting through to interviews and offers.
Designing and delivering training to line managers on HR policies, procedures and people management practice.
Producing and interpreting people management information covering turnover, absence, leavers analysis, new starter surveys and EDI data.
Maintaining accurate records across Sage HR and Sage Payroll, and assisting with the monthly payroll process.
Leading on all forms of parental leave and managing flexible working requests.
Supporting induction processes, wellbeing initiatives and engagement activity across the business.
Keeping policies, procedures and the employee handbook up to date in line with legislative changes and document control requirements.
Contributing to wider HR projects and continuous improvement of the overall people offer.

What We Are Looking For

CIPD Level 5 qualification or above.
Proven HR generalist experience, ideally gained within a multi-site organisation.
A solid working knowledge of employment law and ACAS codes of practice, and the confidence to apply it.
Experience of handling ER case work across performance, disciplinary and grievance processes.
Involvement in payroll administration and a good understanding of the associated processes.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to work with people data, identify trends and turn them into useful insights.
The communication skills to translate complex HR matters into plain language for managers and employees who are not HR specialists.
Proficiency across the MS Office suite and confidence with HR systems.
High attention to detail, particularly in relation to people and payroll data.

Why Consider This Role

This is a role with genuine variety and the autonomy to make a difference. You will not be buried in admin; you will be visible across the business, trusted with complex case work and involved in shaping how the HR function develops. For an HR professional who wants a role they can genuinely get their teeth into and progress their career then this is worth a conversation.

How to Apply

This role is being handled exclusively by Simpson Recruitment Services. For a confidential discussion or to register your interest, please contact Gary Simpson.

Simpson Recruitment Services

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